Peter Stanford, historian, was the founder of South Street Seaport Museum and is president emeritus of the National Maritime Historical Society. He continues to write about the history of the sea, and was the founding chair of the Working Harbor Committee.

Roberta Weisbrod is principal of Sustainable Ports, a consultancy working on maritime transport of people and freight, waterfront development, and improving urban freight transport.  She is a member of the Harbor Ops Steering Committee, a strong advocate for the working harbor, and author of numerous articles about her maritime passion.

Terry Walton is a maritime editor and owner of Rosalie Ink Publications. She has written about New York Harbor for 30 years and was the founding editor of Seaport Magazine and a founding trustee of South Street Seaport Museum.

Gwen Billig is a longtime wharf rat who was in charge of developing a harbor plan and municipal pier for Provincetown, MA. She was also involved in the redevelopment of the downtown waterfront area in Nashville, TN, and currently works with a number of New York maritime organizations.

Alec Walling, an avid recreational sailor (Cambodia, Caribbean, Connecticut), is a historic housing preservationist, townhouse renovator, and environmental entrepreneur who flies a powered parachute when it's calm.

Betsy Haggerty was formerly the editor of Offshore Magazine and now works as a freelance maritime writer. She was one of the founders of the North River Historic Ship Society and recently completed an extensive research tour of the NYS Canal System.

Captain John Doswell was a writer, designer, producer and software developer for many years before turning his attention to NYC's waterfront. He serves on the board of several waterfront organizations and founded Friends of Hudson River Park. In addition, he is a waterfront consultant and event producer.

Gwen Billig is a longtime wharf rat who was in charge of developing a harbor plan and municipal pier for Provincetown, MA. She was also involved in the redevelopment of the downtown waterfront area in Nashville, TN and currently works with a number of New York maritime organizations.

Alec Walling, an avid recreational sailor (Cambodia, Caribbean, Connecticut), is a historic housing preservationist, townhouse renovator, and environmental entrepreneur who flies a powered parachute when it's calm.

Cindy Goulder is an ecological landscape designer working on ecological restoration projects in and around New York City and residential and civic landscapes throughout the region. Her commitment to New York Harbor began years ago when she worked for the National Maritime Historical Society on the Brooklyn waterfront.

Cindy Collins' first job with historic ships was to compile information about South Street Seaport Museum’s fleet in 2004-2005.  Since then, she has volunteered with several ships – either dockside or through sail training.  She is a contributing writer for the online magazine, Suite101.com, where her writings include articles about Ernestina.

Captain Jonathan Atkin, maritime photographer, specializes in world-wide aerial and ship-to-ship photography. He also volunteers aboard the restored tugboat Pegasus and fireboat John J. Harvey. He regularly pilots the North Cove berthed 40 foot former naval launch, BIG TOOT in New York Harbor for Project City Kids.

Barbara Brookhart's interest in marine and waterfront issues started with working for a marine broker in Brooklyn Heights who introduced her to Peter Stanford, president of the Maritime Museum at Fulton Ferry Landing, and Anthony Manheim, founder of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Brookhart has worked for the Bryant Park Corporation and the 34th Street Partnership business improvement districts for the last 10 years.

Terri Brennan is a lifelong fan of the sea having grown up on Bainbridge Island, rowing everyday, sailing Puget Sound, and traveling the waters of Alaska with her father who, in his 'retirement', captained seagoing tugs. She is active in environmental causes and consults for non-profits here and in Africa.

Joseph Callo has written three books about Admiral Horatio Nelson, and he was US editor of Who's Who in Naval History. His John Paul Jones biography is scheduled for next spring. He is a retired USNR Rear Admiral.

Captain John Doswell was a writer, designer, producer and software developer for many years before turning his attention to NYC's waterfront. He serves on the board of several waterfront organizations and founded Friends of Hudson River Park. In addition, he is a waterfront consultant and event producer.

Bernard Ente is a professional photographer living in NYC. His work covering the area's waterways, maritime industry, railroads, bridges, and tourist attractions has appeared in many publications, and on the Internet. He has hosted dozens of informative harbor and walking tours in the NY/NJ area.

