Advisory Council

University of Tennessee Dr. Brian Alford is a native of Vicksburg, MS and is an Assistant Professor of Fishery Conservation and Management in the Department

Director, Nature Coast Biological Station Professor, University of Florida Dr. Michael Allen is the Director of the Nature Coast Biological Station and a professor of

Robert Arlinghaus is Professor for Integrative Fisheries Management at the Faculty of Life Sciences in joint professorship with the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland

Former Executive Director, American Fisheries Society Doug Austen has been working in the conservation field for over 35 years.  From 2013 to 2024, he served

The Taimen Fund Dan has spent the better part of the last 20 years working in the fly-fishing and conservation community. After years of guiding

WWF International

University of Arkansas 21st Century Chair, Global Change Biology, University of Arkansas Dr. Michael E. Douglas is the 21st Century Chair in Global Change Biology

Co-Owner H2O Bonefishing Jason Franklin is a fishing guide and owner of H20Bonefishing in Grand Bahama. He was born in the Bahamas with English roots.  Jason

Professor of Epidemiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine John D. MacArthur Research Chair, UW–Madison Associate Director for Research, UW–Madison Global Health Institute. Dr.

Monmouth University Dr. Chris Haak was following his desire to spend more time on the water and less time in front of a computer. That

Carolyn Hall (she/her) is a Brooklyn, NY based historical marine ecologist, science communications trainer, and award-winning professional contemporary dancer. She holds a MS in marine

Conservationist, Thailand Outdoors Tatrawee Harakul has been working with local villagers in Northern Thailand on conservation projects for the past 10 years. These projects include

Kenauk Nature Chairman and CEO, North Oaks Investments LLC Doug Harpur is Chairman and CEO of North Oaks Investments LLC. Prior to this, he was

Kenauk Nature I grew up on a farm in the American Midwest surrounded by pastures, oak savannas, and livestock. Later I moved to Canada and

North Carolina Wildlife Confederation North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Retired During Fred Harris’s 36-year tenure at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, he served as

University of Nevada Reno Dr. Zeb Hogan began his professional career with an internship at an aquarium in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, his sophomore year in

Myanmar Fly Fishing Project and The School of Fly Fishing–Yangon Vincent holds a Master Degree in Sustainable Development & Urban Planning. After graduating with his

Atkinson Sustainability Center Dr. Aaron Koning is an aquatic ecologist whose research interests center around conserving freshwater resources. Much of his current research is based

Angler, Conservationist Jeff Koppelman was a research biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation for 30 years after working with Dr. David Philipp on fish

Carleton University Dr. Sean Landsman is an Instructor in Carleton University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Practice program. In this role, Sean helps undergraduate students perfect their

College of DuPage A biologist by training, Dr. James B. Ludden graduated from Moraine Valley Community College in 1990 with an Associate of Science degree.

University of Vermont Dr. Ellen Marsden received her doctorate in Fisheries in 1988 from Cornell University. After post-doctoral work at Cornell, she joined the Illinois

Angler, Conservationalist Dr. M.R. “Mick” Mickelson is a retired orthopedic surgeon from Idaho, having spent his professional career as a sports and joint reconstructive surgeon

Kenauk Nature CEO, Groupe Monaco Automotive Company Dominic Monaco is CEO of the Groupe Monaco Automotive Company and one of four partners that manage the

Director/Producer Josh Murphy is a director and producer and co-founder of Liars & Thieves!, which is a San Francisco-based production company. His film career began

Kenauk Institute William (Bill) Nowell has been working at the Kenauk Nature private reserve near Montebello, Canada for over 3 decades and has been actively

Author Jonathan Olch is the author of the highly acclaimed new book on saltwater flats fishing, A Passion For Permit. This two-volume set, encompassing more

WWF International World Wildlife Fund, Switzerland Stuart Orr is the Leader of World Wildlife Fund’s Freshwater Practice based in Switzerland. His team is over 450

Crestline Capital Management David F. Philipp is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Crestline Investors. Prior to Crestline, Dave co-founded several companies focused

Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), India Rajeev Raghavan is an Assistant Professor at the Department

Natel Energy Michael Spolum is a proud Colorado native who relocated to Southeast Asia in 2002, where he currently lives with his wife, Kingkan, and

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Dr. Cory Suski is a faculty member in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental

Czech Ladies National Flyfishing Champion I come from a fishing family. My great-grandfather and grandfather were both fishermen, and even my grandmother would pick up

Assistant Dean, School of Science Director, Monthouth Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Program Monmouth University John Tiedemann is currently Assistant Dean in the School

Geneticist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Dr. Liz Wallace is a Geneticist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), based at the

World Fish Migration Foundation Herman Wanningen is an aquatic ecologist and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in fish migration and water management. He is

Professor Emeritus Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Dr. Patrick J. Weatherhead’s research has focused on animal ecology and behavior, and

Abaco Lodge Oliver White’s life is the most natural outcome for someone who fell in love with fishing early. And by love, I mean: willing

Ironwood Investment/TNC Bruce C. Williams has more than 40 years of experience in banking and financial counseling. He began his career with a bank in

Boise Genearl Hospital Dr. Shauna Williams is a Colon Rectal Surgeon from Eagle, Idaho. Shauna grew up in Hawaii, an experience that spurred her love