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Mary Rohrer

Website: www.NYCsaveSSus.org

Secretary
Mary is the Founder and Executive Director of community based 501C3 nonprofit, QMI.

Established in 2012, QMI focuses on preserving the RMS Queen Mary and her history. Hailing from Long Beach, Mary’s passion for history and ocean liners was sparked at an early age during visits to the Queen Mary with her father. Her great-grandfather was a US Navy Captain, and her grandmother worked as a riveter for McDonnell Douglas during WWII. History appreciation was a norm in her family. Regular visits to the Queen Mary and recognizing the need for community involvement led to the establishment of QMI. The foundation provides the global maritime community with a transparent platform for donations, regular updates on progress, and opportunities for involvement.

The historical connection between the SS United States and the Queen Mary has led to two onboard visits to the SS United States and its inclusion in two community QMI exhibits and events at the Queen Mary, all aimed at benefiting the SS United States. Mary has over 30 years of experience in marketing/Contracts management in the Fuel and alternative fuels industry.

She is dedicated to investing in the New York Coalition and supports the ethical and responsible preservation of the SS United States.

The designation of the ship on the National Register of Historic Places takes priority over economic interests. She believes that sinking history is unethical and all alternative opportunities should be considered.