About Us
The Minnesota Navy League has been designated as the lead for the commissioning of USS Minneapolis Saint Paul. The USS Minneapolis Saint Paul (LCS 21) commissioning committee chair is led by Brian Skon. Brian Skon was the Co-Chair of the USS Minnesota SSN 783 Commissioning Committee in 2012 and 2013. He was also the President of the Minnesota Navy League from 2012 to 2018. Brian and his wife Peggy are the proud parents of two US Navy Sailors.
OUR STEERING COMMITTEE
Brian Skon, Chair - 763-350-5703
Lynn Wegner, Vice Chair
Bill James, President, Minnesota Navy League
Jim Nash, State Representative
Michelle Benson, State Senator
Chip Laingen, Defense Alliance
LCDR Roger Reinert, United States Naval Reserve
Sal Mondelli, Naval Academy Alumni Association Representative
Kevin Olson, COL., Minnesota National Guard, Ret.
Dave Ratte, CAPT., USN Ret.
OUR WORKING COMMITTEE
Director, Development - Cary Sparrow & Brian Skon
Director, Special Events – Brian Skon
Director, Force Protection - Brian Skon, Lynn Wegner, Bill James
Director, History - Brandon Montanye
Director, Minnesota Submarine League - Tom Weissen
Director, Treasurer - Open
Director(s), Public Affairs – Kevin Olson, Pat Dolan
Director, Defense Industry Liaison - Chip Laigen
Director, SWAG & Social Media - Jeannette Sterner
Director, Judge Advocate, James Schoeberl, LCDR USNR
Director, Sponsor Liaison - Michelle Benson
Director, Government & Community Relations - Don Henderson
Director, Gifts, Awards & Certificates - open
