Team

The Stockton Maritime Museum team is comprised of a Board of Directors, Advisors, and a Volunteer corps. We are Stocktonians, veterans, craftsman, and maritime history enthusiasts who are dedicated to ensuring that Stockton’s shipbuilding legacy lives on.

Board of Directors

Portrait of David Rajkovich, President of the Stockton Maritime Museum.

David Rajkovich, President

A lifelong farmer, David founded Farmington Fresh, and is a current Board member of the Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA). He is an active advocate for military veterans.

Portrait of Donald Reinhart, Chairman of the Stockton Maritime Museum Board of Directors.

Donald Reinhart, Chairman

A US Navy veteran, Don founded and ran Delta Charter Lines for over 30 years. A Stockton native & licensed ship captain, he has navigated our local waterways his entire life.

Portrait of Karen Rajkovich, Treasurer of the Stockton Maritime Museum.

Karen Rajkovich, Treasurer

Karen is a Registered Nurse specialized in surgical nursing. She trained at Stanford Medical Center, among other institutions, and has been with the museum since it began in 2011.

Portrait of Dr. Gary Howells, member of the Stockton Maritime Museum Board of Directors.

Dr. Gary Howells, Board Member

Gary served in Vietnam, including a tour on USS Firm, a sister ship of USS Lucid. A former US Navy Commander, he retired as a professor from University of the Pacific.

Portrait of Wes Rhea, member of the Stockton Maritime Museum Board of Directors.

Wes Rhea, Board Member

After 19 years as the Visit Stockton CEO & President, Wes is now the CEO & President of Visit Lodi. He is a lifelong Stockton resident and an Army veteran.

Portrait of Donald Geiger, member of the Stockton Maritime Museum Board of Directors.

Donald Geiger, Board Member

Don is the third-generation business owner of Geiger Manufacturing. He recently retired from his law practice, and is now the museum’s legal advisor.

Portrait of Stanley Rapada, member of the Stockton Maritime Museum Board of Directors.

Stanley Rapada, Board Member

Stanley is a veteran advocate and higher-education leader with over five decades of military service and transformational community leadership. A retired Senior Chief Petty Officer, he brings strategic vision, storytelling, and a deep commitment to public history.

Advisors

Portrait of Rex Ramsey, Co-Founder and Board Advisor for the Stockton Maritime Museum.

Rex Ramsey, Co-Founder & Board Advisor

Rex is a licensed architect with 44 years of experience. He co-manages the design and permitting process for the museum’s future permanent home.

Portrait of John Van Huystee, Board Advisor and restoration instructor for the USS Lucid project.

John Van Huystee, Board Advisor

John has a background as a building contractor, and is a vocational instructor at Building Futures Academy (BFA). He oversees restoration of the USS Lucid.

Portrait of Sheila Goulart, Board Advisor for the Stockton Maritime Museum.

Sheila Goulart, Board Advisor

Sheila is a Founder of Building Futures Academy (BFA), the vocational high school where USS Lucid is temporarily berthed and being restored by students.

If you would like to attend a monthly Board of Directors meeting, please contact us!

Core Volunteers

Group photo of the Stockton Maritime Museum's core volunteers who support the restoration of the USS Lucid and museum operations.
  • Analisa Freitas
  • Brad Finch
  • Cheryl McSparin
  • Chris Gress
  • Chuck Holman
  • Claire Imenson
  • Craig Howells
  • Dave Hill
  • Dean Komure
  • Javier Piña
  • Jose Jauregui
  • Mark Tovar
  • Mike Gilmer
  • Mike Guddal
  • Mike McDowell
  • Pedro Delgado
  • Richard John
  • Shane Cadlolo
  • Stan Jones

To join us as a volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form and we will follow up with you. Thank you!