MEMBERSHIP

Membership As of January 6, 2026

Voting Members 22 Associate Members 60

Total Membership 82

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There are two types of memberships available. Voting Members and Non-Voting Members. VOTING MEMBERS are those that possess a valid CA Commercial Fishing License and have paid current annual dues. NON-VOTING Members are everyone else.

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VCCFA is Member Supported,

Dues are collected June of each year and are based on the following:

Boat Owners $ 75 annually

Boat Owners are CA Commercial Fishermen with 1 or more CA Commercial Fishing Vessels

Crewmembers $ 40 annually

Crewmembers are CA Commercial Fishermen who work on 1 or more CA Commercial Fishing Vessels

Dues paid allow you full access to VCCFA member meetings including polling and voting on issues that VCCFA are undertaking.

Furthermore, as a VCCFA member you vote on Board Members annually

Payment of your dues will classify you as a VOTING MEMBER of VCCFA

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*Refer to the VCCFA BYLAWS for description of voting and non-voting

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Your membership supports the following:

Advocacy: We represent commercial fishermen to government officials, including City Managers, Harbor Directors, County Supervisors, State Assemblymen, and the Governor's Office.
Industry Promotion: We work to increase public awareness of locally caught seafood.
Rights Protection: We address and advocate for issues such as access to boat slips, parking, hoist repairs, and other infrastructure concerns.
Information Access: Members have access to our website with relevant industry information.
Infrastructure Development: We support efforts to expand commercial fishing opportunities, including new infrastructure and outdoor fishermen's markets.
Quarterly Newsletter: Stay informed on Commercial Fising news, Local and Statewide

We are excited about upcoming opportunities, such as the addition of an outdoor fresh fish market at Channel Islands Harbor and expanded commercial fishing infrastructure in Ventura County. Your continued support is vital as we advocate for and protect the commercial fishing industry.

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VCCFA

1237 S. Victoria Avenue #284 Oxnard CA 93035

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*in the event this form is unable to be completed and submitted, please send an email to venturacountyfishermen@gmail.com with your name, request for status (VOTING - NON VOTING - OR INTERESTED PARTY) what harbor you land your fish in, mailing address, phone number, and what you fish for.

*CONTACT INFO RECEIVED WILL BE PROTECTED AND USED ONLY FOR VCCFA ADMIN PURPOSES

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER

Voting Members

Boat Owners/CA Commercial Fishing License

^BOAT OWNER

^^Deckhand

# Retired

In good standing: Dues Paid

^$75 Boat Owners: ^^$40 Crewmember

TIM ATHENS ^ *Board of Directors CI Harbor Representative, Vice President
MIKE VOLASKI SR ^
MIKE VOLASKI ^
MIKE STEINWAND ^^
RANDY HARMSEN ^
ERIC HODGE ^ *Board of Directors
JASON WOODS ^ *Board of Directors President
MIKE KENNY ^ *Board of Directors Member at Large
SCOTT THOMPSON ^
KIM SAWICKI ^
JOE VILLAREAL ^
TONY GREY ^
CORY OTTO ^
NATHAN BORDOFSKY ^
KATIE BORDOFSKY ^^*Board of Directors Member at Large
BILL KUEHN ^*Board of Directors Member at Large
JEFF BUCHANAN ^
BEN HYMAN ^
STEVE MOORE ^
KACEY BROWN ^^
ERIC WOODMANSEE ^
STEVEN KALLAY ^

JONATHAN GONZALE

Associate Members

Representing Associations/Fishery Groups/Processors/Buyers /NON CA Commercial Fishing License

DARRELL KELLER * Board of Directors Treasurer
MARY NISHIMOTO
GENE DEMACHI
PAUL WESTMACOTT
JOHN HIGGINS
JOHN JOLLY
DAVID COLKER * Executive Director
DAVE WERNEBURG
MJ LASKY
RAY KENNEDY
MIKE NEIL^
BILL SUTTON ^
STEVE BOHANNON ^^
FRANK JOSEPH RAMIREZ, ^
SHAWN STEWARD ^
CHRISTOPHER NELSON ^
JOHN SUSSUMS (^)
BLAKE HERMANN ^^
SCOTT JARVIS ^
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AVA SHULENBERG (CFSB)
CHRIS VOSS (CFSB)
RICHARD YODER ^
RAY GREINER^
CHRIS WILLIAMS ^
STEVEN KALLY^^
ANDY VOLASKI ^^
ARISTIDE JAMON (^^)
BRIAN ARESCO ^
CHRIS CARBREY ^
COLE CLARY
CONNER RHOADS ^
DANNY GRAHAM ^
DAVE SHAW
DAVID CLARK (^)
GARY WOLLEMANN (#)
GAVIN TRAN ^
GREG EWART (^^)
HARRY LIQUORNIK ^
JACOB THOMPSON ^^
JASON THOMPSON ^
JEFF MAASSEN ^
KAT JONES
KIM THOMPSON
RAKOWIECKI LEVI ^^
MARC HERMANN ^
MARCO FARRELL (^^)
MIKE FLUKE ^^
NATHAN ROSSER ^
NICK GUGLIELMO ^\
NOAH BELL ^^
PARKER HARRIS ^^
RICHARD KROENER ^
RICK MARTINEZ ^
RYAN BRAGET ^^
STEVE VOLASKI ^
VITALY SVIRIDOFF ^
WILLIAM SHAFER ^
TYLER RECHANY ^
PETER MORICHI ^

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Forever Members:

These former members are no longer with us, and will not be forgotten. Not included in current membership tally

If you know of any additions to this section, please forward that information to venturacountyfishemen@gmail.com so we can publish here.

Doug Walker

Doug Walker (5/17/42 - 6/29/21)

Along with being a commercial fisherman, Doug served as Treasurer of VCCFA, helping keep VCCFA relevant and assited in shaping the future of the industry.

Please email venturacountyfishermen@gmail to suggest content (photos), comments, or memories.

Terry Wilmarth

TERRY WILMARTH: FV Jaqueline (2025)

Terry was a dedicated commercial fisherman who spent his career fishing for halibut, seabass, and angel sharks for Andria's Seafood Restaurant at the Ventura Harbor. His work on the water was a significant part of his life, reflecting his deep connection to the sea.

Please email venturacountyfishermen@gmail to suggest content (photos), comments, or memories.

Jonathan Gonzalez

Jonathan Gonzalez (4/21/1979-11/24/2024)

(2024)

Jonathan Gonzalez served as President of VCCFA, and advocated strongly for the betterment of the Commercial Fishing Industry.

Born on April 21, 1979, at Goleta Valley Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif., Jon was known for his big heart, dedication to his faith, and relentless passion for advocating for what’s right.

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Robert Rhoads

7/15/1955 - 10/27/2025

Robert (Bob Boobala) Rhoads: a pioneer Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Diver.

Dad, Uncle Boobala, Uncle, Bob, Robert Lee Rhoads III, just a few of the names you went by. I know you are at peace in heaven, you taught me about faith and seeing the best in people even when they couldn’t see it in themselves. You had an open door policy in our home growing up making sure everyone felt welcome and safe in our home, it was the gathering post for a lot of us beach kids. They say the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree and I couldn’t agree more, you taught me about the ocean, surfing big waves, diving, building boats, and surrounded me by so many amazing mentors who helped lead me to where I am today. The thing you truly did best was love people, if you ever got a hug from my dad you knew that! When people met you they didn’t forget you, your presence and love had a big impact on everyone. The last few years of your life were a bit rough but Chelsea and I will never choose to remember you that way, we will remember the fun, loving, energetic, goofy dad you were, and will remind our kids of the genuinely good man you were. Our dad was a true man of the sea, he passed away on his boat in a peaceful position sitting upright of natural causes, he is surfing perfect 6-8’ waves in heaven that was always how he imagined it. I promise to set your ashes free in to the ocean where you belong, between Oxnard and Hawaii like I always promised you. The ocean will always be the place I visit you which means I will be with you a lot. Chelsea and I love you so much dad we are so blessed for the time with you on this earth, Rest In Peace Papa 07/15/1955 - 10/27/2025. Aloha Óe A Hui Hou

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