Staff

The office of the Gulf & South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation, Inc. in Tampa, FL is staffed by a team that shares in dedication and commitment to the betterment of the Industry.

Gulf & South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation, Inc.
Lincoln Center, Suite 740
5401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33609
813.286.8390

Judy L. Jamison, Executive Director

The Foundation’s Executive Director has ultimate responsibility for all administrative and programmatic Foundation activities with oversight by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The Executive Director ensures timely progress of activities to meet program objectives and confirms compliance of all activities with NOAA/NMFS guidelines. judy.jamison@att.net

Frank Helies, Program Director

The Program Director has overall responsibility of the technical aspects of all Foundation projects –  coordinating performance activities of all project personnel, including contractors. The Program Director also coordinates analytical efforts and prepares all programmatic reports concerning project performance.  fchelies@verizon.net

Charlotte Irsch, Grants Specialist

The Grants Specialist is responsible for maintaining general financial accounting of all Foundation funds including cooperative agreements and contracts, and communicates with NOAA Grants Management personnel and assists auditors in their reviews.  gulfsouthfdn@att.net

Gwen Hughes, Program Specialist

The Program Specialist is responsible for tracking programmatic activities, processing requests for reimbursement and generating supporting documentation. The Program Specialist maintains constant communication with sub-contractors, independent contractors and program coordinators to monitor project status.  gwen.hughes@att.net

Joanne McNeely, Seafood Marketing Coordinator

The contracted Seafood Marketing Coordinator is responsible for all marketing and public relations for the Foundation.  The Seafood Marketing Coordinator works with industry, restaurants, retailers, Sea Grant, government and non-government organizations to increase awareness about seafood from the Gulf and South Atlantic and the hardworking individuals who harvest, process and provide you with wonderful seafood from the South.  mcneely.joanne@gmail.com