Biography of
Commodore
Nicholas Kerigan
National Vice Commodore
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Commodore Nicholas Kerigan is serving
the Coast Guard Auxiliary as the National Vice Commadore. He previously
served as 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, New York, he currently resides in Manhasset, New
York with his wife Susan and their two children Christine and James.
