Kerry staffs the Habitat Committee and the Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee, working on a variety of issues including offshore wind energy, aquaculture, marine sanctuaries, and essential fish habitat periodic reviews. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master’s Degree in Marine Resource Management from Oregon State University, where he studied marine fisheries management and aquaculture. Prior to coming to the Council, he worked nine years with NMFS on a variety of habitat issues such hydropower, fish passage, gravel extraction, essential fish habitat, and habitat restoration.
Little known fact: Kerry plays bluegrass fiddle and is a founding member of the P-Star All Stars, the PFMC house band.