Jim Balsiger, Ph.D. (Designee) Director, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Dr. James Balsiger is the Regional Administrator of the Alaska Region of the NMFS, a position he has held since May 2000. Jim's prior position was Regional Science and Research Director at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. evostc.state.ak.us
