About Us
The Oregon Coalition for Educating ANglers (OCEAN) began in 2003 when a group of anglers called the Salty Dogs met in the Rogue Pub in Newport Oregon to talk about ways they might help the fishing industry.
Our first “trade shows” were held at the Elks Lodge in Newport. We then graduated to the Coast Guard Armory and in 2012, we moved to the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
In 2004, the group incorporated as Oregon Coalition for Educating ANglers (OCEAN), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
OCEAN and the Saltwater Show need more dedicated people to serve on our board and help at the show. You don’t need to be an angler. If you are interested in conserving our ocean resources industry and have some skills, we’ll find a job for you.
Oregon Coalition for Educating ANglers (OCEAN) was incorporated in 2004 to educate marine anglers, support conservation of and research on sustainable marine fisheries, and to sponsor and promote activities to assist in marine fisheries management. In addition to these activities, we promote safety on the water through education. We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Oregon Registry #: 25937798.
Ed Keene
President
As one of the original Salty Dogs, Ed is a founding member of OCEAN. He served as President in 2005 and 2006 and from 2008 through 2012. Ed fishes the oceans and rivers whenever possible.
Marie Keene
Executive Manager
Marie has been a member of the board since 2009. She is the accountant for OCEAN and the Saltwater Show and handles marketing and trade show coordination as part of her duties.
Ron Mason
Past President & Board Member
Ron was one of the original Salty Dogs. He has been instrumental in building the demonstrations that are such an important part of SSS.
Lee Putman
Board Member
Lee is one of the original Salty Dogs and founders of OCEAN and Saltwater Sportfishing Show. Lee serves where ever needed.
Nolan Matsumoto
Board Member
Before retiring Nolan spent 35 years with the phone company in Ontario, Oregon. He joined the OCEAN board in 2013 and volunteers as an auction/raffle coordinator and does whatever needs doing.
Allan Martin
Board Member
Allan joined our board in 2023. He has chaired our Seminar Committee and does many other jobs to benefit OCEAN and SSS. Allan’s day job is at Pacific States Fisheries Commission.
Lauren Holmes
Board Member
Lauren joined our board in 2023. She is a professional in the Fisheries Science field, working at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. She has worked in the field with the local salmonid populations, and currently contributes her data and website management skills to the OCEAN team.
Dana Roberts
Board Member
Dana has been involved for many years in helping restore / maintain Oregon’s Salmon and Steelhead runs. He is a retired State employee. He has served as 5-time President of Salem’s Northwest Steelheader Chapter and is a long time Chairman of Coastal Conservation Salem’s Banquet raffles/auctions. Dana joined our board in 2024.
Scott Jackson
Board Member
Scott joined our board after volunteering for raffle/auction duty at SSS 2024. He has been an active volunteer since 2022. He found an opportunity to give back to the recreational fishing community through OCEANs mission of conservation and educating anglers.
Randy Henry
Board Member
Randy’s career in natural resource management includes communications for ODFW and the Marine Board where he retired as the Boating Safety Program Manager in 2022. Now he spends his time ocean fishing on his 30’ Great Alaskan built from scratch. He joined our board in 2024.
Brandon Reese
Board Member
Brandon is the owner of Boulton Powerboats & provides the board with a vendor point of view. After two years of being a vendor at his favorite trade show, he jumped on the chance to join the board and help where he’s able. Brandon is a lifelong Oregonian and has spent his entire life playing in Oregon’s many waterways.