Chair, Virgin Islands Veterans Association Advisory Group

Captain Godfrey “Gus” Weekes, U.S. Navy (Retired), has accepted the role of Chair of VIVA’s Advisory Group. He brings more than three decades of experience in naval service, systems engineering, defense acquisition, and organizational leadership.

He serves as Vice President and Division General Manager for Unmanned Systems and In-Service Sustainment at ICI Services Corporation in Virginia Beach, leading engineering and sustainment support for Navy customers.

Captain Weekes concluded his naval career as Major Program Manager for the Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules Program Office, overseeing mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare capabilities. Previously, he commanded the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, guiding advances in naval technology and leading the command through its 2018 centennial.

A graduate of St. Croix Central High School, he holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Savannah State University and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Photo courtesy of ICI Services Corporation,