Steve Reifenstuhl To Present The Story Of NSRAA At Chamber Luncheon

Weekly luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Enjoy great food, dynamic speakers, and exciting networking opportunities. Chamber luncheons are open to the public. Chamber members receive special member-only pricing.

Executive Lunch
Sponsor First National Bank Alaska
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Speaker
Steve Reifenstuhl, General Manager
Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA)

Presentation
NSRAA and Commercial Fishermen
Commercial fishermen started NSRAA in 1978; they invested their money in a high risk venture with an uncertain future. Like many start ups, the first 12 years sucked money with little return on investment. This is the story of humble beginnings, visionary thinkers, and success, not just for fishermen, but for coastal communities throughout Southeast, particularly Sitka.

Biography
Reifenstuhl has been with NSRAA for 34 years. He is also works with Patagonia Inc. on product development, holds a seat on the SEDA Board of Directors, is on the State Cruise Ship Science Panel, is on the North Pacific Research Board Advisory, and is on the United Fishermen of Alaska Board of Directors. Reifenstuhl attended the University of West Virginia, graduate and undergraduate school in wildlife biology. He was born in Washington D.C., grew up in small town New York, and moved to Sitka without a job after college, where he says he was meant to be born and plans to stay. Reifenstuhl spends his free time outdoors mountain climbing, ocean kayaking, hunting, etc.