Art Nelson joined the department as an Information Officer for the Division of Commercial Fisheries in 2007 and was hired as the Executive Director for the Board of Fisheries in August 2022. Prior to working for ADF&G, Art worked on western Alaska fishery issues in a variety of capacities for over 20 years and served as an appointed member on the Board of Fisheries from 2003 to 2007. Art lives in Anchorage with his wife, Joni. They have three adult sons, a black lab, a Belgian Malinois, and a dachshund. While his winter months will be filled with meetings, he spends his spare time in the summer fishing and exploring in Prince William Sound.

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Executive Director, Board of Game