John Piña Craven President	Dr. John P. Craven has had more than forty years of experience in the innovation, development, design, construction and operational deployment of major oceanic systems. As a child he pursued ocean technology in the Brooklyn Technical High School and acquired a familiarity with the ocean on the beaches of Long Island and on the waterfront of New York City. During World War II he served as helmsman on the Battleship New Mexico operating in waters of the Western and South Pacific and earned two battle stars. Following the completion of a Ph. D. in what is now called "ocean engineering" he served as trouble shooting scientist/technologist with the United States Navy with at sea experience with minesweeping and with the development of the submarines Albacore, Nautilus and SeaWolf. He received two civilian service awards in connection with these developments. At age 34 he was chosen as Chief Scientist of the Navy Special Projects Office for the development of the Polaris Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine System. In this role he was roving trouble shooter and innovator for all aspects of this complex system. In the aftermath of the loss of the submarine Thresher he was chosen to be the project manager of the Navy Deep Submergence Program. This included the direction and management of the Navy Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle, the NR-1 nuclear powered research submersible, Sea Labs II and III, the initial suite of intelligence submarines, the Navy Large Object Salvage system, etc. Upon completion of these assignments he turned his attention to civilian applications of ocean technology and came to Hawaii as Dean of Marine Programs at the University of Hawaii and Marine Affairs Coordinator of the State. In this capacity he was responsible for the establishment of the Natural Energy Laboratory, the initiation of Mini-OTEC the development and initial operation of the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory. Having acquired a Law degree through study at night he was also responsible for the direction of the International Law of the Sea Institute. In 1990 he established the Common Heritage Corporation .for the management of innovation for the benefit of the common heritage.
Jack Davidson Vice President	Dr. Jack Davidson , Vice President and Co-CEO of Common Heritage Corp. has been Dr. Craven's colleague in these developments since 1970. This was carried out in his role as Sea Grant Director of theUniversity of Hawaii. He has a PH.D. in agricultural economics from University of Calfornia, Berkeley which has been extended to cover ocean resource economics. He has employed his skill and understanding in the support of the "seed projects" which generated almost every major ocean technological advance in the State of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii. This has included support for ocean thermal energy, cold water agriculture, aquaculture and cold water agriculture, floating cities, marine mass transportation, etc. He brings to the corporation keen insight into the "art of economic evaluation of innovation" based on thirty years of experience in marine innovation.
Harlan Cleveland	Dr. Harlan Cleveland , the most senior member of the Board is as perhaps our most distinguished member as an International Reporter, Diplomat Statesman, University President, Director of the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Policy and currently as President of the World Academy of Art and Science. He has been Ambassador to NATO and senior advisor on the State Department Policy Planning Division. He has dedicated much of his life to the advancement of International Programs in Communications, Global Weather Watch and Weather Modification, and many advances in the application of Art and Science in the solution of International problems. His contacts with senior policy makers throughout the world is non pareil.
Sylvia Earle	Dr. Sylvia Earle, the most internationally famous scientist of the sea has led advances in the worlds Sea Labs programs, the development of deep non military submersibles, diving suits and unmanned vehicles. She has been a leader in environmental conservation and preservation and is now prepared to take a vigorous role in environmentally sustainable development of ocean resources. She has been an avid supporter of the application of advanced technology in support of her environmental programs and has been featured in the advertisements of the Rolex Watch Company as a scientist of the sea who is environmentally conscious and at the same time aware of the contributions of advanced technology to environmental preservation and utilization.
Kathleen Delate	Dr. Kathleen Delate Ph.D. is a specialist in environmentally sustainable agriculture. She has been in charge of training programs for the University of Hawaii teaching organic gardening techniques for the Pacific Islands. When she learned of Coldwater Agriculture she turned her professional developments to this new and exciting environmentally sustainable agricultural activity. She is the former manager of the facility at NELHA, but has recently taken up an academic post in Iowa, though remains an active member of the CHC Board of Directors.
David Craven	David Craven Esq. is a partner in the firm of Riggle and Craven of Chicago. The firm specializes in customs and International Trade. The international character of the projects of CHC requires a great deal of knowledge of the import restrictions involved in the assemblage of the components of the CHC system and the export restrictions on the products produced by these systems. His acumen in this regard is absolutely essential to the smooth development of each project.
Sarah Craven	Ms. Sarah Craven is an anthropologist/attorney specializing in gender and sustainable development. From 1987-1989, Ms Craven served on the legislative staffs of U.S. Senator Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii and Senator Timothy Wirth of Colorado. Currently, she is Policy Advisor at The Centre for Population and Development Activities (CEDPA) in Washington, D.C. At CEDPA, Ms. Craven has worked with non-governmental organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America in the development of participatory population and development policy. She brings to CHC an extensive experience in the techniques for cultural adaptation of technology to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the developing world.
Philomene Verlaan	Ms. Philomene Verlaan Esq--Attorney-at-law, in private practice, specialized in law of the sea and international marine policy, and oceanographer specialized in deep sea benthic ecology and marine minerals; fluent in English, Dutch and French with good German and Spanish; working experience with multinational companies, regional and international intergovernmental organizations, international foundations, academia, and non-governmental organizations, in particular in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, East Africa and the US. Referred publications in law of the sea, marine science and marine policy; member of various professional associations; adjunct professor of Ocean Policy at University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology. Widely traveled, now based in London, Great Britain.
Philip Helfrich	Dr. Philip Helfrich has had a most distinguished career as marine biologist, Associate Director and Director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. This service included an interim appointment as Director of the Rockefeller Foundation's International Center for Living Aquatic Resource Management. In these capacities he has a major hand in almost every aquacultural development in the Pacific. His primary assignment on the Board is the development of the aquacultural components of the system.
Susan Tiapuala	Ms. Suzanne Tiapula Esq. was born in Wisconsin but spent her childhood and formative years in Samoa where she became a "Child of the Sea". She acquired an education in business at the University of Texas and spent several years of professional development on the East Coast and in Brazil. In 1990 she decided to enter the University of Hawaii to complete her education in Ocean Policy and Technology and to acquire a degree in Law. Like Ms. Verlaan has a language and cultural facility with respect to the oceanic communities of Norway, Samoa and the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, the East Coast of the United States and Brazil that provides unique insights into adaptation of ocean developments for cultural compatibility with these diverse oceanic communities. She is currently a prosecuter in the office of the District Attorney.