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RESUME OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES BILL MANCI

Bill Manci, president of FTA, Inc., created

the company in 1982 after receiving his formal

training in zoology and fisheries science at the

University of Wisconsin-Madison, and after a

six-year career in aquaculture research. Bill has

been a consultant since 1980 and has worked

on many types of aquaculture and fish farming

projects throughout the U.S.A. and other

nations. He also has published more than 300

technical and popular articles on the subjects

of aquaculture and fish farming, and served as

an expert witness in aquaculture and fisheries-

related litigation.

Professional Certifications

Certified Fisheries Professional, American Fisheries Society, 1991-Present

Vocational Teaching Credential (Post-Secondary/Adult), State of Colorado

Professional Experience

1982-Present: Senior Biologist and President, Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc. Specialized in

technical and economic feasibility analysis, finfish and shellfish production technology, production

facility and systems design, pond and production systems management, and assessment; freshwater

and marine fisheries management. Managed a team of 25 technical professionals within the fisheries

consulting consortium of Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc.

Past Project Examples

Provided investment due diligence and assessed production at large tuna grow-out facilities in

Baja California Norte, Mexico, and Croatia.

Remodeled and upgraded 100,000 fish/year walleye and brook trout stock enhancement facility

in Wisconsin.

Developed hatchery, nursery, and grow-out facilities for 100 million seed/year oyster

production facility in Vietnam.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of 1.2 million pounds/year tilapia production facility

in Wyoming.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of 350,000 pounds/year aquaculture demonstration

facility in Indiana.

Designed 264,000 pounds/year indoor water reuse common carp production system and

management plan for installation in Iraq.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of 1.5 million pounds/year tilapia processing facility

in Indiana.

Evaluated reconfiguration of 31.5-hectare threadfin production operation in Singapore.

Analyzed technical and market feasibility of marine finfish production at a site in Baja California

Sur, Mexico.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch and aquaponic tomato production

at 480,000 pounds/year site in Michigan.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility and developed biological design for yellow perch

production at 20 million pounds/year site in Indiana.

Analyzed market and business prospects of a fish meal and fish oil replacement in shrimp feeds

for product developer in Maryland.

Assisted in the design of a new solids removal system for a 3 million fish/year salmonid

production facility in Alberta.

Evaluated and upgraded Eurasian perch production techniques at a 300 metric tons/year facility

in Switzerland.

Developed biological design and management plan for a 400,000 pounds/year indoor water

reuse yellow perch, tilapia, and integrated plant production system in Pennsylvania.

Designed water treatment systems for large, mobile fish-holding tanks and displays in Colorado.

Designed dechlorination system for university fisheries research laboratory in Wisconsin.

Assisted major insurance company in development of aquaculture insurance products.

Remodeled and upgraded 550,000 pounds/year rainbow trout hatchery and rearing system in

Kentucky.

Assisted in reconfiguration of 600,000 pounds/year tilapia production system in Arizona.

Analyzed technical feasibility of 2.45 million pounds/year indoor Atlantic salmon and yellow

perch production system in Wisconsin.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch production at 3 million pounds/year

site in Michigan.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch and hybrid striped bass production

at 500,000 pounds/year power plant sites in Minnesota.

Assisted in design of 1 million fish/year Atlantic salmon smolt production system in Maine.

Assisted Turkish fish feed manufacturer in modifying and reformulating their inventory of feeds.

Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of, and technology to produce, 3,100 metric

tons/year of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout in Guam.

Upgraded many coldwater, coolwater, and warmwater fish production facilities. Surveyed many

facilities and laboratories to evaluate potential and develop feasibility and management

recommendations.

Provided physical, chemical, and biological evaluations, designs, and management plans for

many ponds, lakes, and reservoirs.

Served as expert witness in aquaculture/fisheries litigations.

Please visit the Projects page for additional examples.

1995-2001: President (volunteer), Rocky Mountain Aquarium Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-

profit foundation dedicated to education in aquatic, terrestrial, and agricultural environments.

Successfully attracted project funding through grant proposals and political support from government

entities. Strong advocate for science education and demonstrated commitment to public outreach and

education through regular public presentations. Developed unanimous support for aquarium project

from Fort Collins City Council through public presentations at Council sessions and private meetings

with City staff. Managed and coordinated team volunteer effort. Web site and curriculum: developed

River Explorations as an interactive, Internet-based freshwater curriculum for grade-school students

and their teachers. Wrote, designed, produced, and distributed periodic newsletter titled Fresh

Waters.

