Meet the team! FCB's Board of Directors
Kit Migel, President - Kit Migel grew up in rural New York state in a family that enjoyed outdoor activities including both hunting and fishing. His interest in Atlantic Salmon, however, was based on the times he was fly fishing in New Brunswick, Canada where his parents had a salmon fishing camp. Today Kit and his wife Cass live on the coast of Maine. Their kids and grandchildren are often here and are the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Richard Jagels, Acting VP & Museum director - Richard Jagels, emeritus professor, University of Maine, is a long-time WoodenBoat magazine columnist, and frequent contributor to The American Fly Fisher magazine. Formerly he was the wood analyst in the conservation department of Winterthur Museum and a consultant for the Maine State Museum.
Cass Migel, Treasurer - Cass Migel has been involved with the Friends since she and husband Kit migrated to Maine after raising their three kids in CT. Adept at baiting hooks, untangling line, and releasing others' fish, working with The Friends and helping raise awareness of Atlantic Salmon restoration was a natural fit. A degree in Zoology from UVM helped foster a love of all things in nature. Sailing, kayaking, gardening, and grandchildren round out the picture.
John Weinmann, Secretary - John Weinmann is a retired business person. John's early working years were in sales in the mechanical and electrical power transmission industry. The last 26 years, prior to retirement, were involved in the management of large distribution center operations. Trout fishing with John's father began around the age of eight. Many a worm was drowned. The early lessons evolved into a lifelong love of brook trout fly fishing and fly tying. Along the way John has been involved with fly fishing organizations serving two terms as treasurer of the Penobscot Fly Fishers.
Bill Kuykendall, Media Director - Bill is a retired photojournalist who has worked in Maine, Minnesota, Washington, and West Virginia and has taught at the University of Maine, Missouri School of Journalism and West Virginia University. Bill holds a BA in Zoology from West Virginia Univ. and a MA in Mass Communications from the Univ. of Minnesota. Since retiring, Bill has documented activities of the Maine Seacoast Mission, the Penobscot Fly Fishers, The Penobscot Theatre Company and the Focus Group and Yes & Company Improv Theater Companies.
Dave Kurt - Dave is a lifelong water man, from sailing large and small vessels, as a USCG Licensed Captain and an educator. Dave also holds a degree in Biology. After many years in secondary education, software development and data management, Dave now splits his time between Cary, NC and Brooksville, ME where his family has been connecting for six generations. He maintains active interests in sailing and fresh and saltwater resources, especially with regard to sustainability and genetic vitality.
Paul Hansen - Paul has many years of business management and sales experience establishing and managing his own businesses. In 2009 he and his wife Kathy Coogan started Two Rivers Realty, LLC in Bucksport, ME. Paul was its Designated broker until the company was sold is 2020, although he continues as a Broker, having sold the largest parcel of land sold in Maine in 2023. Paul is also actively involved in the community with various organizations including the Bucksport Chamber of Commerce and the Great Pond Conservation Trust. He joined the Friends of Craig Brook in 2024. Paul enjoys fishing, traveling and working in his wood. He lives with his wife Kathy and yellow lab Chloe on Verona Island.
