Overview
CDFW administers OREHP with advice from a 10-member Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel (OREAP). The OREAP consists of academic and management agency scientists, representatives of both commercial and recreational fishing groups, and the aquaculture industry. The OREAP provides assistance to the CDFW Director in establishing policy and direction for the OREHP. The annual budget for the OREHP is also determined jointly by the OREAP and CDFW.
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel will be Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 160, Seal Beach, CA, 90740. For questions or additional information, please email OREHP@wildlife.ca.gov.
Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel Members and Alternates
| Stakeholder Interest Group - Voting Members |
Member |
Alternate Member |
| Aquaculture |
Tony Vaught |
Vacant |
| Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessel |
Ken Franke |
Merit McCrea |
| Commercial Fishing |
Rob Ross |
David Rudie |
| Commercial Fishing |
Nick Guglielmo |
Vacant |
| Public/Non-government |
Michael Quill |
Vacant |
| Sportfishing |
John Ballotti |
Myles Blatt |
| Sportfishing |
Jim Hendricks |
Sandra Estep |
| Sportfishing |
Tonie Bangos |
John Riordan |
| Nonvoting Members |
Member |
Alternate Member |
| Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Kirsten Ramey |
N/A |
| California Sea Grant |
Theresa Sinicrope Talley |
N/A |
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Notes
Meeting agendas and notes prior to 2024 may be requested at OREHP@wildlife.ca.gov.