The Board of Directors brings mission-based leadership to strengthen commercial fishing in the Prince William Sound region and provides strategic governance in accordance with organizational bylaws.

Member-ballot election will be held via email September 1-30, 2025.

New board members will be seated at the first meeting in October.

CDFU Board Nominations

Now accepting nominations
for 2025-2027 Term

Nomination information

We are actively seeking nominations for board leadership in the following seats on the 2025 CDFU ballot:

  • Setnet seat

  • Groundfish/Shellfish seat

  • Gillnet seat

  • Seine seat

  • 2 General seats

Eligible candidates:

  • Only those with current CDFU membership may nominate a fisherman (yes, you can nominate yourself!)

  • Nominees for non-general seats must hold an applicable active permit.

  • Nominees must hold current CDFU membership before being added to official ballots.

Quick info:

  • Board meetings are held monthly, October-May. We do not hold regular meetings in the summer.

  • Board members can attend meetings in person in CDFU’s Cordova office, or via video conference. 

  • Seat terms are 2 years. Seats on the 2025 ballot serve from when confirmed by the board in the fall through 2027.

  • Board members serve to carry out a strategic plan and act in compliance with CDFU organizational bylaws, articles, protocols, policies and procedures.

The best way to understand what it means to be a CDFU Board member is to talk with one! Contact us at board@cdfu.org to find a great time to connect.

To nominate yourself, an incumbent, or other CDFU member, please fill out the online nomination form below by August 29th.

Nominate a Board Member!