1976-82: Project Specialist, University of Wisconsin Aquaculture Research Program. Involved in all

laboratory research functions including grant writing, experimental design and implementation,

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literature review, and publication writing and editing. Designed and conducted bioassay experiments

on yellow perch. Evaluated physical and biological filtration in aquaculture systems.

Additional Material

Bill is an accomplished author and editor. As the list of publications indicates, his work has appeared

in popular and semi-technical publications and refereed technical journals. He works periodically as a

writer/editor for public-sector agencies, private individuals, and companies. Bill has formally reviewed

scientific research proposals and reports for:

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Western and North Central Regional Aquaculture Centers

National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute

U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment

Other experience and capabilities include the following:

Three summers of field work at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin)

assisting in mark/recapture of waterbirds for the development of waterbird census techniques,

characterization and mapping of wetland vegetation, and bird surveys from airboats

Specific knowledge and application of criteria used in wetland delineation and mapping, as

specified by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

General and specific knowledge of upland and riparian habitats and hydrology (i.e., aquifers)

through analysis of ties between terrestrial and aquatic environments

Functional and specific knowledge of Canada goose and migratory waterfowl ecology, raptors,

prairie dogs and other mammals, reptiles, and other prairie inhabitants and their management

Functional and specific knowledge of native prairie plants and animals and restoration in

Larimer County, Colorado, and the Fort Collins Natural Areas Policy Plan and Program

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, HTML, Powerpoint, Acrobat, TurboCAD

Bill has independently designed, built, published, and promoted several Internet web sites (e.g.,

www.ftai.com, www.colaqua.org, and www.thepaleodiet.com).

Affiliations

World Aquaculture Society (WAS), U.S. Chapter of the WAS; American Fisheries Society (AFS), AFS Fish

Culture Section, AFS Bio-Engineering Section, AFS Fish Health Section; Joint Sub-Committee on

Aquaculture, National Aquatic Animal Health Management Program, Steering Committee Work Group on

Extension Services and Information Transfer; National Aquaculture Association; Aquaculture Association

of Canada; Colorado Aquaculture Association (member and Webmaster); Rocky Mountain Aquarium

Foundation Board of Directors

Teaching Experience

Aquaculture, pond management, and fisheries training courses and

workshops:

Gerson Lehrman Group

Indiana Soybean Alliance

University of Wisconsin Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility

Colorado State University, Division of Continuing Education

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Guest Lecturer, Colorado State University

Front Range Community College/Larimer Center

Maryland Department of Agriculture and University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Maryland Aquaculture Association

Biometrics, Inc.

Wilfley Weber, Inc.

City of Fort Collins, Colorado

City of Loveland, Colorado

Publications and Presentations

These samples are drawn from a list of more than 300 total items:

Manci, B. 2003-12. Contributing author and columnist. Fish Farming News, Deer Isle, Maine.

Junius, J. H., J. T. Scott, T. B. Lawson, D. E. Owsley, and W. E. Manci. 2004. Current

application of water recirculation aquaculture filtration components, their integration, and

economic implications. Presented at the aquaculture interchange program: biological filter

workshop, 8-11 November, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Manci, B. 1994-2003. Contributing author and columnist. The Fish Line, Colorado Aquaculture

Association, Boulder, Colorado.

Manci, B. 1992-2001. Contributing author and columnist. The Aquaculture News, Jonesville,

Louisiana.

Manci, B. 2001. Is commercial yellow perch production in the U.S. feasible? Aquaculture

Magazine 26(1):26-35.

Manci, B. 2000. Prospects for yellow perch aquaculture. Global Aquaculture Advocate 3(6):62-

63.

Manci, B. 2000. Contributing author. Ag Journal, La Junta, Colorado.

Manci, B. 1999. Yellow perch. Wildlife Window 1(4):1, 9-10.

Manci, W. E. 1994. Book review: fish farming technology. Progressive Fish-Culturist 56:222-223.

