The first chapter of CCA Oregon was established in the spring of 2007. Since that time CCA Oregon has 9 local chapters covering key areas in the State. In addition to the ever increasing membership, CCA Oregon has also retained a well respected lobbyist in Salem, a regional fisheries director, and an Oregon Executive director, all working toward conservation and preservation of the Pacific Northwest’s marine resources.
Who is
CCA Oregon?
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Through a partnership of eighteen other state chapters in the United States, CCA Oregon has a lobbyist and general counsel in Washington DC working on our behalf. OREGON is an advocacy group for salmon, steelhead, and our other Northwest fish. Our job is to give voice to this precious resource that cannot defend itself against destruction.
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization comprised of 17 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. CCA’s strength is drawn from the tens of thousands of recreational fresh and saltwater anglers who make up its membership. From South Texas to the upper reaches of Maine, CCA’s grassroots influence is felt through state capitals, U.S. Congress and, most importantly, in the conservation and restoration of our coastal marine resources.
CCA Oregon Leadership
PAT HOGLUND
Executive Director
Email: phoglund@ccaoregon.org
Hoglund first became a CCA member in 2007 when it first established its roots in the Pacific Northwest. Since that time, he has championed CCA’s message in Salmon & Steelhead Journal. In 2018 Hoglund was inducted into CCA Oregon’s Hall of Fame for his contributions to salmon and steelhead conservation.
Hoglund continues his role as editor and publisher of his sportfishing titles, Salmon & Steelhead Journal, Traveling Angler and Steelheader’s Journal. Hoglund first began publishing Salmon & Steelhead Journal in 2004. The magazine will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2024.
Hoglund lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Mary. He has two adult children and a yellow Lab named Maybel. He graduated from Washington State University in 1989 where he studied Journalism.
BRYAN HANSEL
Assistant Director
Email: bhansel@ccaoregon.org
Bryan Hansel is the Assistant Director for CCA Oregon. A graduate of Washington State University, Hansel assists in all facets of communication, chapter development, fundraising and helping to coordinate banquet operations.
He studied Journalism and Public Relations in college and has worked previously for non-profits in Washington.
HEATH HEIKKILA
Regional Fisheries Director
Heath Heikkila works at the intersection of government, policy, and communications advocating for solutions to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most challenging natural resource issues. Heath is passionate about the things that make the Northwest a great place to live, work, and play – and works to promote federal, state, and regional policies to make it even better.
Prior to forming Cascade Public Affairs, Heath spent over a decade in the government affairs practice group of a Portland-based law firm. Heath also had experience working as an aide in the Washington State Senate and was active in grassroots and political campaigns in the Pacific Northwest before spending 8 years in Washington, D.C. in both the public and private sectors. He served as a Policy Advisor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he primarily focused on Western environmental and fisheries issues, including Pacific salmon recovery efforts.
Heath and his wife have three daughters and reside in Washington state.
SHAWN MILLER
State Lobbyist
Shawn Miller is President of Miller Public Affairs in Salem and has worked the halls of the Oregon State Capitol for 23 years. Miller Public Affairs is built upon getting results in a very competitive environment. Shawn relishes the competition of the legislative process just as he enjoyed playing NCAA collegiate and professional soccer before becoming a lobbyist. He and his wife Stephanie live in Portland and have two boys—Gunder and Grey.
CCA Oregon State Officers
Dave Schamp
Chairman of the Board
Jack Smith
State President
Lynn Buerer
State Treasurer
Julie Monroe-Falk
Secretary
CCA Oregon State Committee Chairs
Ken Chambers
Management
Jack Smith
Government Relations
Jim Kennedy
Communications
Lynn Buerer
Finance & Budget Committee
Jack Smith
Habitat
Ken MacColman
Membership Committee
Mari Chambers
Banquet Steering