Management & Departments
RORIE CARTIER – PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE ADMIRAL NIMITZ FOUNDATION
Dr. Rorie Cartier has dedicated his career to strengthening museum operations, expanding public access to history, and advancing educational initiatives. After joining the Admiral Nimitz Foundation in 2016, he transitioned into the role of Museum Director of the National Museum of the Pacific War, where he guided accreditation, programming initiatives, and a major gallery renovation campaign.
Cartier later served as Executive Director of the Patriots Point Development Authority in Charleston, South Carolina, overseeing museum operations, tourism development, and preservation efforts for the USS Yorktown. He also held the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Air Force Museum Foundation in Dayton, Ohio, where he expanded community partnerships and supported significant growth initiatives in alignment with the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
In 2025, Cartier returned to Fredericksburg to serve as President and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation.
Cartier holds a B.A. in History and an M.A. in European History from the University of North Carolina, an M.A. in American Studies from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, and a Ph.D. in Modern European History from Trinity College Dublin.
Departments
General Information
For general inquiries not specific to a department listed in contacts below
Archives
For information or inquiries about the Research Library, Digital Archives and 2-D Artifacts
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 264
Development Department
For information, inquires or contacts regarding donations or membership
development@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 211
Virtual Learning
For information, inquiries and contacts regarding virtual learning programs
virtuallearning@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 216
Education Department
For inquires or contacts regarding Education information other than for distance learning programs
education@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 222
Marketing Department
For information or inquiries regarding public relations, advertising and promotion
marketing@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 205
Museum Operations
General inquiries about the management and operations of the Museum
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 221
Museum Stores
For information or inquiries regarding our three Museum Store locations
museumstore@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 210
Museum Programs
For information, inquires about Museum programs, public events, & living history
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 226
Private Event Rentals
For information or inquiries about renting a venue for a private event
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 204
Nimitz Conference
Inquiries about the Admiral Nimitz Conference
NimitzConference@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 226
Society of Sons and Daughter
Inquiries about the Society of Sons & Daughters of Veterans WWII database
(830) 998-8600, Ext. 220
Tributes Department
Inquiries about honoring a loved one with a brick, plaque or other tribute
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 215
Visitor Services Department
Inquiries about admission and general information about visiting the Museum
visitorservices@nimitzfoundation.org
Ticketing & Admissions Desk (830) 997-8600, Ext. 250
Visitor Services Department (830) 997-8600, Ext. 223
Volunteering
For information or inquiries about volunteer opportunities at the Museum
volunteers@nimitzfoundation.org
(830) 997-8600, Ext. 223