| Looks to build on recent major achievements and chart a course for growth with CCA CAL
OCEANSIDE – The Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA CAL) has announced the appointment of Devin O’Dea as the new Executive Director to successfully lead the non-profit, volunteer-based organization in its critical mission to conserve, promote and enhance California ocean resources and sportfishing access to them. “We are extremely pleased to have Devin on board to provide strong leadership and growth for CCA CAL now and into the future,” said Bill Shedd, Chairman of AFTCO and CCA CAL.
“CCA CAL has racked up major achievements for its members, particularly over the past few years,” Shedd continued. “But as we look to the future, we recognize that CCA CAL’s continued success and growth will hinge on proven leadership, vision and organizational skills, and Devin brings all of these qualities and more to the top staff position for CCA CAL.”
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 O’Dea brings over a decade of experience leading conservation nonprofit initiatives and marketing for outdoor-industry brands. Before joining CCA CAL, he served as Western Policy & Conservation Manager for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, leading staff and volunteers across 13 western states. O’Dea’s work included large-scale habitat-restoration projects, landmark corner-crossing litigation support that secured public access to 3.5 million acres of public land, the I-8 Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Crossing Project, and an innovative conservation partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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