Manci, W. E. 1993. A showcase for sustainable agriculture and water conservation: integrated

fish and plant production at the Rocky Mountain Aquarium in Estes Park. Presented at the 1993

South Platte forum: seeking an integrated approach to watershed management in the South

Platte basin. Fort Collins, Colorado.

Manci, W. E. 1993. Farming and the environment. Gareth Stevens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 32pp.

Manci, W. E. and D. S. Proebstel. 1993. Endangered fishes of the world. Pages 31-1,529 in

Endangered wildlife of the world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.

Manci, W. E. 1993. The marine world: too big to harm? Pages 1,421-1,424 in Endangered

wildlife of the world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.

Manci, W. E. 1993. Wetlands: the cradle of life. Pages 1,428-1,430 in Endangered wildlife of the

world. Marshall Cavendish, North Bellmore, New York.

Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1993. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 3 -education and

cooperation. Aquaculture Magazine 19(2):60-72.

Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1993. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 2 -the power of

economics. Aquaculture Magazine 19(1):30-38.

Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1992. Aquaculture: opportunity now, part 1. Aquacult ure

Magazine 18(6):43-47.

Manci, W. E., K. G. Richardson, and J. A. Bauer. 1992. Design and performance of an electronic

lighting-control circuit that simulates sunrise and sunset. Progressive Fish-Culturist 54:127-129.

Manci, B. 1989-91. Contributing author. Catfish and Aquaculture News, Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Manci, W. E. 1991. Canadian update: cultivating the future. Aquaculture Magazine 17(5):98-

101.

Manci, W. E. 1990. Canada: ready for the '90s. Aquaculture Magazine 16(6):44-49.

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Manci, W. E. 1990. Private consultants in aquaculture and information transfer. Fisheries

15(4):6-10.

Manci, W. E. 1989. Apogee Orbitor (Automatic Guided Vehicle system) owner's manual. Apogee

Robotics, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado.

Manci, W. E. 1989. Master AGV control (MAC) software documentation. Apogee Robotics, Inc.,

Fort Collins, Colorado.

Manci, W. E. 1989. I, the perch. Wisconsin Outdoor Journal 3(2):21 -23.

Hopkins, T. A. and W. E. Manci. 1989. Feed conversion, waste and sustainable aquaculture: the

fate of the feed. Aquaculture Magazine 15(2):30-36.

Manci, W. E. 1988-90. Contributing author. Water Farming Journal, Metairie, Louisiana.

Manci, W. E. 1988-90. Contributing author. AgBiotechnology News, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Manci, W. E. 1988. Contributing author. World Aquaculture News, Arlington, Texas.

Manci, W. E. 1988. Contributing author. Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Manci, W. E. 1987. We have cultured fish! Colorado Outdoors 36(2):18-21.

Manci, W. E. 1986. The world of the yellow perch. Colorado Outdoors 35(4):12-13.

Manci, W. E. 1984. Passive aeration: part of the solution. Aquaculture Magazine 10(3):31-34,

10(4):44-46.

Manci, W. E. 1984. Contributing author. The Gooding County Leader, Gooding, Idaho.

Manci, W. E. 1983. Benefits of demand feeders. Trout Growers Creel 16(1):3

Manci, W. E., J. A. Malison, T. B. Kayes, and T. E. Kuczynski. 1983. Harvesting photopositive

juvenile fish from a pond using a lift net and light. Aquaculture 34:157-164.

Yanzito, R. A. and W. E. Manci. 1982. Closed cycle aquaculture using solar energy. Presented at

the second international seminar: energy conservation and use of renewable energies in the

bio-industries. Oxford, England.

Manci, W. E. and J. T. Quigley. 1981. Determination of operating parameter values for water

reuse aquaculture. Pages 97-103 in L. J. Allen and E. C. Kinney, editors. Proceedings of the bio-

engineering symposium for fish culture. American Fisheries Society, Fish Culture Section,

Bethesda, Maryland.

Major Editing Assignements

National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Periodic editing assignments.

U.S. Forest Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Periodic editing assignments.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Numerous in-house research

reports (fish and wildlife).

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. 1991 International Canada

goose symposium proceedings.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, Wisconsin. Aquatic insects of the Bois

Brule River system, Wisconsin.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Emporia, Kansas. Strategic plan for North American

quail management and research. National quail symposium (Quail III).

Information Transfer Center, National Biological Service, Fort Collins, Colorado. Periodic editing

assignments.

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