South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel

The Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel (SG AP)’s role is to advise the Council on the South Atlantic snapper grouper fishery which includes 55 species of snappers, groupers, and other bottom and reef fish. The SG AP provides practical insight into these fisheries as well as input on proposed management measures and other Council initiatives. Additionally, the SG AP connects the Council to other fishing stakeholders to promote communication between the Council and fishing communities.  

 The SG AP is comprised of representatives from the commercial, recreational, and for-hire/charter industries, non-governmental organizations, and other groups familiar with the topic of fisheries and management. Members of the SG AP are appointed by the Council and may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms as specified in the AP Policy.  

The SG AP meets in person twice a year and as needed via webinar. 

Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel Members
Panel Name State Seat
1 SG Chris Kimrey (Acting Chair) NC Charter
2 SG Vincent Bonura FL Commercial
3 SG Jon Braun GA Commercial/Charter
4 SG Gettys Brannon III SC NGO
5 SG Scott Buff NC Commercial/Recreational
6 SG Chris Conklin SC Commercial
7 SG Tony Constant SC Charter/Recreational
8 SG Jack Cox Jr. NC Commercial
9 SG Andrew Fish FL Commercial
10 SG Robert Freeman NC Charter
11 SG Richard Gomez FL Charter
12 SG Joe Mathews GA Recreational
13 SG Randy McKinley NC Commercial
14 SG Jeff Marinko GA Commercial
15 SG Chris Militello FL Recreational
16 SG David Moss FL Recreational
17 SG Paul Nelson FL Commercial/Charter
18 SG John Polston FL Commercial
19 SG Stephen Ranney SC Charter
20 SG Paul Rudershausen NC Scientist
21 SG K.P. Scott NC Charter/Commercial
22 SG Cameron Sebastian SC Charter/Commercial
23 SG Haley Stephens FL For-Hire
24 SG Todd Kellison NC NOAA

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