Stephen Medeiros: President
One of the founding members, Steve is serving a 14th term as President. He recently retired from the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council after serving for 12 years. He sits on several state boards and fisheries groups. In 2011, he was appointed as RISAA's first Executive Director.
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Capt. Richard Hittinger: 1st Vice President
Rich is now in his 5th term on the Board, and is an active member of RISAA, serving on the Artificial Reefs, Legislative, Menhaden and Political Action Committees. He was also appointed as a recreational representative to the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council in 2008, and is the Council's Vice Chairman.
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George Allen: 2nd Vice President
This is George's 4th term as a member of the Board, but has been a member since 1999.
In 2008 George retired from the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council after serving for 16 years as a recreational fishing representative. He is the current chairman of the Legislative Committee.
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Peter O'Biso: Secretary
Peter was appointed to the Board in August, 2011, and was elected to serve a full term in 2012. He has been a member since 2004, and currently serves on the Legislative Committee and is chairman of the Charter Trips Committee.
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Capt. J. Edwin Cook: Treasurer
This is Ed's 5th term as Treasurer.  He chairs the RISAA Menhaden Committee, serves on two others, and sits on the RIMFC Fluke, Bluefish and Striped Bass Advisory Panels
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Thomas Smotherman: Sergeant-At-Arms
Tom, a member since 2000, was appointed to the Board in June, 2011, and then was elected to serve for 2012 as well. He also serves on three committees.
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Robert Blasi: Board Member
Bob is serving his 6th term on the Board. Bob chairs the By-Laws Committee, and also serves on the Legislative, Membership, Menhaden and Fishing Show Committees.
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Charles Bradbury: Board Member
Charlie is serving his 7th year on the Board.  He serves on seven RISAA committees and chairs the Tournaments Committee.
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Capt. Edward Kearney: Board Member
Ed is serving his 8th term on the board.  He serves on eight RISAA committees, chairing three of them, and serves on the RIMFC Enforcement Advisory Panel.
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William Sosnicki: Board Member
Bill is is serving his 12th year on the Board.  He co-chairs the Merchandise Committee as well as serving on and 4 other committees.
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Roger Tellier: Board Member
Roger was appointed to the Board on October 1, 2011, and was elected for a full term of 2012. He has been a member for 11 years and has serviced on the Legislative Committee during that time.
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Capt. Michael Warner: Board Member
Mike is now serving his 6th term on the Board. He Chairs the Boat Shows and Foundation Committees and also serves five other Committees.
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