United States Submarine Veterans
Mid-Atlantic Base
2009 - 2010 Officers
Commander Ron Olson
Commander Ron Olson is a Life Member of the USSVI and is a Plank Owner Ron joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2000. He qualified aboard USS Sargo (SSN-583) in 1981. Ron lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Marlyn and his two children. Contact Ron here. of Mid-Atlantic Base.
Vice Commander John Ludwig
Vice Commander John Ludwig, MS3(SS) joined USSVI on 5/22/2008. John qualified on the Ulysses S Grant SSBN-631. John lives in Wilmington, Delaware. Contact John Here .
secretary joe Roche
Joe Roche is a Life Member of the USSVI. Bill joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2003. He qualified aboard USS Sirago SS-485 in 1961. Joe lives in Milton Delaware with his wife Elsie. Contact Joe here.
Treasurer Bill Kraus
Bill Kraus is a Life Member of the USSVI and is a Holland Club member. Bill joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2003. He qualified aboard USS Cod (SS-224) in 1951 and also served aboard USS Grouper (SSK-214). Bill lives in Chesterton, Maryland with his wife Mary. Contact Bill here.
Chaplain Roy Anstead
Roy Anstead is a Life Member of the USSVI, a member of the Holland Cluband a veteran of the Second World War. Roy joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2001. He qualified aboard USS Hackleback (SS-295) in 1943. Roy lives in Ocean View, Delaware. Contact Roy here.
Chief of the Boat Chuck Walker
Chief of the Boat Chuck Walker a Life Member of the USSVI, a member of the Holland Club, a veteran of the Second World War and a Plank Owner of Mid-Atlantic Base. Chuck joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2000. He qualified aboard USS Tilefish (SS-307) in 1945. Chuck transferred to USS Cusk (SS-348) in 1946 and USS Pomodon (SS-486) in 1949. Chuck lives in Marydel, Maryland.
Chief of the Boat Ed Simpson
Chief of the Boat Ed Simpson is a Life Member of the USSVI. Ed joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2000. He qualified aboard USS Quillback (SS-424) and also served aboard USS Thomas A Edison (SSBN-610). Ed lives in Harrington, Delaware with his wife Nancy. Contact Ed here.
Membership Chairman Roger Reeves
Membership Chairman Roger Reeves is a Life Member of the USSVI, a member of the Holland Club, and a Founding Member of Mid-Atlantic Base. Roger qualified aboard USS Dogfish (SS-350) in 1956. Roger lives in Lewes, Delaware with his wife Carmen. Contact Roger here.
Storekeeper/webmaster Phil Puschel
Storekeeper Phil Puschel is a Life Member of the USSVI. Phil joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2001. He qualified aboard USS Tigrone (AGSS-419) in 1964 and also served aboard USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625). Phil lives in New Castle, Delaware with his wife Alice. Contact Phil here.
Newsletter Editor Jim Harlan
Newsletter Editor Jim Harlan is a Life Member of the USSVI and a Founding Member of Mid-Atlantic Base. Jim qualified aboard USS Tusk (SS-426) in 1962. He also served aboard USS George Washington (SSBN-598), USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-633), USS Sculpin (SSN-590) and USS Raton (AGSS-270). Jim was the first Commander of Mid-Atlantic Base and has edited our newsletter since its inception. Jim lives in Bridgeville, Delaware with his wife Barbara. Contact Jim here.
Trustee Karen Engeseth
Trustee Karen Engeseth is a Associate Life Member of the USSVI and is a member of Mid-Atlantic Base since 2003. Karen has served as Treasurer of Mid-Atlantic Base. Karen has always had a deep interest in the Submarine Service and she has many high level contacts. Karen lives in Newark, Delaware. Contact Karen Here
Trustee Bill Hadden
Trustee Bill Hadden is a Life Member of the USSVI. Bill joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2000. He qualified aboard USS Toro (SS-422) in 1961 and also served aboard USS Cubera (SS-347). Bill lives in Pittman, New Jersey with his wife Carol. Contact Bill Here.
Trustee Dave Napier
Trustee Dave Napier is a Life Member of the USSVI and is a member of the Holland Club. Dave joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2002. He qualified aboard USS Cutlass (SS-478) in 1952. Bill lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Mae. Contact Dave here.
Trustee Denny Nield
Trustee Denny Nield is a Life Member of the USSVI. Denny joined Mid-Atlantic Base in 2000. He qualified aboard USS Tunny (SS-282) in 1963. and also served aboard SS-282, SS-522, SSBN-617, SSBN-641, AS-34. Denny lives in Milton, Delaware with his wife Marjorie. Contact Denny Here