Pat Murray has worked for the Coastal Conservation Association for 14 years, serving in a variety of positions including both Assistant Director and Executive Director for the Coastal Conservation Association Texas, and as CCA’s National Communications Director and Executive Vice President and now President.

     Murray was a light-tackle fishing guide in the Galveston Bay complex prior to coming to CCA. He has been a lifelong advocate for marine conservation issues and serves on a number of Boards, including the National Fish Habitat Action Plan, the University of Texas Marine Science Advisory Board, Texas A&M Harte Research Institute Board and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Board. He is a published author and serves as consulting editor for TIDE magazine.