Recently Retired USCG VADM Brian Salerno joins NAMEPA Board of Directors; Salernoâs Marine Safety History a Plus for the Associationâs Future. The North American Marine Environment Protection Association Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland, announced that United States Coast Guard Vice Admiral Brian Salerno (Ret.) will join its Board effective immediately. VADM Salerno recently retired from the Coast Guard where he was Deputy Commandant for Operations. âNAMEPA is thrilled that VADM Salerno is joining our efforts to âSave our Seasââ enthused Maitland.