The USS Radford Association’s Coordinating Council oversees the operations of the association, manages its account, supports the annual reunions, publishes the newsletter and maintains the roster and website.

The USS Radford Association has been guided over its 30 years by two presidents, Vane Scott from 1992-2014 and Chuck Parsons from 2014 to 2022. Chuck passed away in September, 2025, after many years of leadership and support for the association. The association’s members owe a deep vote of thanks to these two shipmates for their tireless dedication to celebration of the Radford and its crew over three decades.

We also owe great debt of gratitude to Kimberly Parsons, Chuck’s spouse, who administered the affairs of the USS Radford Association under Chuck’s presidency and beyond. She maintained the rosters, managed the details of our reunions, kept the financial accounts, and communicated with many members and their spouses. At its September, 2025 reunion in Nashville, TN, the Association elected David Baker as administrative coordinator and Gerry Kibat as financial coordinator, after Kimberly Parsons made the decision to step down with Chuck’s passing.