Meet Our Board of Directors


* President: John D. Hoagland is the RIMAP Diving Safety Officer. He is a member of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, a PADI scuba instructor and a Director working for the Commonwealth of MA.


* Vice President: Kerry Lynch is an archaeologist who teaches at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has conducted extensive fieldwork with RIMAP.

* Secretary: Debby Dwyer is the Bristol / Warren, RI school district secretary.

* Treasurer: Steve Bastien is an engineer with NUWC.

* Board Member: Dr. D. K. (Kathy) Abbass the founder of RIMAP, is an archaeologist and marine historian. She brings with her extensive knowledge of ship construction and experience with volunteer organizations supporting shipwreck preserves.

* Board Member: Greg DeAscentis is an archaeologist and freelance photographer. He provides professional diving services through his company, Aquidneck Mooring.

* Board Member: Dick Ranlet is an engineer and owner of Conservation Engineering, a company supporting museums in historic preservation and conservation of historic artifacts.