Commodore Nicholas Kerigan was elected National Area Commodore – Atlantic (East) on 3 September 2004 from his position as District Commodore – First District, Southern Region. He will assume his duties on November 1, 2004. He previously served the First District – Southern Region as District Vice Commodore – Chief of Staff in 2001-2002 and District Rear Commodore – Activities New York (South) in 1999-2000.

Commodore Kerigan graduated from Saint John’s University in New York, in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He has also studied at Saint John’s University, Graduate School of Business Administration.

Commodore Kerigan is currently employed with Morgan Stanley as a Vice President in the Client and Technology Services Division. He is responsible for business continuity planning in the Technology Infrastructure Services Group. Prior to his current position, he was employed with two major international banks in management positions with responsibility for business continuity planning.

Since joining the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1992, he has served in all elected positions through District Commodore, First District Southern Region as well as several staff positions at various levels of the Auxiliary. He is an AUXOP member, is qualified as a coxswain, air observer, vessel examiner, instructor and as a Qualification Examiner. He is active in operations, member training, public education, and the vessel safety check programs. He is a member of Flotilla 12-3, First District, Southern Region.

Commodore Kerigan has received many awards and commendations, including the Auxiliary Award of Operational Merit, Auxiliary Commendation Award, Transportation 9-11 Medal, Auxiliary Achievement Award, Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, Sustained Auxiliary Service Award (10), Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation (OPS, 4) and Division Auxiliarist of the Year.

A native of New York City, New York, he currently resides in Manhasset, New York with his wife Susan and their two children Christine and James.