Management Commission

Vicki Walker is the Director of the Oregon Department of State Lands. By state statute, the Director serves as the permanent chair of the Management Commission. The Commission serves as the Reserve's immediate governing body and establishes operating policies and administrative rules for the Reserve. As per state statute, the following eight members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and serve as representatives of specific institutions, agencies, and other constituencies. The Management Commission reviews Reserve activities and proposed initiatives at meetings that are held three times a year and are open to the public. 

Laurabeth Barton serves as the Coquille Indian Tribal Council Representative and she represents the Coquille Tribe Indians on the South Slough NERR Management Commission. 

Cinamon Moffett serves as the Research Program Manager at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon.  She represents Oregon State University on the Management Commission. 

Charis McGaughy serves as the Superintendent of Coos Bay Public Schools. She represents local schools on the Management Commission.

John Burns is a CEO of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. He represents the Port of Coos Bay on the South Slough Reserve Management Commission.

John Sweet of the Coos County Board of Commissioners represents Coos County on the South Slough Reserve Management Commission. 

Jessica Quinlan represents the general public on the Management Commission. 

Maya Watts represents the University of Oregon on the Management Commission.

Kris Wall represents the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management on the Management Commission. She serves as its only non-voting member.