Rear Admiral Richard D. West, President
Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education

Dick West is President of the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education [CORE]. CORE is a non-profit, Washington, DC-based organization that represents 77 of this country's leading academic institutions, aquaria, non-profit research institutes and Federal research laboratories with the common goal of promoting and enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of ocean research and education. Prior to his position at CORE, Admiral West served as Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy. During his 37 year career in the US Navy, Admiral West served with the riverine forces in Viet Nam, on several ships, Commanding three, Commanding Officer of the Surface Warfare Officers School and several tours in research and development including three in the Pentagon.