Jamie Green, Commissioner of Marine Resources,
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Mrs. Jeannette Edwards
Appointed to the Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin in September 2023. Mrs. Edwards of Onley, VA serves as the CEO of Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. She has a degree in biology from Salisbury State University, and she has received many accolades over the years, including the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 2022, and the Soroptimist Club’s Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. Mrs. Edwards was the co-owner of Edwards’ Seafood on Route 13 in Onley, which earned her the title of Small Business Person of the Year in 2016.
Mr. Patrick Hand
Appointed to the Commission by Governer Glenn Youngkin in September 2023.
Mr. A.J. Erskine
Mr. A.J. Erskine joined Cowart Seafood Corporation and Bevans Oyster Company in 2005 to develop oyster aquaculture programs. Today, the companies are vertically integrated and operate intensive and extensive aquaculture operations that are some of the largest on the east coast. Mr. Erskine has a degree in biology from the University of New Hampshire and a masters in marine science from the College of William and Mary. He lives in Weems and enjoys being on the water and spending time with his family.
Mrs. Lynn Kellum
Mr. Will Bransom of Virginia Beach, VA
William "Will" Bransom of Virginia Beach, VA was appointed to the Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin in May 2022. Will Bransom was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Richmond in 1978 and received a Commission in the United States Navy in 1983. Following a 35 year career he retired in 2013 with the rank of Captain. He's an avid saltwater angler, recreational diver, technical diver, and Commercial Captain.
Mr. Spencer Headley of Reedville, VA
Appointed to the Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin in April 2022. Jeremy Spencer Headley (Spencer) born and raised on the waterfront in Reedville Virginia is an avid recreational angler and commercial fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 35 years. Spencer has a vast experience covering many facets of the things people enjoy doing on the Bay. His expertise of fisheries and geographical knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay will serve as an invaluable resource on the Commission. Spencer and his wife Erin, of over 10 years, enjoy camping and many other environmental activities when they are not working.
For questions related to the Commission meetings please contact:
Michele Guilford, Commissioner's Assistant, at (757) 247-2206; Michele.Guilford@mrc.virginia.gov