Marine Resources Commission, Virginia

Natural and Historic Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission is to manage, regulate, and develop marine fishery resources; and protect and preserve the marine habitat through a project review and permitting system.

Term

The chairman and two members serve at the pleasure of the Governor for terms coincident with that of the Governor. The remaining six members are appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term of four years. No person, except the chairman, shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

Composition

The Governor appoints the chairman and eight additional members who, to the extent possible, shall be representative of all areas of interest in Virginia’s marine resources, including commercial, recreational, and environmental interests. At least one shall, at the time of his appointment, have earned their livelihood for at least five years from working on Virginia waters. The Governor appoints the chairman, who shall serve as the Commissioner of Marine Resources.

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Current Board Members

Member:Mrs Sandra L. Kellum
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Alan J. Erskine
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Commissioner Jamie Green
Seat: Chair
End Date:6/30/2026
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Member:Jeannette Edwards
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2027
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Member:Patrick Hand
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2027
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Member:Mr Thomas Edison Preston
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2028
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Member:Preston M. White
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2028
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Member:Mr Jeremy S. Headley
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2029
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Member:Mr William A. Bransom
Seat: Representative of Virginia Marine Resources
End Date:6/30/2029
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