CAPT. MIKE VLAHOVICH
FOUNDING DIRECTOR & STAFF

Mike Vlahovich has been immersed in the traditional maritime trades, both at sea and shoreside, for nearly 40 years. While still working the tools at various boatyards and museums, Capt. Vlahovich finds himself devoting more of his time towards the planning and development of historic vessel restoration projects and maritime heritage programs on both coasts. His hope is to establish self-sustaining educational organizations that assure the preservation of commercial fishing family cultural traditions in North America.

EMILY VLAHOVICH
PRESIDENT

Emily Vlahovich grew up in Tacoma, Washington. She made her first trip to Alaska at age 15, crewing on the boat Commencement and learning tales of fishing life from her father, Capt. Mike. Her continued travels to Alaska supported her love of nature and inspired her to study marine biology. She graduated with a degree in marine biology from The Evergreen State College in 2005. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in marine ecology at the University of Maryland, where she works in oyster restoration. She will continue researching the benefits of restored oyster reefs for blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay.

PAULA VLAHOVICH
VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY

Paula Vlahovich was born and educated in Washington State. Her professional career has focused on psychiatric nursing, working primarily with military veterans. She is a keen observer of human behavior and life in the natural world. Paula is an accomplished writer and a published poet. She enjoys her four children, her companion animals, and life on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay.

MJ DUBOIS BUCHWALD
TREASURER

Bio coming soon.