Leadership Bios
Division Commander Peter DeBakker
Mr. DeBakker is the DCDR (Division Commander) for The Cape & The Islands.
He joined the Auxiliary in 2010 and, as a member of the Chatham Flotilla, he held appointed positions as FSO-PB (Publications), FSO-MT (Member Training) FSO-PE (Public Education) and ADSO-DV (Assistant District Staff Officer – Diversity).
Mr. DeBakker previously held elected positions as VFC (Vice Flotilla Commander), FC (Flotilla Commander) for the Chatham Flotilla, and VCDR (Vice Division Commander).
He completed the AUXOP Program, and is a Coxswain and Certified Instructor.
He holds a Bachelor Degree in Science as well as an MBA, and professionally worked for Caterpillar and Foster-Miller in engineering, program and business development capacities.
His love for sailing and water sports put him in touch with the USCG Auxiliary. Besides the Auxiliary you may see him play his alto and tenor saxophones in several local bands.
Division Vice Commander Tim Howell
Mr. Howell joined the Nauset Flotilla in August of 2020.
Mr. Howell is Vice Commander (VCDR) of The Cape & Islands Division. Mr. Howell holds the appointed positions of Flotilla Staff Officer Communication Services (FSO-CS), Member Training (FSO-MT), Operations (FSO-OP) and Auxiliary Unit Coordinator - USCG Station Provincetown (AUC).
Mr. Howell previously held the elected offices of Flotilla Commander (FC) and Vice Flotilla Commander (VFC). Mr. Howell is an Operational Auxiliarist having completed the AUXOP advanced training program and is a certified coxswain, instructor and vessel examiner.
Mr. Howell retired From General Electric in 2018 after a 35-year career in the energy industry. During his down time he enjoys boating and fishing.