About
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Owner Randy Pausina has had a successful career at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries & St Tammany Parish Gov. He brings valuable passion, knowledge, experience, and leadership to any challenge. Most notably, he served as the Head of Fisheries for the State of Louisiana for 8 years. During that time, he shepherded the State & Gulf through massive natural and manmade disasters including Hurricane Katrina and the BP Horizon oil spill by creating novel programs to help solve real world issues.
Randy led impactful programs like LA Creel, the first state-managed Red Snapper data collection method validated by the National Marine Fisheries Service. His leadership also played a key role in expanding the territorial waters of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama from 3 to 9 miles, enhancing red snapper management. Known for his strategic vision, communication skills, and stakeholder relationships, Randy has a unique ability to unite diverse groups and address complex challenges.
He’s campaign oriented and has a knack for creating robust strategic visions and creatively executing them. He has a strong professional and personal connection with stake holders both locally & internationally. Randy has an ability to work with multiple groups with different interest through effective communication and understanding their unique challenges and critical needs.
Randy is also credited with the implementation of a data collection method for the management of Red Snapper, LA Creel. This was the first state run data collection method in the Gulf of Mexico validated and adopted by the National Marine Fisheries Service. He also inspired Congress to move the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama’s territorial Economic Exclusive Zone line from 3 to 9 miles for the management of red snapper. It was through his coalition building abilities and leadership that these and the state management concept became congressional actions.
This is just a glimpse of the expertise Kingfish Services brings to any organization or project.
ORGANIZATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Randy Pausina brings valuable relationships across federal and state legislative communities, leaders in commercial and recreational fisheries, environmental NGOs, academia, and Gulf-wide groups. His roles include Chair of the Governor’s LA Shrimp Task Force, member of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and Commissioner and Chair of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission.
He has successfully led impactful programs such as Louisiana Fisheries Forward, Louisiana Wild Seafood Certification, Inshore and Nearshore Artificial Reef Planning, Seafood Safety Testing, LA Oyster Hatchery & Research Station, Oyster Remote Setting, TAG Louisiana, and Anglers Almanac. These initiatives reflect his commitment to sustainable fisheries, habitat restoration, and innovative industry support.
Cherie Pausina, President. Cherie has spent over 25 years in marine fisheries data management while with the Coastal Fisheries Institute of Louisiana State University, Marine Fisheries Division of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries & TAG Louisiana. Her fisheries data experience coupled with her experience in business development makes her an integral component to building and maintaining cooperative relationships.
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Salt Strong Louisiana Chapter - TAG Louisiana & Redfish Stock Enhancement Programs
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission - Technical Coordinating Committee - Standardizing Genetic Markers for Stock Enhancement
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission - IRA Workshop 2 - Improving Recreational Released Catch Data
Global Fishtag Network - World Volunteer Fishtag Summit 2023 - Modernizing Marine Finfish Tagging
American Sportfish Association – Government Affairs Committee – Innovative Marine Fisheries Management
International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) – Red Snapper State Management
Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA) – Annual State Convention – Marine Sport Fish Tagging & Marine Stock Enhancement the Future of Marine Fisheries Management
American Shrimp Processor Association – Annual Convention – How to Rediscover ASPA
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