Advisory Board
The Rasmuson Fisheries Research Board (RFRC) Advisory Board was created in 1994. Dr. Al Tyler, Associate Dean of the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, was instrumental in creating the RFRC and served as the first director until his retirement from UAF in 2002. Other board members came from various walks of fishery life, including industry, fishery management councils, the state legislature, and government agencies. All board members have a thorough understanding of science as a critical element in fisheries and are committed to the sustainable management of these resources, and to the social and economic well-being of Alaska.
Current members of the RFRC Advisory Board
- Jessica Black (2023–current) — UAF Chancellor Appointment
- Lisa Busch (2023–current) — Rasmuson Foundation Appointment
- Adam Gibbons (2023–current) — Rasmuson Foundation Appointment
- Lara Horstmann (2023–current) — UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Dean Appointment
- Franz Mueter (2025-current) — UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Dean Appointment
- Trent Sutton, RFRC Director (2015–current) — UA Foundation Appointment
- Norman Van Vactor (2024-current) — Rasmuson Foundation Appointment
Former members include:
- D. Lee Alverson (2000–2005)
- James Balsiger (2000–2022)
- Jim H. Branson (1994–2007)
- Alec W. Brindle (1995–2007)
- Robert Brophy (1994)
- Alvin R. Burch (1994–2016)
- James O. Campbell (1997–2005)
- Michael Castellini (2010–2014)
- Doug Hoedel (2005–2022)
- Stephanie Madsen (2023-2025)
- Jim McManus (2007–2022)
- Donald D. O’Dowd (1994–1997)
- Chris Oliver (2005–2016)
- Steven Pennoyer (1994–2000)
- Edward B. Rasmuson (2001– January 2022)
- Clem V. Tillion (1994– October 2021)
- Albert V. Tyler (1994–2005)
- Kevin Whitworth (2023–2024)
- Denis Wiesenburg, Director (2004–2010)
- David Witherell (2017–2022)