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Board of Directors & Board of Advisors
Board of Directors
Terry Hoefferle, Vice-chair, Dillingham
A long time resident of Western Alaska and former CEO of 
the Bristol Bay Native Association (1990-2005), Terry lives in Dillingham and brings more than 30 years of experience in community development to AMCC’s board of directors.
Dave Kubiak, Vice-Chair, Kodiak
Dave has lived in Kodiak for 35 years, where he raised his family fishing for Dungeness crab, cod, halibut and salmon and taught high school English. Dave fishes for halibut and cod and uses his vessel, F/V Mythos for scientific research support. Dave currently serves on the Alaska State Legislature's Northern Waters Task Force.
Jon Zuck, Vice-Chair, Anchorage
Jon first came to Alaska in 1982 as a foreign fisheries 
observer with the National Marine Fisheries Service. He has over 30 years of professional experience in commercial fishing operations, fisheries-related economic development, and environmental and ecological impact assessment. Jon has worked as a technical advisor for one of the six CDQ groups in western Alaska and as an advocate for near-shore fishermen with the Bering Sea Fishermen's Association.
Justin Muller, Treasurer, Anchorage
A resident of Anchorage, Justin works as a public accountant serving non-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations throughout Alaska. He brings superb financial skills, a lifelong enthusiasm for sport fishing, and his passion for AMCC’s mission to his role as Treasurer.
Karl Ohls, Secretary, Anchorage
Karl is a natural
resource policy expert with North Star Group in
Washington, D.C. providing government affairs consulting services on
Alaska issues. Karl has long been active in rural Alaska natural
resource issues. Prior to living in D.C. Karl worked for the Bering Sea
Fishermen’s Association and Alaska Department of Commerce.
Judy Brakel, Gustavus
A lifelong resident of southeast Alaska, Judy lives with her 
husband
in Gustavus. Judy is an anthropologist and sea kayaking guide with a
keen interest in Alaska's fisheries and fishing culture.
Walter Sargent, Kodiak
Walter is owner of the F/V Major fishing mainly halibut and 
cod. His great-grandfather sailed to Alaska in 1867. A lifelong resident of Kodiak, Walter has been active in Alaska Native and community organizations and conservation initiatives.
Leigh Thomet, Kodiak
A Kodiak resident since 1990, Leigh has worked in the 
salmon fishery for 23 years, owning and fishing a setnet operation with her husband for the past 10 years. Leigh brings her many years of experience as a salmon fisher as well as her dedication to community involvement to AMCC's board.
Switgard Duesterloh, Kodiak
Switgard has a diverse background in marine, aquatic and 
fisheries sciences, and has worked numerous contract jobs,including copepod sampling, research diving, environmental impact studies and at-sea sampling. Since 1997, Switgard has resided in Alaska, completing her doctoral thesis in '03, studying the effects of dissolved oil and UV radiation. She has worked in salmon and herring fisheries management as well as salmon research and lake ecology. Interests include marine interactions, global climate change, science education, propagation of healthy environments and healthy lifestyles, and sustainable energy projects.
Mark Munro, Homer
Mark has lived in Alaska for over 25 years, first coming from Maine for summer cannery work, then changing residency to work in journalism and eventually, fishing. He has worked herring in Prince William Sound, Norton Sound, crabbing in the Aleutians, gillnetting and wild kelp harvesting in Togiak, salmon drift netting, as well as sea cucumber and sea urchin diving, black cod and halibut longlining and grey cod fishing. He currently fishes salmon Bristol Bay. In the off season, Mark and his family reside in Homer where he operates a small single pilot air taxi service. His interest in being on the AMCC board stems from a desire to retain the working waterfront nature of coastal Alaska and the fishing rights of these areas.
Board of Advisors
Linda Behnken- Sitka, AK
Jim Brennan - Anchorage, AK
Harvey Goodell- Kodiak, AK
Terry Johnson- Anchorage, AK
Eric Jordan- Sitka, AK
Michelle Rigway - Auke Bay, AK
Kristin Stahl-Johnson- Kailua, HI