Meet The Candidates
NANP Vice President (2027, 2028)
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John DeDitius, CDR (USN Ret)
John is from Dallas, Texas and served in the Navy from 1978-2010. His enlisted assignments include Atlantic Fleet Audio Visual Command (Combat Camera), CINCLANTFLT Public Affairs and USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. He was commissioned as a Limited Duty Officer in 1993. His officer assignments include Pacific Fleet Audio Visual Command, USS Kitty Hawk as OP Division Officer/Tactical Action Officer, Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Joint Combat Camera Center in the Pentagon during 9/11, Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance Officer (TARPS) and Assistant Maintenance Officer (AMO) Fighter Squadron Thirty-Two (VF-32) during the war in Iraq, OIC Atlantic Fleet Combat Camera Group, Deputy Director of Media at the Office of Naval Intelligence and Navy Chief of Information (CHINFO). He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management/Human Resources from Park University and an M.B.A from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Bill Krumpelman, PHC/DV (USN Ret)
Bill Joined the Navy in 1980 going to bootcamp in San Diego and then to self paced Photo School in Pensacola Florida. In 1981 he was assigned aboard USS Blue Ridge LCC19 as an E-1. Worked under PHC Lou Prinz and PH1 Dennis Brocksmidt. Was ships photographer, processor and printer as well as engraver. Left the Blue Ridge as a PH3 and headed to Navy Second Class Dive School, in Pearl Harbor graduating in April 1983. Duty took him to Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay Philippines. He reenlisted after duty there as a diver and was sent to Combat Camera Underwater Photo Team Norfolk Virginia, for two tours SEA/Shore rotation. He was accepted to motion picture advanced training at RIT in 1989 and spent the summer there as a 2nd Class Petty Officer. Upon completion of that training he was stationed at Naval Imaging Command Washington DC in which he worked with Civilians there in the Motion Media Department. During his tour there he married his wife Julie and got orders back down to Combat Camera Underwater Photo Team. He also made 1st Class during that tour. Back at Fleet Imaging Command he shared all the knowledge he learned. He made Sailor of the Year a few times there and flourished in Video Production. He dropped his diving Quals to go to this last duty station at Navy Marine Corps News in Washington DC. He made Chief while there. Retiring there in May 2001. After Retirement he worked for an independent reporter in DC as videographer/editor doing small stories for Kellogg Foundation amongst other organizations. After 9/11, he took a job with an Airport Association for 18 years making safey and security videos for airports throughout the country. When Covid came, he went to work for Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives in the DC headquarters for two years. Then he went to the Threat Reduction Agency in Fort Belvoir Virginia. His last working place was NCIS in Quantico virginia working with Todd Beveridge. Last year he retired and moved to Virginia Beach and is spending his time photographing birds, wildlife and landscapes. He has won many video and military awards to include second place in Milphog video in 2000.
NANP Directors
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Dan Lavoie, PH2 (USN Vet)
Daniel Lavoie served five years in the United States Navy, advancing from E-2 to E-5 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, including deployments to the Arabian Gulf in 1991 and 1993. Following his service, Daniel built a successful civilian career spanning photography, technology, business operations, and leadership. He worked with organizations of all sizes, including 13 years with IBM/Lexmark and nine years with Amazon, before retiring in January 2026. Reconnecting with shipmates at the 2026 Virginia Beach reunion reinforced his appreciation for the friendships, history, and shared experiences that make the naval photography community unique. Daniel believes NANP can build on its proud legacy while becoming a stronger, more engaged organization. His priorities include expanding membership, strengthening connections with active-duty Mass Communication Specialists, improving year-round communication, and bringing generations of Navy visual storytellers together. He advocates for greater organizational transparency, thoughtful planning, and making association activities accessible and affordable. His goal is straightforward: Honor our history, reconnect our community, and build an NANP that future generations will want to join. Daniel resides in Willow Spring, North Carolina, with his wife, Cindy.
