Museum Team
Passion runs
deep
A shared vision, brought to life
The South Pacific World War II Museum brings together a diverse group of people united by a shared commitment—to see one community’s vision become a reality.
The Elwood J Euart Association was established to guide the project through its formative stages, overseeing fundraising and development. As the Museum grows, it will transition to an independent governance structure drawn from the local community of Espiritu Santo.
The Elwood J Euart Management Team
Bradley Wood
Chairman
Bradley Wood was born in Ipswich, Queensland, and raised in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, where he trained in carpentry and joinery. He moved to Vanuatu in 1987 to assist with rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Uma and has since made Luganville his home with his wife and family.
As the long-time Managing Director of Santo Hardware, Bradley has played a significant role in the town’s development and is widely respected for his community work. His contributions have been recognised with a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International and the Silver Jubilee Medal from the President of Vanuatu.
He remains deeply committed to preserving Vanuatu’s World War II history and helping bring the Museum to life.
William Widup
Vice Chairman
William Widup is a U.S. Army veteran and the son of a distinguished serviceman. Since relocating to Vanuatu in 2004, he and his family have made Espiritu Santo their home.
He leads Up & Up Ministries, supporting language preservation through education, translation, and community training. His extensive relationships across Luganville, combined with his military background, underpin his strong commitment to the Museum.
William is also a founding member of the project.
Mayumi Green
Treasurer
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Mayumi Green has lived on Espiritu Santo for more than three decades. She arrived in 1988 to establish a scuba diving operation with her husband and spent 19 years as a dive guide on the SS President Coolidge.
Through her work, she developed a deep knowledge of Vanuatu’s World War II history and built her own collection of artefacts. She now operates the inbound tour company Wrecks to Rainforest, leading expeditions across Santo and beyond.
Mayumi is a founding member of the Association and brings invaluable historical insight to the team.
Rayman Leung
Secretary
Raised in Vanuatu, Rayman Leung’s family has lived on Santo since before Independence. He owns and manages The Espiritu Hotel, which also houses the Museum’s current pop-up exhibition.
Rayman is deeply involved in the local tourism sector, serving as Vice Chairman of the Espiritu Santo Tourism Association and contributing to several community initiatives.
He joined the Association in 2014 and brings strong local knowledge and industry connections to the project.
James Carter
Project Manager
James Carter has been involved with the Museum project for over ten years, leading its marketing and communications. With more than three decades of experience in advertising, he has worked with some of Australia’s leading agencies on major national and international brands.
His portfolio includes work for the Australian Government, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and the Australian Defence Force, where he spent eight years developing campaigns across Navy, Army, and Air Force recruitment and many more.
Having recently retired, James brings strategic storytelling expertise and a strong passion for military history to the Museum project.
Raymond Lemy Nacisse
Board Member | Museum Volunteer
Raymond “Lemy” Nacisse is a respected Ni-Vanuatu community member and active contributor to the Museum. He combines his role as a Board Member with hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations.
His background includes extensive work with Youth With A Mission and Up & Up Ministries, where he coordinated teams, mentored students, and supported community development projects across multiple countries.
Lemy brings strong leadership, cultural insight, and a deep commitment to community service.
Marina Moli
Support Officer
Marina Moli was born on Aore and raised on Malo, where she grew up working alongside her family on their plantation. After completing her education at Onesua High School and Malapoa College, she began a long career in administration across both the public and private sectors.
Her experience has enabled her to build strong networks throughout Vanuatu, supported by her fluency in English and Bislama, and working knowledge of French.
Since joining the Museum in 2017, Marina has played a vital support role in its development, inspired by the legacy of the late Alma Wensi and driven by a deepening passion for preserving Santo’s World War II history.