Alaska Sea Grant Advisory Committee

Alaska Sea Grant created a dedicated Advisory Committee in 2003, composed of individuals from an array of stakeholder groups representing all regions of the state. The Advisory Committee provides valuable guidance in identifying state priorities for research, education, and extension within the subset of National Sea Grant themes. The Advisory Committee participates in strategic planning efforts and plays an integral part in the review of research proposals.

James Balsiger, Administrator
Alternate: Steve Davis, Regional NEPA Coordinator
National Marine Fisheries Service

Steve Borell, Executive Director
Alaska Miners Association

Bruce Bustamante, VP Community and Public Affairs
Princess Tours

Dorothy Childers, Program Director
Alaska Marine Conservation Council

Peggy Cowan, Superintendent
Juneau Borough Schools

Pete Esquiro, Executive Director
Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association

Mark Fina, Senior Economist
North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Terry Gardiner, Fisheries Consultant
Solutions That Endure

John J. Goering, Professor Emeritus
Institute of Marine Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Rick Harris, Executive Vice President
Sealaska Corporation

Geoff Haskett, Alaska Regional Director
Alternate: Gary Edwards, Alaska Region Deputy Director
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Dan Hull, Leader
Groundfish Division, Cordova Fishermen United

Denby Lloyd, Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Molly McCammon, Executive Director
Alaska Ocean Observing System

Henry Mitchell, Fisheries Consultant
Anchorage, Alaska

Daniel O'Hara, Mayor
Bristol Bay Borough

Mary Pete, Director
Kuskokwim Campus, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Pete Pinney, Interim Vice Provost for Outreach/Director
Alaska Cooperative Extension Service

John Shively
Resource Development Council

Orson Smith, Professor
School of Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage

Jeff Stephan, Manager
United Fishermen's Marketing Association

Stan Stephens, President
Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises

Bill Streever, Environmental Studies Leader
BP Exploration

Arliss Sturgulewski, former state senator

Joe Thomas, State Senator
Alaska Legislature

Bob Winfree, Technical Representative
National Park Service