Meet the NPFMC Advisory Panel Members
From L to R: Rick Laitinen, Patrick O’Donnell, Matt Upton (former), Heather Mann (co-Vice Chair), James Johnson, Lauren Howard , Jessie Edson (former), Megan O’Neil (former), Chelsae Radell (co-Vice Chair), Susie Zagorski, Paul Wilkins, Brian Ritchie (Former), Tamara Briggie, Gretar Gudmundsson, Landry Price, Maktuayaq (formerly Mellisa Johnson).
Not pictured: Tiffany Agayar, Eva Burk, Bernie Burkholder, Shannon Carroll (Chair), Nels Evens, Julie Kavanaugh, Craig Lowenberg, Chance Miller, Annika Saltman
The Advisory Panel (AP) members represent major segments of the fishing industry; catching and processing, subsistence and commercial fishermen, observers, consumers, environmental/conservation, and sport fishermen. The AP currently consists of 19 members, usually serving three-year staggered terms (January 1 through December 31). These members may be reappointed or replaced by the Council annually at their December Council meeting.
Contact the NPFMC Advisory Panel
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| Name | Term Expires | Sector | Species | Gear | Tribal Affiliation | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Agayar | 2024 | Commercial Fishermen, Alaska Native, Community Development Quota (CDQ) | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Shoreline Processor, Catcher Processor, Longline, Trawl, Pot | Alakanuk Tribal Council | PO Box 693 Alakanuk, AK 99554 907-949-4411 |
| Tamara Briggie | 2024 | Commercial fisherman, Conservation organization | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish | Catcher Processor, Longline | N/A | Freezer Longline Coalition 2303 W. Commodore Way, STE 202 Seattle WA 98199 206-284-2522 |
| Eva Dawn Burk | 2026 | Alaska Native Subsistence Fisherwoman, Processing/Marketing | Salmon | Gillnet, Fishwheel | Nenana Native Council | Rock Crossing Consulting Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-322-7467 |
| Bernie Burkholder | 2026 | Commercial Fisherman | BSAI Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, Dungeness Crab, Black Cod, Pacific Cod, Shrimp | Longline, Pot | N/A | 5N Hwy 101, PMB 552
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| Shannon Carroll (Chair) | 2025 | Commercial Fisherman, Processing | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Shoreline Processor, Catcher Processor, Longline, Trawl, Pot | N/A | 717 K. Street |
| Nels Evens | 2024 | Active on-boat Fisherman, Commercial Fisherman | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish | Longline, Trawl, Pot | N/A | Petersburg Vessel Owners Association (PVOA) 13 Gjoa St #B Petersburg, AK 99833 907-772-9323 |
| Gretar Gudmundsson | 2024 | Commercial fisherman | BSAI Crab | Pot | N/A | F/V Valiant 10355 Ne. Valley Road #4684 Rollingbay, WA 98061 206-331-1864 |
| Lauren Howard | 2024 | Active on-boat fisherman, Commercial fisherman, Conservation organization, Processing/marketing, Subsistence | Halibut/Sablefish | Longline | N/A | 118 Wolff Dr. Sitka AK 99835 907-738-7796 |
| James Johnson | 2026 | Commercial fisherman, Conservation organization, Processing/marketing | Halibut/Sablefish | Longline, Pot | N/A | Deep Sea Fishermen’s Union 5215 Ballard Ave NW, STE 1 Seattle, WA 98107 206-612-0106 |
| Maktuayaq (formerly Mellisa Johnson) | 2026 | Alaska Native Subsistence | N/A | N/A | Tribal Consortia | Government Affairs/Policy Director |
| Julie Kavanaugh | 2025 | Commercial Fisherman, Conservation organization, Subsistence | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish | Pot | N/A | 1533 Sawmill Circle Kodiak Ak 99615 907-942-0058 |
| Rick Laitinen | 2026 | Commercial Fisherman, Processing | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Shoreline Processor, Catcher Processor, Longline, Trawl, Pot | N/A | 3626 S J St Tacoma, WA 98418 206-673-6916 |
| Craig Lowenberg | 2025 | Commercial Fisherman, Fishermen's/Conservation organization | BSAI Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Longline, Pot | N/A | 12042 SE Sunnyside Rd |
| Heather Mann (co-Vice Chair) | 2025 | Fishermen's/Conservation Organization | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | Midwater Trawlers Coop., PO Box 2352, Newport, OR 541-272-4544 |
| Chance Miller | 2026 | Active on-boat fisherman, Commercial fisherman, Guided sport fishing, Subsistence | Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod | Hand Troll, Rod and Reel | N/A | Miller's Landing 13880 Beach Drive Seward AK 99664 907-331-3113 |
| Patrick O’Donnell | 2025 | Active on-boat fisherman, Commercial Fisherman, Conservation organization, Subsistence | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | Golden West Fisheries F/V Caravelle PO Box 3075 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-2683 907-539-5296 cell |
| Landry Price | 2026 | Community Development Quota (CDQ) | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Catcher Processor, Longline, Trawl, Pot | N/A | YDFDA 2909 Arctic Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503 907-644-0326 |
| Chelsae Radell (co-vise Chair | 2026 | Conservation organization, Processing/Marketing | GOA Groundfish | Shoreline Processor Trawl | N/A | PO Box 788 Kodiak, AK 99615 315-761-3254 |
| Annika Saltman | 2024 | Commercial Fisherman, Processing/Marketing | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish | Catcher Processing, Trawl | N/A | Fishermen’s Finest, Inc. |
| Paul Wilkins | 2024 | Commercial Fisherman, Processing/marketing, Community Development Quota (CDQ) | BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, Halibut/Sablefish, BSAI Crab | Catcher Processor, Longline, Trawl, Pot | N/A | Coastal Villages Region Fund 711 H St, Suite 200 Anchorage AK 99501 907-278-5151 |
| Susie Zagorski | 2024 | Commercial Fisherman, Fisherman Conservation Organization | Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish | Shoreline Processor, Trawl | N/A | United Catcher Boats Association
4005 20th Ave. W., STE 116
Seattle, WA 98199
618-540-0233 |