Mark Ashley, President, is a founding member of the Willapa Bay Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group (WBRFEG). He is a commercial fisherman in Willapa Bay, as well as the Washington coast and Alaska. Mark is Chairman of the Pacific County Conservation Group and is a member of the Pacific County Water Resource Coordinating Council.
Ron Craig, Vice President and Manager, has been active in Willapa Bay salmon enhancement projects since 1992 after retiring from The Boeing Company. Ron has 32 years of experience in Research Development and Engineering at Boeing, working as Senior Engineering Manager in the development of complex systems for the aerospace industry.
Ron also served as City Councilman for 11 years in Auburn, WA, and was appointed Chairman of large regional utility districts in Federal Way and Auburn, WA for 11 years.
David Lewis, Treasurer, has been a member of WBRFEG for 6 years. An electrical engineer by training, David is co-owner of Vetter’s Veterinary Hospital and is an avid sports fisherman.
Jewel Hardy, Secretary, has been a WBRFEG board member for 6 years. She brings her financial expertise in the banking industry to the organization. Jewel is active in a local community drug support organization, and she is president of Washington State Trail Riders Association.
Bob Lake is a founding member of WBRFEG. He is a commercial fisherman in Willapa Bay, as well as along the Oregon coast. He served as a Salmon Enhancement Advisor to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for 11 years. Bob assisted in the establishment of Washington State’s Regional Enhancement Groups and is President of the Willapa Gill Netters Association.
Bruce Ogren is a founding member of WBRFEG. He is a commercial fisherman in Willapa Bay, as well as the Washington coast and Alaska.