BOARD OF DIRECTORS / OFFICERS PROFILE

Prescott is Owner/Operator, Stafford Creek Bonefish Lodge, Blanket Sound, North Andros and is a co-founder of The Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association (BSCA). He has spent practically all his life in the marine environment, whether policing Bahamian waters against poachers or providing tours for anglers. Prescott loves swimming, windsurfing, flyfishing, deep sea fishing, bird watching as well as farming and reading. He has a passion for the conservation of our natural environment as well as empowerment of locals through the sustainable use of the environment to earn a living. Prescott has a number of certifications including a Master's License, Mechanical Engineer's License and is a Certified Scuba Diver. He is also a Fly-Casting Instructor at several universities in the United States as well as a Master Instructor in the Bahamas' National Guides Certification Programme.

Olivia C. Saunders, Director & Vice President

Committee Coordinator: Website and Public Relations

Olivia has partnered in various projects with the private sector, government ministries and departments. She is an associate professor with The College of The Bahamas and specialises in economic development and research. She brings with her integrity as a core value and believes in moving forward regardless of the odds. Olivia has a love for playing tennis, gardening and reading non-fiction. She is a founding member of Bahamas Vision 20/20 which is "to facilitate the process of creating a shared national vision" for The Bahamas.

Benjamin Pratt, Director & Secretary

Committee member: Education and Outreach

Benjamin loves boating and sailing and as such believes it is vitally important to preserve our pristine marine environment. As the Assistant Manager in the Education & Training Department of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Benjamin assisted the BSCA in the development of the National Guide Certification Programme for The Bahamas.

Captain Joel L. Moxey, Director & Assistant Treasurer

Committee member: Membership and Fundraising

Joel is co-founder and past Treasurer of The Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association. He is Owner/Operator, Moxey's Bonefish Lodge, Mangrove Cay, Andros. Despite his background in banking and accounting, Joel has great interests in flyfishing, fly tying and golf. In addition to managing a small bonefishing resort on the island of Andros,Joel has trained fly fishing guides in addition to working as a fly fishing guide and instructor.

Tracey L. Thompson, Director & Assistant Secretary

Committee Coordinator: Education & Outreach

Tracey has a great passion for preserving the natural environment, particularly for the benefit of children. She is developing a project to provide a direct link between the environment and its contribution to the personal development and growth of children in The Bahamas. A student of history and law, Tracey believes that the future to maintaining the conservation efforts in The Bahamas is through the education of children at an early age in their development.

Committee Coordinator: Membership and Fundraising

Ian is a respected Attorney and is committed to the preservation of the environment throught education, awareness and legislative action.

Captain Kendal I. Williamson, Director

Committee member: Education & Outreach

Kendal is a highly motivated marine pilot with degrees in marine transportation and transportation management. He has been exposed to the marine environment in The Bahamas, United States of America as well as the United Kingdom. Kendal is a firm believer that more than adequate safeguards are required to preserve and conserve our natural pristine environments for future generations to come.

Captain Andra (Andy) C. Smith, Director

Committee member: Membership and Fundraising

Andy is Owner/Operator, Broad Shad Cay Lodge, Broad Shad Cay, North Bight, Andros Island and one of the founding members of the BSCA. He believes in educating people about taking care of the Bahamian environment so it will be around for many years to come. Andy lives for fishing and has been in the flyfishing business for 30 years. In November 2007 he opended his own exclusive lodge, Broad Shad Cay Lodge.

Mr. Robert C. Millington, Director

Committee member: Membership and Fundraising

Robert is a graduate of the oldest Maritime Academy in the United States, and a licensed unlimited tonnage US Merchant Marine Officer, Licensed Ship Pilot and President of a Management, Administrative and IT consulting firm based in Washington DC. Robert is dedicated to the preservation of the environment worldwide for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

Ms Joan Rolle, Director

Committee member: Membership and Fundraising

Joan has spent most of her teen and adult life working with children of all ages and cognitive and physical ability levels. She is especially passionate about the sustainable use of the environment for the benefit of all life on the planet. One of her main goals in life is, through educational programs and environmental encounters, to bring across the message to children that it is only through unity of body, mind and soul with nature that we will be able to live life to the fullest and preserve our wonderful heritage as global citizens. Joan is a curriculum and teacher training specialist.