For Immediate Release Contact: Frances Leach, Executive Director

May 21, 2019 Office (907)586-2820

United Fishermen of Alaska Announces Selection of Scott Kelley as

Executive Administrator
United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), Alaska’s statewide commercial fishing trade association, is
pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Kelley as its Executive Administrator effective June,
2019. Mr. Kelley, a Juneau resident, brings vast experience in commercial fisheries as the
former Director of Commercial Fisheries for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

“Scott’s immense knowledge of commercial fisheries in Alaska is well-respected and his

relationship with commercial fishermen is extremely valuable. We are very lucky to have him
join our organization,” said UFA Executive Director Frances Leach.

Mr. Kelley is replacing retiring UFA employee Mark Vinsel who has worked for UFA for 18
years in several capacities, including Executive Director.

UFA is the statewide commercial fishing umbrella association, representing 35 member

organizations from fisheries throughout Alaska and its offshore waters.