Recent work
The Willapa (2022-present)
Role: Consulting on farm growth, wet storage, and hatchery/nursery proof of concept. Identify and pursue grant-funding which aligns with company goals.
Problem: A 300 acre family-run farm is expanding operations and evaluating a hatchery + nursery model for Pacific and Olympia oysters.
What I did: Advise a growth plan, facility direction, and proof of concept steps for hatchery + nursery. Secure USDA funding for novel nursery design.
Outcome: JARPA submission for single seed growout on intertidal long lines
St. Paul, AK (2025-2028)
Role: Hatchery director, as part of the AKCRRAB team
Problem: Red and Blue King Crab fisheries decline is driving the need for hatchery-based stock enhancement.
What I did: Led facility design, budget build, procurement, and install. Build up programming and facilitate workforce development for new hatchery staff. Annual planning for crab production.
Outcome: Established the first US-based commercial Red King Crab hatchery. Three year programming is staffed and ran by St Paul Islanders.
Marrowstone Island (2024)
Role: Design/build of quarantine + hatchery facility
Problem: Endangered Pinto Abalone stock enhancement program required new quarantine facility to carry out long term restoration to The Puget Sound.
What I did: Designed and built a 300 sq ft quarantine and hatchery facility dedicated to distinct familial crosses and early generation rearing.
Outcome: 20x siloed production tanks facilitate the ‘omics based approach to the conservation being carried out through hatchery production by PSRF/ WDFW/ USGS.
Quilcene (2024-present)
Role: Routine consulting to optimize production and mentor staff
Problem: An established facility experienced year-on-year decline in in-house seed production.
What I did: Diagnosed process bottlenecks to supported protocols and operational cadence without new infrastructure investment.
Outcome: Hitting goals of 2M+ 3mm singles to FLUPSY; improved setting yield, growth rate, and stock health compared with prior years.
NOAA NMFS Manchester (2024)
Role: Facility rehab lead (FLUPSY repair and upgrades)
Problem: A commercial FLUPSY was neglected and further damaged by sea lions. System needed a full restoration on a demanding seasonal timeline.
What I did: Led structural repairs, deck resurfacing, gantry rebuild, trough/bin/pump renewal, and hot-rail deterrent installation under NOAA guidance. Trained staff on operations and routine maintenance.
Outcome: Met timeline to support 2024 season for production, restoration, and research. Staff now operate and maintain FLUPSY without any need for further support by TSF.
