Position dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024
President-Elect
The President-Elect shall exercise such authority as may be delegated by the President. The President-Elect also serves as the Chair of the Membership Advisory Group. The term of Office of the President-Elect is two (2) years and is coincident with that of the President.
Position dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024
Vice President of Education
The Vice President of Education ensures that the Society develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with academic institutions, laboratories—both public and private—and research institutes. The position enhances communications and membership with universities and university-affiliated professionals, and with national and privately funded laboratories and institutes; seeks out opportunities to excite the next generation with regard to ocean science and technology through outreach with K through 12 educators and the general public. This position also participates in the development of student sections and develops policy as it relates to MTS student programs and scholarships.
Position dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025
Vice President of Government and Public Affairs
The Vice President of Government and Public Affairs pursues opportunities for the Society to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with news media, governmental entities, the military services, and other relevant organizations with an interest in marine affairs and technology. This position also oversees policy and reviews public releases by Society officers and spokespersons on behalf of MTS as related to government and public affairs.
Position dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025
Vice President of Research, Industry, and Technology
The Vice President of Research, Industry & Technology guides the technical and external affairs of the Society and is responsible for all Professional Committee activities of the Society.
Position dates: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
Vice President of Section Affairs
The Vice President of Sections Affairs is responsible for the activities of all Society sections.
Position dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024
Vice President of Budget and Finance
The Vice President of Budget and Finance is responsible for the oversight of Society funds.
Position dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024
Vice President of Publications and Communications
The Vice President of Publications and Communications is responsible for the publications of the Society and serves as the head of the editorial advisory board.
Position dates: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals