MEMBERSHIP

Membership As of February 23, 2026

Voting Members 30 Associate Members 51

Total Membership 81

Voting Members (30)

Boat Owners/CA Commercial Fishing License

^BOAT OWNER

^^Deckhand

# Retired

In good standing: Dues Paid

^ Boat Owners: ^^ Crewmember

TIM ATHENS ^ *Board of Directors CI Harbor Representative, Vice President
CASEY BROWN ^^
JEFF BUCHANAN ^
NATHAN BORDOFSKY ^
KATIE BORDOFSKY ^*Board of Directors Member at Large
DANNY GRAHAM ^
RAY GREINER^
TONY GREY ^
RANDY HARMSEN ^
BLAKE HERMANN ^^
ERIC HODGE ^ *Board of Directors
BEN HYMAN ^
STEVEN KALLAY ^
MIKE KENNY ^ *Board of Directors Member at Large
M.KENNY DECKHAND ^^
BILL KUEHN ^*Board of Directors Member at Large
MIKE NEIL^
CHRISTOPHER NELSON ^
CORY OTTO ^
KIM SAWICKI ^
MICHAEL STEINWAND ^^
JACOB THOMPSON ^^
SCOTT THOMPSON ^
BODHI TIPPO ^^
JOE VILLAREAL ^
MIKE VOLASKI SR ^
MIKE VOLASKI ^
ERIC WOODMANSEE ^
JASON WOODS ^ *Board of Directors President
RICHARD YODER ^

JONATHAN GONZ

Associate Members (51)

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

BRIAN ARESCO ^
NOAH BELL ^^
RYAN BRAGET *^^
CHRIS CARBREY ^
DAVID CLARK ^
COLE CLARY
GREG EWART ^^
MARCO FARRELL *^^
MIKE FLUKE ^^
NICK GUGLIELMO ^
PARKER HARRIS ^^
MARC HERMANN ^
ARISTIDE JAMON (^^)
SCOTT JARVIS ^
RAY KENNEDY
RICHARD KROENER ^
HARRY LIQUORNIK ^
RICK MARTINEZ ^
STEVE MOORE ^^
PETER MORICHI ^
JEFF MAASSEN ^ *Board ofDirectors, Port Hueneme Rep.
STEVE MOORE ^
LEVI RAKOWIECKI ^^
FRANK JOSEPH RAMIREZ, ^
TYLER RECHANY ^
CONNER RHOADS ^
NATHAN ROSSER ^
DAVE SHAW
AVA SHULENBERG (CFSB)
WILLIAM SHAFER ^
SHAWN STEWARD ^
JOHN SUSSUMS (^)
BILL SUTTON ^
VITALY SVIRIDOFF ^
KIM THOMPSON ^
JASON THOMPSON ^
GAVIN TRAN ^
ANDY VOLASKI ^^
STEVE VOLASKI ^
CHRIS VOSS
CHRIS WILLIAMS ^

Associate Members NON CF

DAVID COLKER * Executive Director
GENE DEMACHI
JOHN HIGGINS
MICHAEL HWANG
JOHN JOLLY
DARRELL KELLER * Board of Directors Treasurer
MJ LASKY
MARY NISHIMOTO
DAVE WERNEBURG
PAUL WESTMACOTT
GARY WOLLEMANN (#)

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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Paying dues:

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

Click here to view VCCFA ByLaws

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------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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