Commodore Nicholas Kerigan

National Commodore

Commodore Nicholas Kerigan is serving as the Coast Guard Auxiliary  National Commodore. He previously served as National Vice Commodore, National Area Commodore – Atlantic Area (East). District Commodore, First District – Southern Region in 2003-2004, as District Vice Commodore – Chief of Staff in 2001-2002 and District Rear Commodore – Activities New York (South) in 1999-2000.

Commodore Kerigan graduated from Saint John’s University in New York, in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has also studied at Saint John’s University, Graduate School of Business Administration.

Commodore Kerigan is retired and was most recently employed with Morgan Stanley as a Vice President in the Information Technology Division. Previously he had been employed with two major International Banks in management positions with responsibility for business continuity planning.

Since joining the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1992, he has served in all elected positions through National Area Commodore, Atlantic Area (East) as well as several staff positions at various levels of the Auxiliary. He is an AUXOP member, is qualified as a Coxswain, Air Observer, Vessel Examiner, Instructor and as a Qualification Examiner. He is active in operations, member training, public education, and the vessel safety check programs. He is a member of Flotilla 12-03, First District, Southern Region.

Commodore Kerigan has received several personal awards and commendations, including the Auxiliary Meritorious Service Award, Auxiliary Award of Operational Merit, Auxiliary Commendation Award, Transportation 9-11 Medal, Auxiliary Achievement Award, Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of Commendation (OPS), Sustained Auxiliary Service Award (10) and several group awards including the Coast Guard Unit Commendation (OPS, 4) Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation (OPS), Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation (OPS, 5) and the Special Operations Service Award (2).

A native of New York City, he currently resides in Manhasset, New York with his wife Susan and their two children Christine and James.