DECK DEPT.

Chief Boatswain-Carl VerPlanck, Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Been on Nancy Foster since, February 2006.

Carl worked on the Rainier for 5 years and was in the augmentation pool for two years where he worked on the Nancy Foster and Albatross IV.

Bosun Group Leader - Jeffrey Brawley, Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jeff has enjoyed his 25 year + career working on deck for NOAA. His repertoire includes the following NOAA ships: Nancy Foster, Rude, Whiting, Kai'imimoana, Researcher, Mount Mitchell and Pierce. In his free time, Jeff enjoys golf, bicycling, exercise and movies.

Deck Utilityman - Kelson Baird, Hometown: Big Sur, CA

Deck Utilityman - Liam Vickers, Hometown: New York, NY

Able-Bodied Seaman - Jerrod Hozendorf, Hometown: Hot Springs, AR

General Vessel Assistant - James Deeton, Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia

A graduate of Del Mar College, in Corpus Christi, TX, James has a Dual AAS Degree in Electronic and Communication Servicing and C.I.S. Networking Technology. James like to fish and learn about astronomy. He has also worked on the NOAA Ships Albatross IV, Nancy Foster and Kai'imimoana in the deck and engine departments.

General Vessel Assistant - Jack Standfast, Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

Jack is married and has 2 daughters in college. A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, he also enjoys road racing and the outdoors. Jack was a residential built-in appliance installation contractor for Sears before joining NOAA. Jack also served in the U.S. Navy as a snipe (engineer) on a repair ship submarine tender and an aircraft carrier.