The Lead Entity Group

This group includes area citizens representing our various geographic regions, along with representatives of our initiating governments. They are the policy and decision makers. They make the final decisions about which proposed projects will receive grant funds through a grant making process managed by the Lead Entity. Members have backgrounds in public policy and planning, natural resource management, education, tribal fisheries, biology, citizen science, and public administration.

LEG Member List:

  • Hansi Hals, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Environmental Planning Program Manager
    (Alternate: Robert Knapp, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe; Environmental Planning Program Manager)
  • Raymond Moses, Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe, Project Biologist
    (Alternate: Mike McHenry, Elwha S’Klallam Tribe, Fisheries Habitat Manager)
  • Courtney Bournsworth, City of Port Angeles Natural Resources Planner
  • Stephanie Martin, Makah Tribe, Habitat Division Manager
  • Tom Riepe, MPA; Citizen, Retired Police Chief & Port Angeles Area Resident
  • Meggan Uecker, City of Sequim Resource Analyst
  • Cathy Lear, Clallam County, Senior Habitat Biologist
    (Alternate: Rebecca Mahan, Clallam County, Habitat Biologist & MRC Coordinator)
  • Karen Teig, Sequim Area Citizen & Retired Fisheries Biologist