01/13/2026

Kelly Cunningham is the Director of the Fish Program where he directs and oversees all aspects of the program, including the Fish Management Division, Hatcheries and Science Divisions. Kelly began his career with WDFW in 2012. He brought with him over a decade of executive management experience. Kelly holds Masters degrees in Environmental Studies and Public Administration. He is a lifelong recreational fisherman


and spent nearly 20 years as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, AK.



Kelly resides in Olympia and enjoys fishing and spending time outside.