Coast Guard Foundation Honors Holland America Group Chief Executive Officer Stein Kruse
During the Coast Guard Foundation’s Pacific Northwest Awards in Seattle Sept. 13, 2017, Stein Kruse, Group Chief Executive Officer Holland America Group and Carnival U.K., was recognized for his commitment to the organization.
The event was held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, and those attending were invited to tour a Coast Guard vessel and watch a live rescue demonstration following the ceremony.
“Thank you to the Coast Guard Foundation for this humbling recognition,” said Kruse. “The men and women of the United States Coast Guard faithfully serve our country, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with an organization that makes sure those who take care of us are taken care of in the most deserving way.”
Kruse, a member of the Coast Guard Foundation Board of Trustees for 15 years, was honored alongside Steve Scalzo, a 30-year member of the Board of the Coast Guard Foundation. Kruse has been a leading force behind the growth and success of the Pacific Northwest Awards, which has raised more than $2.5 million for Coast Guard Foundation programs.
“We are grateful for Stein’s steadfast support of the Coast Guard Foundation,” said Susan Ludwig, president. “His leadership and commitment make a real difference for Coast Guard members and their families here in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the country.”
About the Coast Guard Foundation
Since its inception in 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation has been committed to inspiring leadership, learning and a proud legacy of service to our nation by supporting the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and their families. The Foundation provides higher education grants to enlisted personnel, reservists and their children; financial support for college to families of Coast Guard members lost in the line of duty; relief to Coast Guard families who have lost possessions in natural disasters; and support for morale programs, including funding recreation, exercise and family-oriented facilities.
The annual Pacific Northwest Awards honor the heroic efforts performed in the Pacific Northwest over the past year and recognize the service of those who enforce maritime law, protect our homeland and preserve the environment. The event also raises funds to support the Coast Guard Foundation’s important projects and programs that seek to improve the lives and performance of Coast Guard members, their families and Coast Guard Academy cadets.