Margaret (Maggie) Flanagan is director of marine education at the South Street Seaport Museum as well as an avid fan of tall ships and boats in general, particularly historic vessels. She is a sailor herself, and is also a member of the NYS Marine Education Association.

Captain Huntley Gill works in architecture and preservation, both architectural and maritime. He serves on boards of several not-for-profit maritime and preservation organizations including North River Historic Ship Society and Save Our Ships New York.

Betsy Haggerty was formerly the editor of Offshore Magazine and now works as a freelance maritime writer. She was one of the founders of the North River Historic Ship Society and recently completed an extensive research tour of the NYS Canal System.

Louis Kleinman is the outreach and group liaison for the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance. He is also a hiker, kayaker and mass transit enthusiast. He is active with many different environmental and preservationist organizations.

A former English teacher and arts administrator, Gretchen Mackenzie moved to New York City in 1981 to work in ocean freight for a grain trading company.  Subsequently she worked in development for several NYC art and history organizations, including South Street Seaport Museum.

Bio coming soon.

Jean Preece started her career as a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, and went on to Broadway, fashion shows and corporate shows and events. Her Broadway credits include CoCo, My Fair Lady and 42nd Street. She is the co-founder of NY Windstar Connection, an environmental organization.

Captain Jerry Roberts was the curator for the Intrepid Sea*Air*Space Museum for many years before leaving to become the executive director of the National Lighthouse Museum in Staten Island. He is also the creator of the annual NYC Tugboat Race and Festival and is currently executive director of the Connecticut River Museum.

Bio coming soon.

Peter Stanford, historian, was the founder of South Street Seaport Museum and is president emeritus of the National Maritime Historical Society. He continues to write about the history of the sea, and was the founding chair of the Working Harbor Committee.

Renee Stanley, proud daughter of a merchant mariner, is a production stage manager and an avid student of New York City. She is on the board of the West 44th St. Better Block Association / Friends of Pier 84, and thanks the WHC for their patience with her many maritime questions.

Richard Taylor grew up in Hoboken during the era of the working docks, great ocean Liners, fleets of railroad owned ferries, tugs, car floats and lighters. He has been an amateur photographer and historian from a early age. Rich is also a narrator on many WHC tours.

Terry Walton is a maritime editor and owner of Rosalie Ink Publications. She has written about New York Harbor for 30 years and was the founding editor of Seaport Magazine and a founding trustee of South Street Seaport Museum.

Erin Urban is the founding executive director of the Noble Maritime Collection, a maritime museum and study center located in a former mariners' dormitory of Sailors' Snug Harbor. She is the author of several books including Hulls and Hulks in the Tide of Time: The Life and Work of John A. Noble.

Roberta Weisbrod is Principal of Sustainable Ports, a consultancy working on maritime transport of people and freight, waterfront development, and improving urban freight transport.  She is a member of the Harbor Ops Steering Committee, a strong advocate for the working harbor, and author of numerous articles about her maritime passion.

Captain John Doswell was a writer, designer, producer and software developer for many years before turning his attention to NYC's waterfront. He serves on the board of several waterfront organizations and founded Friends of Hudson River Park. In addition, he is a waterfront consultant and event producer.

Meg Black was an aide to Senator Franz Leichter before becoming the first executive director of the Friends of Hudson River Park. She has been the program & development director for the Working Harbor Committee since 2005.

Jhoneen Preece-Doswell, in addition to being our office manager and web-site administrator, works for United Airlines, and thus travels frequently and free all over the world, along with her parents John and Jean. In 1997 she took a cruise as part of her junior year called "Semester at Sea" and visited over 10 countries. She also has a dance company called "Us."

Thomas J Mahoney, CPA. Is a tax specialist with over 30 years experience in NYC area. He works with many non-profit organizations, with a specialty in Maritime History, Ships, and NYC landmark properties including historic vessels.

Myra Resnick is a communications specialist - writing, graphic design, photography and Web development. She worked for a health institute for many years and is now a consultant in those fiel. She has exhibited photographs with the NYC Sierra Club.