Commander
Cdr Aaron Williams, S
Sets the squadron's course and chairs the bridge. First point of contact for partnership and outreach inquiries.
commander@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.org
Contact & officers
Meet the bridge. Get in touch.
Every officer below is a volunteer and a member of the squadron. The fastest way to reach us is by email — we usually respond within a couple of days.
2026 — 2027 Bridge
Squadron officers.
Use the role-based emails below to reach the right person — they're forwarded to the current officer so the addresses keep working even when the watch changes.
Executive Officer
P/D/C Charles Scott, SN-CN
All things external — Vessel Safety Checks (VSC), boat shows, and Co-op Charting partnerships. Past District Commander.
executive@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.orgEducation Officer
Lt/C Malin La Place, S
Course catalog, instructor scheduling, and partnerships with yacht clubs for member education on Galveston Bay.
education@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.orgAdministrative Officer
Lt/C Jim Hammond, SN-ACN
Member events, monthly meetings, calendar, and the Bay Breeze newsletter (also serves as editor).
administrative@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.orgTreasurer
Lt/C John Gross, AP
Dues, class and event payments, receipts, and squadron finances. Banks at Moody National Bank.
treasurer@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.orgSecretary
Lt/C Lana Sands
Meeting minutes, RSVPs, the member roster, and the official squadron correspondence inbox.
secretary@americasboatingclubgalvestonbay.orgNote on contact info: we keep personal phone numbers and home email addresses off the public site for privacy. Each role-based address forwards to the current officer.
Where to find us
Mailing & meeting locations.
Squadron correspondence:
Galveston Bay Sail & Power Squadron
957 Nasa Parkway #140
Houston, TX 77058
Monthly meetings:
Stein Hall, St. John's Episcopal Church
815 S. Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571
Stein Hall · La Porte, TX
Send a message
Not sure who to ask? Start here.
This form goes to the squadron secretary, who will route it to the right officer.