Dave Kubiak, 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 uses his vessel, F/V Mythos for ecotours and scientific research support.

Karl Ohls, Vice -chair, 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.

Pete Wedin, Vice-chair­, Homer

Pete owns and operates Captain Pete’s Alaska, a year round charter business with his wife Debra. Pete also serves on the Homer Fish and Game Advisory Council and the Homer Global Warming Task Force.

Judy Brakel, Secretary, 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.

Terry Hoefferle, Treasurer, 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 Beebe, Petersburg

Dave has been an Alaskan resident and commercial fisherman for the past 25 years, pursuing Dungeness crab, halibut, herring roe on  kelp, abalone and sea cucumber. He brings unique experience and perspective to the board, having lived in places from Newfoundland to Italy, where he could see firsthand the consequences of failed fisheries and degraded marine ecosystems.

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.

Frank Miles, Kodiak

An active fisherman hailing from the island community of Kodiak, Frank Miles brings to the AMCC board a passion, awareness, and strong interest in fisheries sustainability and community health. Frank has been commercial fishing since the age of 16, participating in numerous fisheries including crab, salmon, shrimp, halibut, sablefish, herring and groundfish. He has fished from the Columbia River to the Bering Sea. Currently the owner and operator of the F/V Lady Lu, Frank is a strong advocate in the fisheries policy arena for working waterfronts, habitat protection and bycatch reduction.

Justin Muller, Anchorage

A resident of Anchorage, Justin originally became involved with AMCC as a volunteer helping us during the financial recovery process over a year ago. 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 a new board member.

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 Bristol Bay with his wife, Lisa, who has a set net site, along with their two children. 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.

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.

Kate Troll, Douglas

Kate Troll is a long-time Alaskan who brings to the AMCC board over 18 years of experience in fisheries and coastal management policy and several years experience in climate and energy policy. Kate has held various positions and posts including serving as the Executive Director of United Fishermen of Alaska, as a policy advisor to the Commissioner of Fish and Game, and as a coastal management analyst in the Governor's office. Through these positions Kate has played a pivotal role in shaping several of Alaska's resource protection measures, including protecting salmon streams and banning salmon farms and high seas driftnets. Most recently, Kate served as the Executive Director of the Alaska Conservation Alliance and Alaska Conservation Voters.

Jon Zuck, 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.