Biologist

Aaron Jorgenson

Bio

Aaron Jorgenson is a biologist and a project manager with the Wild Fish Conservancy. A graduate of the University of Washington, Aaron holds a degree in Marine Biology and Forest Ecology. Prior to joining the Wild Fish Conservancy in 2012, Aaron worked as conservation biologist for both nonprofit and private consultant groups. At WFC, Aaron both leads and assist teams of technicians, biologists, and engineers on wide range of projects. His main focus is the development and implementation of alternative sustainable fishing gears, the documentation and subsequent restoration of salmon habitat, and the study of salmon migration patterns in the nearshore environment. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Aaron grew up hunting and fishing alongside his family. He thoroughly enjoys his home bioregion and exploring its diverse watersheds. When he’s not collecting data and engineering new test fisheries, Aaron enjoys surfing, photography, sailing, good food, (great scotch), and spending time with his family.

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Staff

Emma Helverson

Emma Helverson

Executive Director

Kurt Beardslee

Kurt Beardslee

Director of Special Projects

Jamie Glasgow

Jamie Glasgow

Director of Science and Research

Micah Wait

Micah Wait

Director of Conservation

Dr. Nick Gayeski

Dr. Nick Gayeski

Aquatic Ecologist

Mary Lou White

Mary Lou White

Projects Manager/Field Biologist

Adrian Tuohy

Adrian Tuohy

Biologist

Aaron Jorgenson

Aaron Jorgenson

Biologist

Conrad Gowell

Conrad Gowell

Biologist

Colleen McGee

Colleen McGee

Biologist

Doug Hennick

Doug Hennick

Aquatic Ecologist

Frank Staller

Frank Staller

Field Technician

Blake Joplin

Blake Joplin

Field Biologist

Joe Verelli

Joe Verelli

Field Technician

Tina Green

Tina Green

Bookkeeper

Arny Stonkus

Arny Stonkus

Chief Engineer/Ecologist

Bobbi Bevacqua

Bobbi Bevacqua

Field Technician

Devin Swanson

Software Engineer/ IT

Board Members

Graham MacKenzie

Graham MacKenzie

Board President

Hugh H. Lewis

Hugh H. Lewis

Board Secretary/Treasurer

Vance Jennings

Vance Jennings

Board Member

Candace Beardslee

Candace Beardslee

Board member

Dr. Stephen Conroy

Dr. Stephen Conroy

Boardmember

Dr. John R. Skalski

Dr. John R. Skalski

Board member

Dr. Jack Stanford

Dr. Jack Stanford

Board member

Jim Lichatowich

Jim Lichatowich

Board member

Dr. Richard N. Williams

Dr. Richard N. Williams

Board member