FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 16, 2019

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Craig Morris, CEO (703) 254-8841
Erin Jundef, Ketchum, (415) 984-6269
Media@alaskapollock.org

GAPP Elects 2020 Board of Directors, Officers at Annual Membership Meeting

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON—The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced today
the re-election of its current Board of Directors and Officers for the coming year. The eleven Board of
Directors, approved by the membership as a slate, will continue to represent the entire Wild Alaska
Pollock fishery and be comprised of executives from the various organizations and companies with a
share of the total allowable catch (TAC). Mikel Durham of American Seafoods will remain GAPP’s Chair
and Doug Christensen of Arctic Storm Holding Company will remain GAPP’s Treasurer, Secretary and
Vice Chair.

“A debt of gratitude is due to these leaders who have taken time out of their full-time jobs to help helm
this critical marketing organization,” said Craig Morris, Chief Executive Officer of GAPP. “I am grateful
that the Membership saw fit to re-elect the current Board to continue to chart the course for GAPP next
year and into the future.”

The GAPP membership also approved the 2020 assessment rate for GAPP members which will remain
consistent the coming year. Additionally, the GAPP Board approved a total budget of more than 4
million dollars, an increase over this year’s budget. The specific line-items and projects to be funded will
be determined at the organization’s March Board of Directors meeting but will continue to focus on
building demand and increasing awareness for Wild Alaska Pollock worldwide.

“GAPP has created real momentum building awareness and creating innovative applications for Wild
Alaska Pollock during this year,” said Mikel Durham, GAPP Chair. “Our primary focus has been in North
American but will expand to include Europe and other markets shortly. I’m thankful for my fellow Board
Members and our market facing partners — this perfect protein is beginning to gain the fame it so
deserves!”

A special election will be held to determine the Board representative for the Gulf Catchers and
Processors in March. A complete list of the full re-elected Board of Directors can be found on the GAPP
website at: www.alaskapollock.org/members.
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About GAPP

The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) is dedicated to the marketing of once-
frozen Wild Alaska Pollock products, harvested and processed in Alaska. A non-profit Alaska corporation
formed in 2003, GAPP is working to promote Wild Alaska Pollock in major whitefish markets around the
world, with a focus on Europe, North America and Japan. It is our goal to educate both seafood buyers
and consumers about the superior benefits of Wild Alaska Pollock. For more information visit:
www.alaskapollock.org.