The Crew

MARY ROHRER

Corporate Officer - Secretary

Mary’s passion for the Queen Mary began as a child while visiting the ship with her father. She attributes her appreciation of the history of the Queen Mary to him. In 2012, she formed QMI & its her goal to help preserve the ship within her lifetime. She has worked in the oil industry for 30 years.

RUSTY RINEHART

Corporate Officer - Legal Agent of Change

Rusty has been practicing law for 38 years in the areas of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Family matters. Rusty Practices with his Daughter Kirin McKenna with offices in Campbell, California. Rusty has been involved with QMI since its formation in 2012.

FRANK HYSON

Corporate Officer - CFO

Frank is a VP of Finance & Accounting for a staffing firm in Orange County, CA. He has been in Finance for over 25 years. With QMI, he focuses on the financials of the organization and compliance of our 501c3 nonprofit requirements.

MIKE ROHRER

Mike is a VP of Operations for large regional petroleum carrier specializing in fuel, lubricants and chemicals. Mike gained his love for the Queen Mary while learning of her service during WWII and the impact she had on saving thousands of lives.

KATE VESCERA

Kate is a business litigation & transactional attorney & emphasizes alternative dispute resolution in her practice. With QMI, she focuses on community involvement & helping local residents feel connected to the Queen Mary.

SCOTT PHARES

Scott has 25 years of sales experience. He's a realtor in Southern California, also working in the Cruise Travel Industry. He has lead successful fundraising events for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, also assisting with Carnival Cruise Line event “Groove for St. Jude”, MS Society, & other pediatric cancer foundations.

BRENDAN RYAN

Brendan is an industrial designer with an automotive background. He has built a life and career around vintage transportation and a general penchant for history.

ROBIN JACOBS

Robin has more than 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer, machinist, model maker, structural steel contractor & master woodworker. At the Queen Mary he carried out restoration, repair & engineering work as well as reproduced lost decorative art & fittings. He is known for his in-depth technical knowledge of the ship.

THE CREW