Navy League Elects 53rd National President
Retired Navy Captain Focused on Growth and Strengthening National Impact
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy League of the United States, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services and their families—the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine—announced during its 2025 National Convention that it has elected a new national president, Larry G. Salter, Captain, USN (Retired), to a two-year term.
Salter will begin his tenure as the 53rd National President of the Navy League immediately. A dedicated member of the organization for more than two decades, Salter brings deep experience in both military and civilian leadership, having held numerous national and local positions within the Navy League and across the private sector. Salter currently serves on the Navy League’s Board of Directors and most recently held the roles of National President Elect (2024–2025), National Senior Vice President (2022–2024), National Vice President (2021–2022), and Region President (2019–2021). From 2003 to 2024, he also served continuously as a board member and officer for his local Navy League council, the Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council.
“It is an honor to serve as the 53rd National President of this outstanding organization,” said Salter. “The Navy League is in the best position I’ve seen in my 23 years of involvement. My primary goal is to build on this strength and leave the organization even better. Our seven-year-old governance model remains central to our success, and I’m considering refinements to present to the Board that will enhance our effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity. I will also focus on growing our membership by better communicating our valuable work to active-duty personnel, military civilians, and the public, inspiring them to join our mission to support, educate, and advocate for the sea services.”
A retired U.S. Navy Captain, Salter’s final active-duty assignment was as Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Following his military career, he transitioned to the defense industry, where he has spent more than 23 years in key leadership roles spanning business development, federal contracting, and project management. His post-service career includes serving as Director of Marketing for a high-tech firm, Executive Director of West Coast operations for a $300 million defense company, and founder of LGS Solutions, a consulting firm focused on federal government opportunities. His consulting work has supported clients in space, nuclear energy, and advanced manufacturing, among other sectors.
Salter’s commitment to public service extends beyond his professional work. He has served on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards, including appointments by the Lieutenant Governor to the Washington State Leadership Board and the Association of Washington Generals, as well as serving on the Puget Sound Naval Bases Association.
He holds an MBA, a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, and an Executive Leadership Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
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