Ken Hess, PH1 (USN Ret)
Ken is a retired Photographer and Diver/UW Photographer. He is a graduate of the Naval School of Photography (“A” School 1973, MOPIC B School and Photojournalism B School). His first assignment was Atlantic Fleet Combat Camera where he was selected to attend Second Class Dive School at Little Creek. He graduated #4 in his class. He was the youngest sailor at that time to attend and complete that training. His Navy experience is broad serving at AFCCG twice, EOD School, NAVSTA Annapolis, First Class Dive School , USS Shenandoah, and the Emory S Land. Ken’s most creditable experience was his last 6 years on recruiting duty being his class Honor Grad and 1991 Recruiter of the Year for the Harrisburg RD. Ken spent 10 years in K-12 education in Pennsylvania earning a bachelor’s degree Secondary Education with a Minor in Media and a master’s degree in Instructional Design. He returned to Civil Service in 2003, serving at DTRA, Army War College as the Acting Director of Educational Methodology and Technology, Army JAG Center/School Director of Distance Learning, Marine Corps Institute and Marine Corps Logistics where he managed 27 programs that included Marine Corps Combat Camera. Ken feels his background in Education and Technology/Distance Learning will enhance/support the NAMP’s efforts to support the fleet with online education and training. He currently resides with his wife Nancy in Ruckersville VA.
Tom Lynaugh, PH1 (USNR Ret)
Tom is a native of Brooklyn, NY. Entered Navy service in October, 1981 at RTC Great Lakes, IL. Upon graduation, reported to Naval Schools of Photography. After completing A school, reported for duty aboard USS Inchon (LPH-12). In 1985, reported for duty at Public Affairs Office, Navy Recruiting District, New York. In March 1989 transferred to Pre Commissioning Unit, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). In November 1995, reported for duty to NR Fleet Imaging Unit 0193 in Willow Grove, PA. Unit transitioned to NR Fleet Combat Camera, Atlantic 0293. Retired from Navy Reserves in April, 2005. Tom retired from City of Summit, NJ Division of Public Works in 2023, and currently resides in Tom’s River, NJ with his wife Tina.
Pete Baer, Civilian
Pete was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Commander Bob Baer. Growing up as a Navy dependent and because of the movements of Navy life, he calls the East Coast his home town. Pete graduated from Virginia Tech in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He began his career writing software for nuclear power plant simulators used to train power plant operators. He then worked for General Electric, Space Division, contracted to NASA writing software and then managing software development projects for the LANDSAT program. He left GE to work for Digital Equipment Corporation, consulting with and advising numerous Government departments and agencies, including the U. S. Navy, on the use and operation of DEC’s VAX/VMS computer systems. Pete went on to work for Lockheed Martin on contracts with the CIA, where he developed process improvements and configuration management. Finally, Pete worked for CACI on contracts with the NSA providing data management and technical support on Government contracts and analyzing military weapons systems for cyber vulnerabilities. In the course of his career, Pete earned the Microsoft MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification, the INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) CSEP (Certified Systems Engineer Professional) certification, and the PMP (Program Management Professional) certification. He retired in 2022. Pete currently resides in Bowie, Maryland, where he drives in autocross events and practices the saxophone and gourmet cooking when he is not traveling. Pete has strong family ties with Navy Photography. His career experience as a systems engineer will provide a broad holistic and logistic perspective to the board of directors.
Proposal Made
Change NANP Bylaws reducing number of Directors from three down to two
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A proposal was made to change the NANP Bylaws reducing the number of Directors from our current system of three down to two.
Rationale: Our current system of three Directors worked well with annual reunions. But, with declining membership and biennial reunions, the three Director system is not working. Currently, we only have two Directors, because there was no 2025 reunion to elect a Director for years 2026, 2027, 2028. Eliminating one of the Director positions, reducing down to two Directors (not counting the Lifetime Director or Director Active Duty Liaison) and making the Director’s term of service four years vice three would resolve this issue. Each reunion going forward, we would select one new Director to serve a four year term (two years as Junior Director and two years as Senior Director.)
2028 Navy Photographers Reunion Location
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The following locations were nominated for the 2028 Navy Photographers Reunion. Nominations were selected based on predicted venue costs, anticipated turnout, and attractions available.
Branson, Missouri
Pensacola, Florida
Austin, Texas