Florida Boating Advisory Council
Member Information
The Boating Advisory Council (BAC) was created within the FWC by section 327.803, Florida Statutes. The BAC consists of 18 members - including representatives from the Florida Legislature, boating-related organizations and 11 members appointed by the Governor. The purpose of the council is to make recommendations to the FWC and the Department of Economic Opportunity regarding issues affecting the boating community.
Members
| Name | Group Represented |
|---|---|
| Mr. Robert Atkins | Boating Public |
| Mr. Chris Castelli | Boating Public |
| Ms. Rebecca Bragg | Canoe or Kayak Enthusiasts |
| Mr. Robert Spaeth | Commercial Fishing Industry |
| Mr. Christopher Shaffner | Commercial Vessel Owners/Operators |
| Mr. Brad Richardson | Department of Environmental Protection |
| Colonel Curtis Brown | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Representative Jay Trumbull | Florida House of Representatives |
| Mr. Mark Crosley | Florida Inland Navigation District |
| Senator Travis Hutson | Florida Senate |
| Mr. David Hankla | Manatee Protection Interests |
| Mr. Hans Wilson | Marine Industries |
| Mr. Joseph Lyshon | Marine Manufacturers |
| Mr. Adam Boatana | Marine Special Events |
| Mr. Michael Shuler | Scuba Diving Industry |
| Mr. William Griswold | U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Mr. William Husted | U.S. Power Squadrons/America's Boating Club |
| Mr. David Childs | Water-related Environmental Groups |