John Kirby is a retired Navy Captain with a BS in Fisheries Science and a Ph.D. in Humanities/Technology. He has been actively involved in environmental issues since his early college days. After retiring from the Navy, he served as a Conservation District Supervisor in Montana and was instrumental in the design, formation and implementation of the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council, a first in the United States.
John is a passionate fisherman who greatly enjoys spending time on the water and fishing – fly fishing being his most favorite – and delights in the many friends it has brought into his life. In addition to boating, he and his partner Susan travel extensively, both cruising and RV camping. During Oregon’s “wet’ season he can often be found working on his HO gauge model railroad (Great Northern RR in the 1950’s) or planning his next garden.
Mike Sinnott is a Fish Biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Science. During his 22-year career he has been an integral part of multiple research projects that have improved the methodologies used to calculate spawning escapement (how many adult fish successfully reproduce) for Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead trout. He now works in the North Coast Watershed District where his research background assist in managing and protecting the areas fish populations and habitat.
When not at work, Mike and his wife Jamie enjoy hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming, and taking advantage of the amazing resources and scenery the North Coast has to offer.
Mark’s background is in agriculture and he has worked in various roles within the Dairy Sector.
CEO of the Oregon Humane Society, lifelong advocate for the welfare of companion and wild animals.
Having volunteered for TEP, NW Steelheaders, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Mule Deer Foundation and many other organizations over the past 45 years, it is apparent the fostering of an appreciation and understanding of the outdoors in our youth is critical on so many fronts. TEP gets an A+ from me for all the great work they do and have done with school kids and the community for many years. All the good things being done by TEP and other groups for habitat and conservation will be for naught if future generations cannot maintain the effort.
David is a professional fishing guide. He is passionate about TEP’s mission & improving salmon runs.
Born in Portland and raised in a Navy family, Bill has journeyed from Astoria to Pearl Harbor, Washington D.C., and San Diego. A proud Vietnam veteran, he served three and a half years on a destroyer out of Yokosuka, Japan, bravely enduring 12 typhoons at sea. Following that, he spent two years as a radar operator in a patrol squadron over the North Pacific.
After his service, Bill graduated from Oregon State University with a journalism degree and a minor in fish and wildlife. He spent eight years at the Corvallis Gazette-Times, covering various beats and writing outdoor articles. In 1981, he joined The Oregonian, where he continued his passion for hunting, fishing, and wildlife journalism.
Though officially retired in 2008, Bill remains active as a freelancer in both the sports and news sections. He’s also a past president of Outdoor Writers of America and Northwest Outdoor Writers, as well as a former chair of the Clackamas River Basin Council, where he continues to serve on the executive committee.
Tillamook resident for the past 18 years, retired from ODFW with 36 years.
