Carl Gouldman | VP of Government & Public Affiars
Carl Gouldman brings 25 years of leadership experience from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he most recently served as Director of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office from 2017-2025. In this senior executive role, he led NOAA’s implementation of the federally legislated U.S. IOOS program, established in 2009. He previously held the position of Deputy Director from 2014-2017.
Mr. Gouldman’s career began in tourism and coastal recreation, followed by three years at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation managing field education programs focused on bay ecology and conservation. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from Duke University and a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences.
Board Description: Vice President of Government & Public Affairs
The Vice President of Government and Public Affairs pursues opportunities for the Society to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with news media, governmental entities, military services, and other relevant organizations with an interest in marine affairs, technology, and innovation. This position also oversees policy and reviews public releases by Society officers and spokespersons on behalf of MTS as related to government and public affairs. This position works with contractors and volunteers as assigned to engage with legislators on behalf of MTS interests, positioning MTS members as thought leaders and industry experts. This position oversees a portfolio of MTS Technical Committees.
Position dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
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