LTJG Diane Smith - Commanding Officer - BIO COMING SOON!

ENS Tim Lavachek - Executive Officer - Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Tim Lavachek is currently on active duty in the U.S.
Navy. He started his career on July 23, 1990 as a submarine radioman responsible for satellite communications for critical missions of national security. He is a veteran of the Cold War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terrorism. During his 19 year career, he served aboard 6 submarines including USS Helena (SSN 725), USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709), USS Chicago (SSN 721), USS Toledo (SSN 769), USS Topeka (SSN 754), and USS Hampton (SSN 767). He also worked with the Joint Special Operations Command, Joint Communications Unit in Fort Bragg, NC where he completed qualifications for special operations radio operator, U.S. Army Jump School, and U.S. Navy Diver.

INST Colleen Sinor - Assistant to the XO - When her son and daughter joined the Nashville LPD-13 two years ago as a
Sea Cadet and Navy Leaguer respectively, Colleen Sinor became the Parent Support Group Liaison rallying the parents’ assistance during special outings and award ceremonies. With her “improvise, adapt and overcome” attitude to help get things done, she is now working as the Assistant to the XO.

Prior to her “crew” signing on with the Navy Sea Cadets, Colleen and her children spent 3 years with the local Young Marines
unit where she served as a staff member/instructor and ran the Ship’s Store. Growing up, Colleen often heard her father use terms like “fire in the hole” when company would arrive. However, it wasn’t until many years later that she discovered that both her paternal grandfather and uncle had served in the Navy. Although she was never in the military herself, Colleen draws on the military’s traditions and core values of honor, courage and commitment as a single mother raising her three children in today’s hectic world.

In addition to working with the Sea Cadets and having fun with her children, Colleen is a paralegal and volunteers with Angel Food Ministries distributing food boxes. She is an avid reader and loves to disappear for some much needed R&R by finding unique and out-of-the-way locations
on Tennessee ’s back roads.

INST Erik Toft - Chaplain - BIO COMING SOON!

ENS Laurie Toft - Administrative Officer/Personnel Officer/Web Master - Laurie has been with the division since
March of 2007 under the encouragement of LTJG Buddie Toon when her oldest daughter joined the division. She currently
serves as the Administrative Officer and Personnel Officer for the division as well as webmaster for the LPD-13 Division website. She grew up in a family of Navy and Army veterans and has a deep respect for those who serve in the armed forces.

Laurie graduated from the University of Iowa in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Language and in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies. As a result, She has had the privilege to spend time studying and working in various parts of Russia and Eastern Europe. In addition to her professional endeavors, her experience in working with youth has included teaching an
after-school Russian Language class, serving as a tutor to East European foreign exchange students and working as a Volunteer Coordinator for
the Youth For Understanding International Exchange program.

When not working or volunteering with the Sea Cadets, she runs a family cake decorating business and enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

OPEN POSITION - Medical Officer - If you have a particular talent in this area or just love working with people and talking about the Sea Cadets, you might be perfect for this position. If this sounds like you, contact us today! We'd love for you to join our team.

MIDN Matt Konen - Operations Officer and Co-Medical Officer - BIO COMING SOON!

OPEN POSITION - Public Affairs Officer/Recruiting Officer - If you have a particular talent in this area or just
love working with people and talking about the Sea Cadets, you might be perfect for this position. If this sounds like you,
contact us today! We'd love for you to join our team.

INST Andrew Ammons - Training Officer - George Andrew Ammons was born and raised in Nashville, TN and graduated from Battle Ground Academy in 1982. He graduated Georgetown College located in Georgetown, KY in 1989 with a B.S. degree
in Information Systems and a minor in Spanish. In addition, he graduated from the International Correspondence Schools,
Center for Degree Studies, located in Scranton, PA in 1995 with an A.S.B. degree in Accounting with a minor in Business.

INST Ammons has worked for the State of Tennessee since November of 1990 as an Information Systems Analyst, an Accountant, an Information Resource Support Specialist, and currently as a Systems Programmer. In his current position, he
has the role of being the Lead Phone liaison for the Office of Information Resources, Command Center, for the Department of Finance & Administration.

Besides his work experience, Mr. Ammons has been the President of a non-profit organization, Earthen Vessels, since March of 1995 that provides personalized family assistance to families on welfare to assist them in getting off of welfare. Mr. Ammons also served in Tennessee State Guard (TNSG - the all volunteer force) from 2000 to 2005 starting as 2LT and was promoted up to CPT before he left the TNSG. While in the TNSG, Mr. Ammons served as a CO, an admin officer, a training officer & drill instructor. When Mr. Ammons left the TNSG, he joined the United States
Defense Support Command (USDFSCOM) as a MAJ and was promoted up to LT COL before he left in 2008. While in the USDFSCOM, Mr. Ammons served as a G-1 (Admin) & the G-4(Supply) of the National Headquarters & finally as a CO of a detachment when the National Headquarters moved from Tennessee to Texas.

In April of 2009, Mr. Ammons joined the USNSCC as an Instructor and was asked to become the Training Officer for the Nashville LPD-13 Division. This is a privilege that INST Ammons enjoys. INST Ammons is striving to be one of the best Training Officers that the Nashville LPD-13 Division has. Although this will be INST Ammons’ 1st training evolution, he still thinks that he has a lot of experience to offer.

INST Charlotte Ammons - BIO COMING SOON!

INST Kristina Smith - BIO COMING SOON!

OPEN POSITION - CAG Airwing Instructor - If you have aviation experience and would enjoy passing your knowledge
on to a group of very receptive you, we would love for you to join our team. If this sounds like you, contact us today!

INST Marshall Pugh - NLCC Instructor & Co-Physical Training Officer - BIO COMING SOON!

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