The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

Fifteen Commissioners lead the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Each of our five member states provide three Commissioners. Of each state's delegation, one is appointed by the State Legislature, one is a private citizen with knowledge of and interest in fisheries appointed by each state's governor, and one is a State Fishery Director.  The Office of the Commission Chair rotates annually among the states.   Commission members set policy, approve budgets, and provide direction to staff for all Commission activities. 

Each member state has its own PSMFC Advisory Committee composed of representatives from the state's commercial and recreational fishing communities.

Alaska
Commissioners:
Bryce Edgmon, Alaska House of Representatives
Eric A. Olsen, North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Sue Asplund, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Advisors:
Terry Johnson, University of Alaska
Don Lane, North Pacific Fisheries Association
Matthew Moir, Alaska Pacific Seafood
Gabe Sam, Individual
Herman Savikko, Individual

Coordinator:
Karla Bush, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

California
Commissioners:
Thomas Harman, California State Senate

Charlton H. Bonham, California Department of Fish and Game

Barbara Emley, Individual

Advisors:
Jim Caito, Caito Fisheries
Robert Fletcher, Sportfishing Association of Califonia
Mike McCorkle, Southern California Trawlers Association
Aaron Newman, Humboldt Fisherman's Marketing Association
Roger Thomas, Golden Gate Fishermen’s Association
Kate Wing, Independent Consultant

Coordinator:
Marija Vojkovich, California Department of Fish and Game

Idaho
Commissioners:
Cal Groen, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Joe Stegner, Idaho State Senator
Cameron Wheeler, Individual

Advisors:
Virgil Moore, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Sharon Kiefer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Ed Schriever, Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Coordinator:
Pete Hassemer, Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Oregon
Commissioners:
Jeff Feldner, OSU Extension Service
Betsy Johnson, Oregon State Senator
Ed Bowles, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Advisors:
Brad Pettinger, Oregon Trawl Commission
Frank Warrens, Individual
Rod Moore, West Coast Seafood Processors Association
Liz Hamilton, Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association
Steve Fick, Individual
Paul Heikkila, Indiviual
Wayne Butler, Individual

Coordinator:
Gway Kirchner, Marine Resources Management Section, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Washington
Commissioners:
Phil Anderson, Director, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Harriet A. Spanel, Washington State Senate (Retired)
Brian Blake, Washington House of Representatives

Advisors:
Mark Cedergreen, Westport Charter Boat Association
Marion Larkin, Individual
Bill Robinson, Individual
Irene Martin, Individual
Terry Wright, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Bob Alverson

Coordinator:
Michele Culver, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

(Updated 8-2-2010)