Forrest Bowers was raised in Kodiak and currently lives in Juneau, Alaska. He currently serves as the Acting Director of the Division of Commercial Fisheries at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), but his career with ADF&G began over 30 years ago as a seasonal technician. He has a deep-rooted commitment to Alaska's fisheries.

Bowers coordinates statewide management of commercial fisheries in his current role, collaborating with area management biologists and staff to ensure effective and sustainable fishery practices. He engages with fishermen and seafood processors, assisting them in understanding and complying with commercial fishing regulations and management decisions. He firmly believes commercial fisheries are critical to Alaska's economy, especially in rural and coastal Alaska.

Throughout his tenure, Bowers has witnessed the resilience and adaptability of Alaska's fisheries. Bowers' extensive experience and dedication to sustainable fisheries management have been instrumental in maintaining Alaska's reputation for responsible and effective fisheries oversight. In his free time, he enjoys tying flies and fly fishing around the globe.