Division Commander and Vice Division Commander

Peter Wiles of Skaneateles has taken the helm of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Central New York Division 2, which encompasses five flotillas stretching from Oswego to Ithaca.

His second in command as vice division commander is Paul Phelps of Cortland.

Between them, Wiles and Phelps bring nearly 87 years of experience to the command positions.

Joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1980, Wiles has served as boat crew coxswain, flotilla commander and now division commander, among other roles such as boating safety instructor and vessel examiner. He is a member of Syracuse Flotilla 21.

Phelps joined the Auxiliary in 1981 and has likewise held a number of certifications such as coxswain and culinary assistant, along with experience as flotilla commander. He is a member of Brewerton Flotilla 2-14.