| Member | Affiliation | Member | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Collins | Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association (Lafourche Parish) | Brandon DeBarge | Cameron Parish Police Jury |
| Mitch Jurisich | Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association | Shane Bagala | Southwest Pass Oyster Leaseholder Association |
| Al Sunseri | Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association (Jefferson Parish) | Brad Robin | United Commercial Fishermen's Association |
| Sam Slavich | Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association | Brandt Lafrance | United Commercial Fishermen's Association |
| Jakov Jurisic | Plaquemines Oyster Association | Peter Vujnovich, Jr. | Delta Commercial Fisheries Association |
| Matthew Slavich | Plaquemines Oyster Association | Dan Coulon | Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation |
| Willie Daisy | Terrebonne Oyster Association | Vacancy | Louisiana Oystermen Association |
| Steve Pollock | LA Oyster Aquaculture Association |
Louisiana Oyster Task Force
The Louisiana Oyster Task Force was established to monitor the oyster industry and to make recommendations that maximize benefits from that industry to Louisiana and its citizens. The task force also coordinates efforts to increase oyster production and saleability, studies declines in oyster saleability, and makes recommendations to the state to resolve problems.
Upcoming Meetings
Task force meetings are open to the public.
Full Task Force
LA Oyster Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2024, 10:00am
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA
Committees
Research Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2024, 9:00am
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA
For more information, contact Robert Caballero at rcaballero@wlf.la.gov or 504.286.4054 or Allison West at awest@wlf.la.gov or 504.286.8739.
Members
Louisiana Oyster Task Force members include representatives from the oyster industry and related state agencies.
Voting Members
Nonvoting Members
| Member | Affiliation | Member | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancy | Governor’s executive assistant for coastal activities or his designee | Kyle Balkum | Louisiana Department of Natural Resources designee |
| Robert Caballero | LDWF marine biologist | Vacancy | Louisiana Department of Health designee |
| Major Edward Skena | LDWF enforcement agent | Brian Lezina | Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority designee |