Verne Gifford

Chief, Boating Safety Division (Cg-bsx-2) @U.S. Coast Guard

New Alexandria, VA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2017 — Present

Chief, Boating Safety Division (Cg-bsx-2) @U.S. Coast Guard

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Washington, DC, US

Responsible for the administration and coordination of the National Recreational Boating Safety (NRBS) program, whose mission is to safeguard people and the environment while providing an enjoyable experience to 85 million members of America\'s boating public. The NRBS program includes managing $120 million in grants; developing the NRBS strategic plan; serving as Designated Federal Official (DFO) to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC); administering the recreational vessel casualty reporting system; developing standards for boats and equipment manufacture; administering the boat manufacturer compliance program; maintaining the recall process concerning defects; and administering the NRBS education, state law enforcement, and undocumented vessel numbering programs.

EDUCATION

1997 — 1999

University of Rhode Island

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2000 — 2001

The George Washington University

Master’s Certificate in Information Technology Project Management

1997 — 1999

University of Rhode Island

Master of Science (MS)

1983 — 1987

US Coast Guard Academy

Bachelor of Science (BS)

2012 — 2012

Harvard Kennedy School

Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar on Crisis Leadership

SKILLS

Intelligence AnalysisFacility InspectionsNational SecurityVessel InspectionsEmergency ManagementSecurity ClearanceMilitary TrainingMilitary ExperienceOperational PlanningMilitaryForce ProtectionMilitary OperationsCoast GuardMarine Environmental ResponseMarine Casualty InvestigationsCommandHomeland SecurityWeaponsDefenseContingency PlanningStrategic PlanningCrisis Management

ABOUT VERNE GIFFORD

Broad experience in national transportation safety and security policy and strategy…

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