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Kurt Beardslee

Bio

  • Kurt Beardslee is a co-founder of the Wild Fish Conservancy and served as the organization’s Executive Director for over 30 years. In May of 2022, Kurt moved to a new position as Director of Special Projects. In this new role, Kurt will continue to serve as a leader on a number of WFC's priority science, education, and advocacy initiatives. Over the years he has enjoyed working with staff on a variety of wild fish issues, from Central California to Northern Alaska. Previously Kurt worked as an art director in an advertising agency producing educational films for the National Science Foundation. A lifelong Washingtonian, Kurt enjoys boating, fishing and exploring the remote coastal fjords of northern Canada with his wife Candy and his dogs Wally and Fred.

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

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