Mission Statement

Keepers of the Light Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and celebration of lighthouses and lighthouse history. Our mission is to safeguard these iconic beacons of maritime heritage through dedicated conservation, community collaboration, and creative education initiatives.

Foundation Board

  • Carter James

    President

  • Joshua Shapiro

    Vice President

  • Luke O'Connell

    Director of Development

  • Regan Lopez

    Outreach and Education Coordinator

  • Emily Johnson-Benson

    Voting Member

  • Candace James

    Voting Member

  • Joshua Darling

    Preservation Consultant

The Keeper’s Logo

In 1883, the Lighthouse Board set forth standardized guidelines for all personnel. Principal Keepers distinguished themselves by wearing the Golden "K" embroidered on their lapel.

“They will wear on each lapel of sack coat a loop embroidered in gold, 2 1/2-inches long by 3/4-inchwide, the border of the loop to be 1/10-inch broad. If principal keeper – the letter ‘K’ will be worn within the loop.”
— Lighthouse Board