We honor the dedicated fisheries professionals who have served as leaders within the Northeast Division of the American Fisheries Society (NED-AFS). Their contributions have left a lasting impact on both the Society and the fisheries profession. By recognizing these past presidents, we celebrate their leadership that continues to inspire and guide the work of the Northeast Division today.
Past Northeast Division Presidents
| Years | President |
| 1951-1952 | Elwood A. Seaman* |
| 1952-1953 | Gordon L. Trembley |
| 1953-1954 | A. Heaton Underhill |
| 1954-1955 | A. Heaton Underhill |
| 1955-1956 | John R. Greeley |
| 1956-1957 | Lyle M. Thorpe |
| 1957-1958 | Gustave Prevost |
| 1958-1959 | Edward Kinney |
| 1959-1960 | Saul B. Saila |
| 1960-1961 | Lyndon Bond |
| 1961-1962 | Dwight A. Webster |
| 1962-1963 | W. Harry Everhart |
| 1963-1964 | Lyle M. Thorpe |
| 1964-1965 | Keen Buss |
| 1965-1966 | William Thompkins |
| 1966-1967 | H. Etienne Corbeil |
| 1967-1968 | Arthur O. Riel |
| 1968-1969 | David w. Robinson |
| 1969-1970 | Dwight A. Webster |
| 1970-1971 | Frank Grice |
| 1971-1972 | Robert A. Jones |
| 1972-1973 | Kendall Warner |
| 1973-1974 | James A Mccann |
| 1974-1975 | Alfred W. Eipper |
| 1975-1976 | Colton Bridges |
| 1976-1977 | Delano R. Graff |
| 1977-1978 | William C. Leggett |
| 1978-1979 | Stephen H. Taub |
| 1979-1980 | Edwin L. Cooper* |
| 1980-1981 | William A. Flick |
| 1981-1982 | w. Leigh Bridges |
| 1982-1983 | Dean E. Arnold |
| 1983-1984 | Terrence A. Haines |
| 1984-1985 | Stephen G. Rideout |
| 1985-1986 | Frederic Serchuk |
| 1986-1987 | Charles F. Thoits |
| 1987 1988 | Angelo lncerpi |
| 1988-1989 | Gilbert C. Radonski |
| 1989 1990 | John R. Moring |
| 1990-1991 | John F. O’Brien |
| 1991-1992 | Robert F. Carline* |
| 1992-1993 | Kenneth L. Beal* |
| 1993-1994 | Carolyn A. Griswold |
| 1994-1995 | William A. Hyatt |
| 1995-1996 | Martin T. Marcinko |
| 1996-1997 | Henry E. Booke |
| 1997-1998 | Donna L. Parrish* |
| 1998-1999 | Linda E. Bireley |
| 1999-2000 | Barbara A. Knuth* |
| 2000-2001 | Douglas L. Stang |
| 2001-2002 | Richard A. Jacobson |
| 2002-2003 | Joan G. Trial |
| 2003-2004 | Ronald J. Essig* |
| 2004-2005 | C. Paola Ferreri |
| 2005-2006 | Margaret H. Murphy |
| 2006-2007 | Larry M. Miller |
| 2007-2008 | Scott R. Decker |
| 2008-2009 | Desmond M. Kahn |
| 2009-2010 | Paul Perra |
| 2010-2011 | John A. Arway |
| 2011-2012 | Phil Downey |
| 2012-2013 | Randy Jackson |
| 2013-2014 | Jim Armstrong |
| 2014-2015 | John E. Cooper |
| 2015-2016 | Kristen Ferry |
| 2016-2017 | Jason Vokoun |
| 2017-2018 | Justin Davis |
| 2018-2019 | Jud Kratzer |
| 2019-2020 | John Magee |
| 2020 -2021 | Ed Hale |
| 2021-2022 | Patrick Shirey |
| 2022-2023 | Susan Cushman |
| 2023-2024 | Andrew Bade |
Meet our Current Northeast Division Officers
Meet the dedicated professionals leading the current NED-AFS! Our officers play a vital role in advancing fisheries science, supporting professional development, and fostering collaboration across the region. Learn more about our leadership team and their commitment to the fisheries community.
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