We’re proud to announce that Dr. David Bethoney will take over the Executive Director position recently vacated by Dr. Chris Glass. David comes to us from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology as a Research Assistant Professor. He has more than a decade of experience working with the commercial fishing industry in the Northeast, on developing a river herring bycatch avoidance program and conducting drop camera surveys to support Atlantic sea scallop management. David will be responsible for working with the CFRF Staff, Scientists, Academia, Interns and Consultants to carry out all tasks associated with ongoing projects and general administration. He will also be responsible for pursuing new partnerships and projects, including proposal development and submission, under the advisement of the CFRF Exec. Committee and Board of Directors. David’s first official day is March 2, 2020, his initial opportunity to officially introduce himself and to familiarize himself with the CFRF Staff. Please take a moment to stop by the CFRF office and introduce yourself and welcome David to our dynamic research foundation. The CFRF welcomes you to contact David at dbethoney@cfrfoundation.org or (401) 515-4662. Fred Mattera, CFRF President