Commissioners

U.S. Commissioners

Michelle Connor (USA Co-Chair)

Ms. Connor is Senior Vice-president for Policy at the Cascade Land Conservancy, an organization devoted to the preservation of forest lands in the Puget Sound Basin.  She has advanced steadily at CLC since joining the organization in 1994.  Prior to that, Ms. Connor worked for four years at the Japan Consulate in Seattle.  She holds a Bachelor Arts from Evergreen College  and a Master of Science from the UW College of Forestry.  She has participated in several community service organizations in the central Puget Sound area.
Appointed in November, 2008

Tom Brucker (Commissioner)

Tom's legal career has spanned thirty-seven years, much of which was spent in his own legal practice.  Tom joined the North Cascades Conservation Council in 1964 and has been a committed environmentalist ever since. He was a member of the original R.O.S.S. (Run Out Skagit Spoilers) Committee in 1974 whose actions paved the way for the negotiations leading to the 1984 Treaty. Tom also belongs to the Bicycle Alliance and takes extended biking trips in Europe with his wife Mary.

Re-appointed most recently in November, 2008.

Larry Campbell ( Commissioner)

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Historic Preservation Officer, Intergovermental Relations,

Appointed in November, 2009.

James Hattori (Alternate Commissioner)

Mr. Hattori’s career has spanned the private, public, and non-profit sectors.  Educated in public affairs, he has focused his professional development in the financial management arena.   He has both worked for and advised the City of Seattle and it’s utilities departments.  Recently, he was Foundation and Corporate Grant Manager at the Seattle Symphony.  Jim has a strong interest in outdoor recreation and often passes through the upper Skagit watershed while traveling to the Winthrop area.

Appointed in November, 2008

Jennifer Watkins (Alternate Commissioner)

Ms. Watkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the UW College of Forestry.  She has worked for several years for area non-profit organizations involved in natural resource conservation and education.  Ms. Watkins lives in Seattle and is currently employed by Conservation Northwest, tracking issues in the Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests.  She is on the Board of the Municipal League of King County and has volunteered with a variety of local groups.

Appointed in November, 2008

Timothy Manns (Alternate Commissioner)

Tim Manns’ career spans 34 years with the National Park Service.  From 1992-2006, Tim served as Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services for North Cascades National Park Service Complex.  In this capacity, he directed the Park’s educational and informational services and served as the Park’s Public Information Officer, volunteer coordinator, and co-chair of the Wilderness Committee.  In retirement, Tim volunteers for environmentally focused non-profit organizations and tutors English as a second language.  He holds a bachelors degree in history from Harvard University.

Alison Studley (Alternate Commissioner)

Alison has a graduate degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington. For the past eight years she has been Executive Director of the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group (SFEG), an organization dedicated to salmon restoration.  Alison has been a lifelong resident of the Skagit Valley. She enjoys river rafting, sea kayaking and hiking and believes strongly in preserving the beauty of the area for future generations.

Re-appointed most recently in November, 2009

Jim Davis (Commissioner)

Jim Davis is Executive Director of the North Cascades Conservation Council. For 16 years, he has developed and managed several not-for-profit organizations addressing conservation and public health issues, including several years as co-director of the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project. Jim has coordinated research on knowledge and attitudes of both recreational visitors and local residents regarding wildlife management, forest and road management, and grizzly bear recovery. Jim received MS and PhD degrees in entomology from the University of Missouri and University of California at Berkeley.

Appointed in November, 2011

CANADIAN COMMISSIONERS

Shaun D. Hollingsworth (Canadian Co-Chair)

Shaun Hollingsworth is a former Quality Insurance Inspector for Telus. Within his community, he is the Vice President of Finance for the BC Wildlife Foundation and a Director for the BC Conservation Foundation. In addition, he is a Board Member of the Salmon Enhancement Advisory Board, Sport Fishing Advisory Board, North Shore Stream. Mr. Hollingsworth is also the past President of the North Shore Fish and Game Club.

Appointed in September, 2009

Kerry Grozier (Commissioner)

Mr. Kerry Grozier has recently retired after working with the Ministry of Forests and Range for 27 years, retiring as a District Forest Manager.  Previously, he was an Operations Manager and a Field Operations Supervisor with the Ministry.  Active in his community, Mr. Grozier is a former volunteer Fire Fighter with the North Cowichan Volunteer Fire Department, and he sat on the Executive of the Rotary Sunrise Club.  He is also a former member of the Applied Science Technologists of British Columbia.  Mr. Grozier holds his Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and he completed the Association of BC Forest Professionals Pupil Program.

Appointed in January, 2012

Nancy Wilkin (Commissioner)

Nancy Wilkin is the head of the Office of Sustainability at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC.  Nancy has a long history in the public sector, most recently as Assistant Deputy Minister for Environemental Stewardship with the BC Ministry of Environment.  Prior to that, Nancy was a treaty negotiator.   Nancy also serves with the Child & Nature Alliance of Canada as a Director and as a Director of the BC Board with Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Appointed in November, 2011

Laurie French (Commissioner)

Mr. Laurie French has just completed his first term as Mayor after six years as a Cit Councilor in Hope, BC.  Born and raised in the north Okanagan, Mr. French has also spent time in Toronto and Vancouver, and settled in hope in 1074.  Active in his community, he has thirty-five years of local community experience.  Mr. French has served on a myriad of service clubs and non-profit boards, both government and non-government and has a wide range of business experience.

As Mayor, he served on the following Committees in 2011: the Board of the Fraser Valley Regional District, Fraser Valley Treaty Advisory Committee, Fraser Valley Regional Parks Committee, Fraser Valley Regional Hostpial District, Hope and District Recreation Commission, Hope Emergency Operations Committee (a;ternate), an alternate to the Municipal Insurance Association of BC and the Fraser Health Municipal Government Advisory Council.
Appointed in January, 2012

Thomas Curley (Alternate Commissioner)

Thomas Curley is the Director of Human Resources for Teleflex Canada, a division of Teleflex Canada.  Previously, Mr. Curley was the Manager of Human Resources for 7-Eleven Canada, and also with Scott & Company, which was a law practice in Kamloops, BC.  Active in his community, Mr. Curley was involved with the United Way in Windsor, Ontario.  He holds his Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and his Certificate of Business from the University of Windsor, and he holds his Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

Appointed in January 2012

Gail Ross (Alternate Commissioner)

Gail Ross recently retired after 33 years with BC Parks in which time she was engaged in park systems planning, resource management, interpretation and education, volunteer management and park operations. In the early 1980's, while working in Manning Park, Gail initiated the first international interpretive exchange with North Cascades at Ross Lake. While interpretation and education have been one of the focal points of her career, Gail is also quite familiar with the Skagit Valley having been the volunteer Ecological Reserve Warden for the four eco reserves in the watershed as well as having hiked all of the trails.

Appointed in January 2012

Richard Jessome (Alternate Commissioner)

Richard Jessome lives in Chilliwack, BC and brings a wealth of experience to the Commission. Richard is the Owner and Operator of Dragonfly Ventures, a consulting firm that has completed numerous contracts as project manager for the BC Ministries of Environment, Forest Services, and Highways. He is retired as a Manager with BC Parks and was a Park Ranger in the BC Ministry of Environment. In this role as Manager, he was responsible for managing the delivery of services and activities within a complex group of provincial parks, protected areas, and ecological reserves. Mr. Jessome holds diplomas in ecological integrity, contract negotiation, and effective communication skills.

Appointed in February, 2009