ABOUT US
The USSTTCC is a US registered non-profit corporation (IRS 501c3) comprised of retired service members of the US Armed Forces, community leaders, academics, corporate executives, civic leaders, partners and sponsors, and veterans families committed to facilitating the major milestones leading to the commissioning of the USS Telesforo Trinidad.
OUR MISSION
Engage and collaborate with the Office of the SecNav, PEO, HII, the Ship’s Sponsors, the Navy League, other partners, stakeholders, and the community during shipbuilding through post-commissioning in order to execute a historic commissioning of USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139) and provide enduring support for the ship’s officers, crew, families, and communities thereby honoring and continuing the legacy of distinguished service of Filipinos and Americans in the U.S.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
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Chairman of the Board - Victorino Mercado, RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Nonie C. Cabana, Col, USAF (Ret)
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Director - Raquel Bono, VADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Antonio Taguba, MG, USA (Ret)
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Director - Pat Piercey, RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Alan Reyes RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Anatolio (AB) Cruz, RDML, USN (Ret)
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Director - Dr. Joseph Felter, PhD
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Director - Honorable Judge Bernie Laforteza
Executive Leadership Team
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Founder/President/CEO - Nonie Cabana, Col. USAF (Ret)
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Board Secretary/Chief Operating Officer - Dan Gruta, CAPT, USN (Ret)
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Cultural/History Officer - Ms. Cecilia Gaerlan
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Public Affairs Officer - Mr. Sonny Busa
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Admin Officer - Louie Maligat, LT, USN (Ret)
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Comptroller - Ralph Celenta, CMGSGT, USAF (Ret)
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Board Treasurer / ELT CFO - Ms. Rowena Musico, CPA (Ret)
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Chief Business Development Officer - Ray Ricario, CDR, USN (Ret)​​​
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Chief Marketing Officer - Mr. John Victoria
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Chief Development Officer - Mr. Phil Maligsa
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Deputy COO - Wayne Hill, CDR, USN (Ret)
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General Counsel - Marty Lorenzo, Maj. USMC (Ret)
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Chief Strategy Officer - Burt Espe, CAPT, USN (Ret)
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Copywriter - Mr. Pampo Fidencio
VOLUNTEER
The USSTTCC organization is always looking for talented people with highly specialized skillsets and certain areas of expertise to join our team. Specifically, we are actively seeking volunteers who have recent work experience in the following areas: ship commissioning ceremonies, marketing, social media, fund raising and corporate sponsorship.
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If you believe you possess one of these areas of expertise, have the energy and passion for volunteer work, please contact our Chief Executive, Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF, (Ret) or our Chief Operating Officer, Captain Dan Gruta, USN, (Ret).
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Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
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Dan Gruta - dan.gruta@gmail.com
BECOME A SPONSOR
The numerous activities involving the commissioning of a United States Navy ship is quite a costly endeavor. In this light, one of the USSTTC's organization's major focus is to seek significant corporate and private sponsors to assist in all of the financial requirements to properly welcome the United States Ship Telesforo Trinidad (DDG-139) to the Fleet.
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If you or your organization would like to more details on how to participate in the various Levels of Support and Recognition, please contact our Chief Executive, Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF, (Ret) or our Chief Operating Officer, Captain Dan Gruta, USN, (Ret).
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Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
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Dan Gruta - dan.gruta@gmail.com
CONTACT US
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or comments, please email: Nonie Cabana, Chief Executive Officer, USSTTCC