Steven D. Gaines, Dean
Bren School of Environmental Science,
University of California, Santa Barbara
PhD, Ecology, Oregon State University;
BS, Biology, University of California, Irvine
Steven Gaines's research focuses on marine ecology and conservation, sustainable fisheries, the design of marine reserves, and the impact of climate change on ocean ecosystems. He has served as director of the UC Santa Barbara Marine Science Institute, and as UCSB Acting Dean of Science and Acting Vice Chancellor for Research. Professor Gaines currently serves as a principal investigator for the Sustainable Fisheries Group, which seeks scalable solutions for the world’s fisheries through partnerships among UCSB researchers, industry leaders, NGOs, and governments.
http://www.esm.ucsb.edu/people/Faculty/steven_gaines.htm
Everard Ashworth, BA, QEP, CPEA
Principal
Ashworth Leininger Group
Camarillo, CA
Everard Ashworth is a principal with Ashworth Leininger Group, a consulting and engineering firm that provides expertise to business and government on air quality, environmental, and coastal zone permitting issues. Ev and his wife Brooke have lived in Ventura for over 25 years. Ev is an active member of the Ventura Sail and Power Squadron, where he has served in a number of capacities including Commander of the Squadron; he continues to teach advanced coastal piloting and safe boating classes. Ev and Brooke are also members of the Ventura Yacht Club. They have two college-age children: Henry, a graduate of Foothill Technology High School, and Emma, a graduate of Ventura High School. Ev is an avid boater, never happier than when he is out on the water.