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James Brown

James Brown is a distinguished maritime leader and retired U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer with over 30 years of service. Currently serving as the General Manager of General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, he brings an unparalleled depth of operational and technical expertise to the Pacific Northwest’s ship repair and maintenance sector.

Mr. Brown’s naval career was defined by high-level command and specialized technical roles. He notably served as the Commanding Officer of USS Gary (FFG 51) and as the Reactor Officer for USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), where he managed complex nuclear propulsion systems and vessel maintenance. His strategic leadership was further honed as the Operations Officer for Carrier Strike Group 3 and through multiple staff tours dedicated to aircraft carrier maintenance and operations.

Since joining the NASSCO-Bremerton team in 2023, Mr. Brown has been instrumental in streamlining daily operations for both surface ship and aircraft carrier availabilities. In his current capacity as General Manager, he oversees the facility’s strategic direction, project execution, and Profit and Loss (P&L) management. He serves as the primary liaison between the shipyard and NAVSEA, ensuring that every project meets the U.S. Navy’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and schedule.

Dedicated to operational excellence, Mr. Brown focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring the next generation of maritime professionals to support the long-term readiness of the fleet.

Edward Zajonc

Mr. Zajonc has been a strategic planner and problem solver for over 20 years with specific experience in marketing and business development for marine industrial clients to the U.S. Navy. He has strong working relationships with key congressional members and their staffs. He frequently advises them on regional industry issues and initiatives as he is considered a West Coast expert in Marine and Naval Shipyard activities. As President of Olympic Services, LLC he provides consulting, lobbying, personal and professional services. His company assists clients in identifying new and emerging technologies and markets to broaden their business bases. Additionally he helps to solve problems and seek solutions to complex and multi-agency issues. His company has provided services to industry leaders such as: BAE/MES, BAE San Diego Ship Repair, H.E.R.C, Todd Pacific Shipyards, Propulsion Controls Engineering, Puglia, Honolulu Ship Yard, Navatek and Electrox, Inc. From 1988 to 1993 he served as the Director of Marketing and Government relations for Cascade General, Inc. located in Portland Oregon. Prior to this, he was appointed to the Department of State Lands for the State of Oregon as Director. He also served as a Special Assistant to Senator Bob Packwood, in Portland, Oregon from 1976 to 1980. Ed and his wife Sally reside on Bainbridge Island, and have a blended family of nine children

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Phillip K. Parson

With over 40 years of experience in U.S. Navy Submarine and Ship Repair, Phil is the founder of NAVCORCON LLC, an SBA Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and SeaPort-NxG Prime contractor based in Poulsbo, WA. His career began in the U.S. Navy Civil Service at Trident Refit Facility Bangor (1978–1999), and since 2000 has served as a specialized consultant focused on U.S. Navy Corrosion Control.

Driven by the mantra “BE TECHNICALLY CORRECT,” he integrates ISO “Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA) theory to optimize lifecycle maintenance for surface ships and submarines. Phils work ensures all activities meet stringent NAVSEA Standard Items and technical specifications. His leadership portfolio includes establishing the NAVSEA Corrosion Control Assistance Team at Naval Station Everett, managing the SSP refresh of 100 submarine missile tube ballast cans and conducting critical inspections on the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Stennis. His expertise also extends to the global industrial sector, where he provided failure analysis in the Gulf of Mexico and developed 20-year maintenance plans for major international refineries.

Today, he specializes in bridging the gap between workforce hierarchy and precise acceptance criteria through targeted training and high-performance team development. He provides comprehensive support in SSPC QP programs, QC/QA conformance auditing, ISO program development, and Contract/Project Management. As a leader in the Puget Sound Ship Repair Association (PSSRA) and an AMPP Senior Certified Inspector, he prioritizes technical proficiency and operational readiness. To safeguard sensitive data, his firm maintains CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, alongside DD2345 certification, making him a highly compliant partner for large-scale shipyard modernization and emergent maintenance projects.

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Michael Hooker is a Sales Manager at Aerotek. Aerotek is largest privately held staffing company in the US.  He is responsible for the Business Development within the Ship Repair industry in Washington State.

Michael is a graduate from the University of Central Florida where he got his degree in Business Management. He moved back to the PNW in 2004 and started at Aerotek in Tacoma in 2005. He specialized in helping companies within the manufacturing and distribution industries. In 2010, he moved into the Government Services division within Aerotek and started focusing on the Ship Repair Industry. Growing up as a military brat (his father served in the Air Force for 30 years as a F-16 Fighter Pilot), he found his passion for helping support the military. In 2017, he helped open the Aerotek Bremerton Office to better support the clients in the Kitsap area. He currently helps support many Prime and Sub Contractor holders within the shipyards in Bremerton, Seattle, and Everett.

Michael grew up playing soccer, scuba diving, and shooting skeet (competitively) and is now married with 2 kids (both whom have graduated from UW). Now days, he and his wife love traveling and taking their trailer out camping throughout WA.  

He joined PSSRA in 2010 and became an Associate Board Member in 2023.