Engel was first appointed to the Fish Board in 1993 and this will be his third term. He has also served as the board's chairman. A retired drug enforcement agent, Dersham served on several industry panels, including the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Halibut Charter working group. The State Board of Fisheries is responsible for establishing regulations for the conservation and management of Alaska's fish resources. Each board has seven members.
Terms are for three years.
The Fish Board meets approximately 45 to 55 days a year.