BOARD OF DIRECTORS / OFFICERS PROFILE

Prescott 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

Olivia has partnered for various projects with 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.

Emily M. Rahming, Director & Treasurer

Chartered Accountant & Consultant, Emily Rahming & Co.

Emily has over 35 years experience in the accounting field, having served in both the public and private sectors. She is the founder and chairperson of the South Andros Handicraft and Manufacturers Association (SAHMA), which teaches locals how to engage in sustainable economic activity while preserving the environment. Emily is also heavily involved in the local community having served on various committees including the South Andros Coconut Festival Committee, Ministry of Youth Summer Youth Programme for South Andros and the South Andros Art & Craft Festival.

Benjamin Pratt, Director & Secretary

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.

Joel L. Moxey, Director & Assistant Treasurer

Owner/Operator, Moxey's BonefishLodge, Mangrove Cay, Andros

Joel is co-founder and past Treasurer of The Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association. 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

Committees: 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.

Comittee: Legal

Counsel & Attorney-at-Law, Commercial Law Advocates

Keod has long been an advocate for the preservation and conservation of the overall environments in The Bahamas.  This has been demonstrated through his active participation and stewardship as leader and initiator of the"Save the Clifton Cay" campaign, as well as partnership in the Youth Empowerment & Skills Training effort, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and consultancy to The Bahamas Reef & Environment Education Foundation (BREEF).  Keod wants to recast the Bahamian community so that every citizen, especially the young and unborn, in their lifetime, will have the chance to own their fair share of 'the land'.

Captain Kendal I. Williamson, Director

Committee:  Education & Outreach

Kendal is a highly motivated marine pilot with degrees in marine transportation and transportation management.  He has beeen 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.

Andra (Andy) C. Smith, Director

Owner/Operator, Broad Shad Cay Lodge, Broad Shad Cay, North Bight, Andros Island

Andy is 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.