Hugh Lewis is an avid conservationist and a founding member of Wild Fish Conservancy. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California and obtained a law degree from the George Washington University. He has retired from the practice of law and now spends much of his time working on conservation issues affecting fish, birds and the natural environment. He lives with his wife in Bellingham, Washington, where he also builds bamboo fly rods, plays jazz flute and enjoys spending time with his grandson.