The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) on Friday announced the election of Jerry McCune of Cordova District Fishermen United as president.
Paul Shadurs II of Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association has been elected VP and Lindsey Bloom, of Alaska Independent Fishermen’s Marketing Association will serve as fish farm and environmental committee chair. In addition, Bruce Wallace will hold the past president seat on the executive committee.
Also taking effect on 15 June are new at-large board representatives Clay Bezenek of Ketchikan and Victor Jones of Cordova.
“It is a privilege once again to be the UFA President. My concerns are access to the statewide fisheries, Board of Fish, and the Legislature,” said McCune. “With our new executive committee and our new executive director, we can turn the corner to be a political powerhouse. I look forward to helping protect Alaska's fishing families.”
