Jonathan Lash
Santa Rita,GU
Summary
Experienced maritime leader delivering safe vessel navigation, mission planning, and AtoN operations across complex waterways. Known for leading crews, coordinating multi-mission operations, and supporting critical maritime readiness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commanding Officer
CGC HICKORY (WLB-212)
Santa Rita, GU
07.2025 - Current
- Captain of 225ft, 2000 gross tons seagoing buoy tender responsible for safety and well-being of 53 person crew (7 officers, 46 enlisted), readiness, & execution of multi-mission ops: Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Law Enforcement (LE), & Search & Rescue (SAR) in remote Western Pacific.
- Maintained 89 Aids to Navigation, ensuring operational readiness that directly supported DoW operations and facilitated commerce in strategic remote islands.
- Supervised XO (O-3) and 3 Dept Heads (CWO2 - O-2), managing $500k budget, $180k galley funds, and oversight of $32M capitalized/$314K general purpose property.
Major Cutter Scheduler
Coast Guard Pacific Area
Alameda, CA
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Scheduled and oversaw execution of 108 deployments across five fiscal years, covering 74 million square miles of ocean.
- Maintained deployment schedule for 13 major cutters, ensuring alignment with strategic planning direction and fulfillment of U.S. strategic goals.
- Coordinated major cutter inspections, ammunition onloads, dockside operations, dry dock maintenance, flight operations, and training exercises.
Executive Officer
CGC SPAR (WLB-206) / CGC CYPRESS (WLB-210)
Kodiak, AK
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Served as second in command and Senior Deck Watch Officer on 225’/2000 ton Ocean Going Buoy Tender, executing missions in ATON, SAR, and MLE.
- Oversaw training programs as Training Officer, Medical Officer, Safety Officer, and Integrated Training Team Leader, coordinating 200+ drills and crew qualifications.
- Led 15,200NM expeditionary transit from Kodiak, AK to Baltimore, MD for ship's Major Maintenance Availability.
Waterways Management Deputy Chief
Coast Guard Sector New York
New York, NY
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated over 600 annual marine events, enhancing community engagement and maritime safety.
- Led division of 7 personnel, ensuring operational readiness and effective team collaboration.
- Provided administrative control for 03 WYTL and 02 WTGB ice breaking tugs, supporting Aids to Navigation Unit (ANT) NY and ANT Saugerties.
Vessel Traffic Service Watch Supervisor
Coast Guard Sector New York
New York, NY
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Vessel traffic service watch supervisor; leads 6 mbr 12 hour watch in SECNY vessel traffic center; maximizes safe and efficient use of waterways in $800B NY/NJ Marine Transportation System, including 41K vessel transits, 70M annual passengers and timely execution of 500 marine events within critical waterway areas.
- Supervised Coast Guard Sector New York watchstanders during marine operations and incidents.
- Supervised 16 personnel, including 3 E6, 6 E5, 1 E4, 2 GC12, and 4 GS11, overseeing administration for 2 VTS watch sections and serving as Coast Guard waterways representative.
- Monitored sector communications, alarms, and radio traffic for emerging maritime threats.
- Coordinated watch team responses to distress calls, security alerts, and vessel movements.
Deck Watch Officer
CGC HEALY (WAGB-20)
Seattle, WA
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensured safety of 100+ crew and navigated the 16K tonnes vessel during missions in puget sound and arctic ocean, including open and ice-covered waters, supporting boat, helo, and science operations.
- Coordinated safety protocols and communication with helicopters during flight operations.
- Maintained navigation equipment, charts, publications, and ship logs to uphold safe navigation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Government: International Relations
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT05-2015
Skills
- AtoN operations
- Vessel navigation
- Operational planning
- Mission execution
- Waterways management
- Team coordination
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Ukulele Teacher for Soko Gakkai Youth
Certification
- International Maritime Organization 7.11 Basic Ice Breaking
- International Maritime Organization 7.12 Advanced Ice Breaking
- Naval War College Joint Professional Military Education Phase 1
Accomplishments
- Coast Guard Commendation Medal - 2025, 2022, 2020
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal - 2017
Timeline
Commanding Officer
CGC HICKORY (WLB-212)
07.2025 - Current
Major Cutter Scheduler
Coast Guard Pacific Area
08.2022 - 07.2025
Executive Officer
CGC SPAR (WLB-206) / CGC CYPRESS (WLB-210)
06.2020 - 07.2022
Waterways Management Deputy Chief
Coast Guard Sector New York
05.2019 - 06.2020
Vessel Traffic Service Watch Supervisor
Coast Guard Sector New York
08.2017 - 05.2019
Deck Watch Officer
CGC HEALY (WAGB-20)
06.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Government: International Relations
United States Coast Guard Academy