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07-27-2007, 04:04 PM
Michael Cahall Named New Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) Director
WASHINGTON* July 26* 2007 – The ACCSP* a state and federal partnership for Atlantic coastal fisheries data collection and data management* named Michael S. Cahall as its new Director yesterday. Mr. Cahall* who came to ACCSP as the Information Systems Manager in 1999* has been filling the role as Acting Director since March 1* 2007.
“We look forward to working closely with Mike in his new capacity as Program Director*” said ACCSP Coordinating Council Chair* Bob Mahood. Mr. Mahood added* “Mike brings to the position a thorough knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of the program and well established and productive working relationships with the program partners. He also possesses the vision and commitment to strengthen the ACCSP partnerships* which will be essential as the program moves forward.”
Mr. Cahall’s appointment is timely* as a program peer review was conducted less than one year ago. Results from this peer review offer guidance and recommendations for major program improvements and priorities to focus on in the future.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to work with ACCSP’s state and federal partners in my new capacity. I look forward to continued development of the Program as we strive to provide timely and accurate data that meets the needs of our constituents and stakeholders” said ACCSP Director* Mike Cahall
As Information Systems Manager* Mr. Cahall contributed to the coordination of data collection programs* the continued evolution of standards* and the creation and operation of the ACCSP Data Warehouse. He has in-depth knowledge and experience with the development and implementation of program objectives* which make him well-suited to provide program direction to ACCSP.
For more information on the ACCSP* please visit www.accsp.org.
About the ACCSP
The ACCSP is a state and federal partnership for Atlantic coastal fisheries data collection and data management. The program strives to integrate standardized marine fisheries statistics data into a single data management system for fishery managers* scientists* and fishermen. It is composed of representatives from natural resource management agencies coast-wide* including the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission* the three Atlantic fishery management councils* the 15 Atlantic states* the Potomac River Fisheries Commission* the D.C. Fisheries and Wildlife Division* NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. For more information please visit www.accsp.org.
WASHINGTON* July 26* 2007 – The ACCSP* a state and federal partnership for Atlantic coastal fisheries data collection and data management* named Michael S. Cahall as its new Director yesterday. Mr. Cahall* who came to ACCSP as the Information Systems Manager in 1999* has been filling the role as Acting Director since March 1* 2007.
“We look forward to working closely with Mike in his new capacity as Program Director*” said ACCSP Coordinating Council Chair* Bob Mahood. Mr. Mahood added* “Mike brings to the position a thorough knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of the program and well established and productive working relationships with the program partners. He also possesses the vision and commitment to strengthen the ACCSP partnerships* which will be essential as the program moves forward.”
Mr. Cahall’s appointment is timely* as a program peer review was conducted less than one year ago. Results from this peer review offer guidance and recommendations for major program improvements and priorities to focus on in the future.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to work with ACCSP’s state and federal partners in my new capacity. I look forward to continued development of the Program as we strive to provide timely and accurate data that meets the needs of our constituents and stakeholders” said ACCSP Director* Mike Cahall
As Information Systems Manager* Mr. Cahall contributed to the coordination of data collection programs* the continued evolution of standards* and the creation and operation of the ACCSP Data Warehouse. He has in-depth knowledge and experience with the development and implementation of program objectives* which make him well-suited to provide program direction to ACCSP.
For more information on the ACCSP* please visit www.accsp.org.
About the ACCSP
The ACCSP is a state and federal partnership for Atlantic coastal fisheries data collection and data management. The program strives to integrate standardized marine fisheries statistics data into a single data management system for fishery managers* scientists* and fishermen. It is composed of representatives from natural resource management agencies coast-wide* including the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission* the three Atlantic fishery management councils* the 15 Atlantic states* the Potomac River Fisheries Commission* the D.C. Fisheries and Wildlife Division* NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. For more information please visit www.accsp.org.