The Billfish Foundation is governed and managed by people who truly care. Meet them here.
Ellen M Peel, J.D. LL.M.
Ellen manages and leads TBF’s operations; coordinates development of conservation and management strategies with the Board of Directors, staff, and consultants; provides media interaction; serves as the primary interface with the Board and conservation partners and represents TBF before all levels of fisheries management organizations.
Peter Chaibongsai
Peter oversees all of TBF‘s Conservation Programs - Science, Policy, and Education. Oversees TBF’s cornerstone program - TBF‘s Tag & Release Program; researches marine policy issues; and assists in cultivating strategy with key conservation partners; oversees TBF’s volunteer/intern program and provides educational and outreach assistance at special events.
Adrienne Katz
Adrienne joined TBF in 2014 as part of her studies at the University of Miami. Today, she is broadly responsible for operations, from angler recognition and magazine production, to ensuring the bills are paid. Like all who work here, she aids in the preparation of special events that TBF organizes or maintains a presence.
TJ Morrell
TJ joined TBF in 2022 after working at NOAA in their observer and commercial logbook programs. Today, he is responsible for the tag and release program and developing educational and outreach materials. Like all who work here, he aids in the preparation of special events that TBF organizes or maintains a presence.
Addie Spain
Addie joined TBF in as a Student Ocean Intern in 2022 during her last year of undergrad at the University of Miami. She has spent the majority of her life living on the water, chasing after all species of billfish. Addie believes that open communication between TBF and its volunteer anglers is the first step in bridging the gap between science and conservation.
Jackie Martinie
Working with TBF since 1999 as a vendor for our mailing and shipping needs, Jackie has officially joined the TBF team full time we could not be more excited to have her onboard. Her experience within the shipping and mailing industry over the past 35 years has been instrumental to TBF’s success. Any time our anglers, captains, and supporters received tags, swag, and gear, it was Jackie handling it behind the scenes.
Racine Prinzo
A dedicated ocean advocate, Racine channels her passion into supporting the conservation of billfish species and supporting the anglers who share her love for them. She holds a Master’s degree in Marine Biology and Ecology from the University of Miami, where she conducted research on the perspectives of speed restriction zones along the U.S. East Coast. Through creative dedication, Racine is committed to elevating TBF’s profile and amplifying TBF’s mission.
