Established in 2009. Barb and Kurt each served 28 years in the Navy and each held positions as commanding officers of a Seabee Battalion and commanders of a Seabee Regiment. They also had distinguished careers in the Federal government, each retiring as a senior executive. Both Kurt and Barb served the SMSA (Now the Navy Seabee Foundation) in many ways. Kurt served as the President from 2009 to 2017 after serving both as Vice President for Finance and treasurer. Barb served as an officer, including Vice President of Scholarships for ten years. She also served on the board for many years. Barb and Kurt both received the SMSA Distinguished Service Award in 2010.
Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
Contact Dan Miller at danmiller@seabee.org to start a endowed scholarship.