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Commissioners, Advisors & Coordinators
Commissioners, Advisors & Coordinators

      
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:
Doug Vincent-Lang, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Kevin McCabe, Alaska State Representative
Casey Campbell, Fisherman

Advisors:
Matt Alward, Fisherman
Shannon Carroll, Trident Seafoods Corporation
Matthew Moir, North Pacific Seafoods
Lauren Howard, Fisherman
Kenneth Jones, Fisherman
Sarah Vance, Alaska State Representative

Coordinator:
Kendall Henry, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

California

Commissioners:
Charlton Bonham, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mike McGuire, California State Senator
Barbara Emley, Individual

Advisors:
Ken Franke, Sportfishing Assoc. of California
Cori Ridings, Individual
George Bradshaw, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association
David Goldenberg, Sea Urchin Commission & Salmon Council

Coordinator:
Joanna Grebel, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Idaho

Commissioners:
Jim Fredericks, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Ronald Davies, Individual
Van Burtenshaw, Idaho State Senate

Advisors:
Jon Rachel, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Lance Hebdon, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Joe Stegner, Individual
Pete Hassemer, Individual
Sharon Kiefer, Individual

Coordinator:
John Cassinelli, Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Oregon

Commissioners:
Michael Harrington, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Dick Anderson, Oregon State Senate
Vacant

Advisors:
Walter Chuck, Individual
Steve Fick, Fishhawk Fisheries
Liz Hamilton, Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association
Dorothy Lowman, Lowman and Associates
Brad Pettinger, Individual
Lori Steele, West Coast Seafood Processors Association

Coordinator:
Lynn Mattes, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Washington

Commissioners:
Nate Pamplin, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Brian Blake, Individual
Phil Anderson, Individual

Advisors:
Robert Alverson, Fishing Vessel Owners Association
Robert Jones, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Larry Phillips, American Sportfishing Association
Al (Butch) Smith, Ilwaco Charter Association
Ryan Johnson, Fisherman

Coordinator:
Heather Hall, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife