
A technical and administrative staff based in Newburyport, MA supports the Council’s activities. Led by its Executive Director, the staff is responsible for all aspects of Council operations, including preparing fishery management plans and other documents that reflect the Council’s positions and policies, ensuring program continuity, and the maintenance of records and archives.

The New England Fishery Management Council welcomed four new staff members between January 2022 and January 2023. Angela Forristall, second from right, joined the staff in January 2022. David McCarron, not pictured, joined in June 2022. Emily Bodell, second from left, and Connor Buckley, far right, both came on board in January 2023. Also pictured are: Robin Frede, far left, Dr. Jamie Cournane, third from left, and Executive Director Tom Nies, center.


Christopher Kellogg




Woneta Cloutier

Sherie Goutier

Andrew Applegate


Michelle Bachman

Emily Bodell

Connor Buckley

Dr. Jamie Cournane

Jennifer Couture

Dr. Rachel Feeney


Robin Frede
David McCarron

Jonathon Peros
