The Council is accepting nominations for its Advisory Panel (AP). Nominations, letters of interest, and a resume or statement of experience should be submitted to the Executive Director through this comment portal by October 31 at 5 pm Alaska time. Anyone may submit a nomination or letter of support, however we do also need to receive a letter of interest and statement of experience directly from the interested person. Please note that all materials submitted will be viewable on this webpage.

A description of AP membership criteria and duties is included in the AP Handbook. Members can be appointed for a 1, 2, or 3-year term by the Council, with a maximum of nine consecutive years on the AP. A posted spreadsheet provides the representation of current AP members by fishery, sector, and interest group. Note that due to budget contingencies, the Council may consider suspending AP stipends in 2026, and/or may choose not to fill all vacancies. 

Advisory Panel vacancies at the end of 2025:

Current AP members with expiring terms who are eligible to be reappointed:

Bernie Burkholder – will have completed first-year orientation, eligible to extend to 3-year term

Shannon Carroll – will have completed a 2-year special appointment

Rick Laitinen – will have completed first 3-year term, eligible for second term

Craig Lowenberg – will have completed a 2-year special appointment

Heather Mann – will have completed 2 full 3-year terms, eligible for third term

Chance Miller – will have completed first-year orientation, eligible to extend to 3-year term

Landry Price – will have completed first 3-year term, eligible for second term

Chelsae Radell – will have completed first 3-year term, eligible for second term

Departing AP members who have resigned or are not eligible for/seeking reappointment: 

Julie Kavanaugh

Patrick O'Donnell

Please attach your letter of interest, resume, and any letters of support by clicking the "comment now" button.