California Fish And Game Commission Announces New President- And Vice President-Elect
The following is courtesy of the California Fish and Game Commission:
New Commission President and Vice President
Greetings,
During its February 2026 meeting, the Commission elected Commissioner Eric Sklar as its president and Commissioner Darius Anderson as its vice president; they are expected to remain in their roles until the next election, which is normally held each year during the February Commission meeting.
Assignments to the committees remain unchanged, with commissioners Sklar and Murray co-chairs of the Marine Resources Committee, commissioners Zavaleta and Anderson co-chairs of the Wildlife Resources Committee, and Commissioner Hostler-Carmesin chair of the Tribal Committee (with another commissioner joining meetings when possible).
Sincerely,
Melissa Miller-Henson
Executive Director
California Fish and Game Commission
Here’s some bio information on Sklar and Anderson via the Fish and Game Commission website:
President Eric Sklar
Eric Sklar, of St. Helena, California, was appointed to the Commission in June 2015, and reappointed in January 2017 and in March 2023. A Napa Valley vineyard owner, entrepreneur and former elected official, Eric Sklar and his family have been growing grapes in Napa Valley for nearly 50 years.
He is currently CEO of Fumé, a vertically integrated cannabis company he founded in 2017 located in Clearlake, California. He is also a director of Cambridge Acquisition Corp (CAQ, CAQUU, CAQUW – NASDAQ Global).
Eric was co-founder and Managing Partner (2005-2013) of Alpha Omega Winery in Rutherford, California. He founded and was Managing Partner (2013-2018) of Yount Ridge Winery in Oakville, California. He was Chairman and CEO of Burrito Brothers, Inc, a restaurant chain he founded in 1989 based in Washington, DC and sold in 1999.
From 2003-2010 he served on the St. Helena City Council – the last two years as Vice-Mayor. He is also a retired volunteer for the St. Helena Fire Department. In 2010, he was elected to the Board of the Napa Valley Vintners where he served as Treasurer and Vice-Chair, and from 2009-2011 he served as chair of the Napa Valley Vintners’ Community and Industry Issues Committee.
Eric received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California at Berkeley in 1984, a Diploma in Business Studies at the London School of Economics in 1986, and a Master of Business Administration at Georgetown University in Washington, DC in 1997. Eric is a sailor, scuba diver, hunter and loves backpacking the trails of California.
His term on the Commission expires January 15, 2029.
Vice President Darius W. Anderson
Darius W. Anderson, of Kenwood, California, assumed his position on the Commission in January 2024. Darius is a dynamic entrepreneur renowned for his multifaceted ventures in business and community development. He is the founder and managing partner of three prominent California entities: Platinum Advisors, Kenwood Investments, and Sonoma Media Investments.
Darius’ true passion lies in outdoor pursuits and conservation. He previously served on the Sonoma County’s Fish and Game Commission and currently serves on the Boone and Crockett board. In 2020, Darius established a non-profit, Wing and Barrel Foundation, to work on regional conservation programs and to develop educational programs to ensure the growth and success of hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and outdoor activities among youth, women, and veterans.
Darius holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from George Washington University.
His term on the Commission expires January 15, 2030.
