Alaska Sea Grant Advisory Committee, 2003–2007
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
Marcia Blaszak, Alaska Regional
Director
Alternate Bob Winfree, Technical Representative
National Park Service
Steve Borell, Executive
Director
Alaska Miners Association
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
Solutions That Endure
John J. Goering, Professor
Emeritus
Institute of Marine Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Rick Harris,
Executive Vice President
Sealaska Corporation
Dan Hull, Leader
Groundfish Division, Cordova Fishermen United
Denby Lloyd, Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
Molly McCammon, Executive Director
Alaska Ocean Observing System
Thomas Melius, Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Henry Mitchell, Fisheries Consultant
Anchorage, Alaska
Daniel O'Hara, Mayor
Bristol Bay Borough
Mary Pete,
Director
Kuskokwim Campus, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Pete Pinney, Acting Director
Alaska Cooperative Extension Service
John Shively,
CEO
Pebble Partnership
Orson Smith, Associate
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
Swalling and Associates, CP
Joe Thomas, State Senator
Alaska Legislature

