Meet the Board
Brennon Eagle
Brennon first moved to Wrangell when he was 7, the first year he was here he was helping his mom and dad gillnet for salmon on their new boat. Forty eight years later he has been running his own boat for 40 years and currently fishes for salmon, halibut and shrimp. Both of his sons have learned and earned fishing with their dad over the years. Over the years Brennon has been involved in many community activities including Little League and Scouting as both and child and an adult leader. He first became involve with the Mariners' Memorial project in Wrangell when he served on the Port Commission while they where choosing the location and design of the project. Helping to fund and see this project through construction is one of things I would like to accomplish as this will be another part of what makes Wrangell a good community to be part of and a great place to live. |
John Martin - Vice President
I am a lifetime Alaskan (so far) and my mother's family has been here for generations. We have spent the better parts of our lives on the water. Our father was lost off his shrimp boat when I was two years old. Our stepfather had shipped out of Norway when he was 14 years old on a sailing schooner. We have these experiences and memories that can soon be shared at our new Mariners' Memorial. |
John Yeager - Board Member
I moved to Wrangell in 2004 after retiring from a career in the US Coast Guard. My wife Brenda and I own and operate Alaska Charters and Adventures, a local sightseeing and charter fishing company. I also commercial halibut fish with my family. I have been active on the Wrangell Port Commission for over 10 years. |
Gig Decker - Board Member
Married to Julie Ann Decker. Raised two kids in Wrangell, son Siguard, daughter Helen. First came to Wrangell commercial salmon fishing in 1973. Bought home in 1983. 46 years salmon fishing and 35 years commercial harvest diving. Avid shipwreck diver. I support the Wrangell Mariners Memorial to primarily commemorate our friends and love ones loss at sea. The Memorial also helps our community develop our rich maritime history and attracts attention to our heritage. |
Jenn Miller - President
Hi! I’m Jenn Miller, a proud born and raised Wrangell-ite of a Southeast Alaska Commercial Fishing family. I have been an elementary teacher in Wrangell for the past 27 years, as well as worn many, many hats like basketball and little league coach, girl/boy scout leader, member of many local and state committees/organizations, school garden coordinator, NASP Archery Instructor, & WHS Shakes Glacier Survey Team Coordinator, to name a few. I was co-owner/operator of our year-round commercial fishing business Clearwater Packing and the F/V MRS with my husband, Ryan G Miller, up until 2005 when the F/V MRS went down and Ryan’s life was lost to the sea. My three children and I have wonderful memories of Dungeness crabbing and salmon seining Southeast Alaska every summer. Wrangell Mariners’ Memorial has been a work in progress for decades. I believe in Wrangell, I believe in volunteers making a difference, and I believe in this project and its positive impact on our community as a place of remembrance, retelling, and reflection. It is an honor and privilege to be part of. |