Established in 2010 by Tom and Mary Lou Gross. RADM Gross served 34 years as a U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer, in positions of increasing responsibility for contingency engineering and readiness. During more than 30 years with the Federal government, primarily at the U.S. Department of Energy, Mr. Gross held senior leadership positions with responsibilities for energy program planning, analysis, budgeting and implementation. Tom has served SMSA (Now the Navy Seabee Foundation) as a member of the Board of Directors, President, Treasurer and Secretary. He and Mary Lou are blessed with four children and 18 grandchildren.
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.