Meet the NPFMC Advisory Panel Members
From L to R: From L to R: Susie Zagorski, Megan O’Neil, Tamara Briggie, Julie Kavanaugh, Tim Heuker, Gretar Gudmundsson, Lauren Howard, Jeff Kauffman (former member), Paul Wilkins, Patrick O’Donnell, Ruth Christiansen (former member), Sinclair Wilt (Former Member), Angel Drobnica (former member), & Matt Upton
Not pictured: Jessie Edson, Jim Johnson, Mellisa Maktuayaq Johnson, Rick Laitinen, Heather Mann, Chelsea Radell & Brian Ritchie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Briggie | 2022 | Commercial fisherman Conservation Processing/Marketing | Groundfish Halibut/Sablefish | Longline Catcher Processor | N/A | Freezer Longline Coalition 2303 W. Commodore Way, STE 202 Seattle WA 98199 (206) 284-2522 |
| Jessie Edson | 2023 | Commercial Fisherman Processing | BSAI Groundfish Crab | Trawl Pot | 88 Salmon Way Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 (907) 359-3133 | |
| Gretar Gudmundsson | 2022 | Commercial fisherman | BSAI Crab | Pot | N/A | F/V Valiant 10355 Ne. Valley Road #4684 Rollingbay, WA 98061 206-331-1864 |
| Tim Heuker | 2022 | Active Fisherman Commercial Fisherman Processing/Marketing | BSAI Groundfish Halibut/Sablefish BSAI Crab | Longline Pot | N/A | P.O. Box 98 Cascade locks OR, 97014 |
| Lauren Howard (co-Vice Chair) | 2022 | Active Fisherman Commercial Fisherman Conservation Processing/marketing Subsistence | Halibut/Sablefish | Shoreline Processor Longline | N/A | 118 Wolff Dr. Sitka AK 99835 (907) 738-7796 |
| James Johnson | 2023 | Commercial fisherman Conservation 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 |
| Mellisa Maktuayaq Johnson | 2023 | Alaska Native Subsistence | N/A | N/A | Tribal Consortia | Government Affairs/Policy Director |
| Julie Kavanaugh | 2022 | Commercial Fisherman Conservation Subsistence | Groundfish | Pot | N/A | 1533 Sawmill Circle Kodiak Ak 99615 907-942-0058 |
| Rick Laitinen | 2023 | Commercial Fisherman Processing | Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | 3626 S J St Tacoma, WA 98418 (206) 673-6916 |
| Heather Mann | 2022 | Commercial Fisherman | Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | Midwater Trawlers Coop., PO Box 2352, Newport, OR 541-272-4544 |
| Patrick O’Donnell | 2022 | Active on-boat fisherman Commercial Fisherman Conservation Subsistence | Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | Golden West Fisheries F/V Caravelle PO Box 3075 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-2683 907-539-5296 cell |
| Megan O'Neil | 2023 | Active on-boat fisherman Commercial Fisherman Conservation | BSAI Groundfish GOA Groundfish Halibut/Sablefish | Longline Trawl Pot | N/A | Petersburg Vessel Owner’s Association P.O. Box 232 Petersburg, AK 99833 907-772-9323 |
| Landry Price | 2023 | Active on-boat fisherman Commercial Fisherman Subsistence CDQ | Groundfish Crab | Trawl Pot | N/A | YDFDA 2909 Arctic Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 644-0326 |
| Chelsae Radell | 2023 | Commercial Fisherman Conservation | Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | PO Box 788 Kodiak, AK 99615 (315) 761-3254 |
| Brian Ritchie (Chair) | 2022 | Active on-boat fisherman Conservation Guiding/Rec | Halibut/Sablefish | N/A | N/A | Solstice Charters, LLC P.O. Box 939 Homer, AK 99603 907-299-5273 |
| Matt Upton | 2023 | Commercial Fisherman Processing | BSAI Groundfish GOA Groundfish | Processor Trawl | N/A | United States Seafoods 1801 Fairview Ave. E, STE 100 Seattle, WA 98102 206-763-3133 |
| Paul Wilkins (co-Vice Chair) | 2022 | Commercial Fisherman Processing/marketing 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 | 2022 | Active Fisherman Fisherman Conservation Organization | BSAI Groundfish | Trawl | N/A | United Catcher Boats Association
4005 20th Ave. W., STE 116
Seattle, WA 98199
618-540-0233 |