The ALN Board Members are volunteers actively involved
in many Newport organizations and activities, including our neighborhood associations. This background informs our discussion of the five areas of focus.
During the past two years 20 community forums
were hosted by ALN.
The Alliance for a Livable Newport is a diverse group of residents. Membership is open to any person, business or civic group.
ALN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS:
Isabel Griffith- President
Roger Wells- Vice President
Ron Becker - Treasurer
John Hirschboeck - Secretary
Executive Assistant:
AT LARGE DIRECTORS:
Gerry DeCotis
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS:
Castle Hill - Glenn Whisler
Historic Hill - Win Smith
The Point - Lauren Carson
Off Broadway - Jack McVicker
ADVISORY BOARD:
Peter Fagan
George Herchenroether
Jane Timken
David Wixted
Contact us at: info@allianceforlivablenewport.org
PROFILES
Meet Paul Watters,
A.L.N. At-Large Director
A native of Southern California, Paul grew up in a Los Angeles suburb and attended Whittier College in Whittier, California. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy, attending flight school in Pensacola, Florida, receiving his aviator wings in helicopters. Following a tour of duty in Viet Nam, Paul continued his Navy career of 26 years with various duty assignments including his final assignment as a member of the faculty of the Naval War College. Paul holds graduate degrees in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island and Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University in California. Following his retirement from the US Navy, Paul was the Block Island Harbormaster before settling in Newport, where he became licensed as a real estate agent, currently working at Re/Max Professionals of Newport. His community involvement includes past President of the Newport Lions Club, the Portsmouth Rotary Club, and Commodore of the Coaster's Harbor Navy Yacht Club. He is a member of the City of Newport's ADHOC Committee on Stormwater and Wastewater Management and past chair of the city's Blue Ribbon Parking Task Force. Paul is a founding member of the ALN and has served as Secretary and Vice-President. He is married to Patricia and has lived in Newport since 1985. They have a blended family with five children and three grandchildren.
