Ms. Lisa Phillips
Dedicated to Submarines, Sailors and Wisconsin
Lisa Phillips is President of the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association and has nearly four decades of experience in submarine combat-systems acquisition and program management.
She currently serves as a Combat Systems Engineer with PMS 397, the COLUMBIA (SSBN 826) Class Submarine Program Office, where she supports the design, development, and acquisition of communications buoys, submarine emergency transmitting buoys, and radar navigation and contact-management systems. Throughout her career, Lisa has served as a federal civilian, contractor, and consultant supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR, now NAVWAR). Her previous assignments include the Common Submarine Radio Room and Electronic Warfare Support Measures programs.
Lisa’s contributions to the submarine community have been recognized through the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the SPAWAR Lightning Bolt Award, and the Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture Achievement Award. She is also an Honorary Plankowner of USS WASHINGTON (SSN 787) and served on the submarine’s Commissioning Committee.
As President of the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association, Lisa works to build an enduring connection between WISCONSIN (SSBN 827), her future Sailors and families, and the people of the Badger State. Her priorities include expanding the Association’s statewide relationships, growing the 3rd Crew, and developing the resources needed to support the ship throughout her service life.
A native of Houston, Texas, Lisa holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests include photography, golf, travel, and Green Bay Packers football. She is married to De Pere, Wisconsin native and former submariner Keith Phillips (USNA ’83). They have three children - Robert, Savannah, and Ryan - and live in Fairfax, Virginia, when they are not traveling.