The Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA) has hired Christopher Barrows as its president.

PSPA announced Monday Barrows will be replacing Glenn Reed, who will be retiring at the end of the year.

As a 25-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Chris brings years of leadership and management experience, along with a significant ocean and fisheries policy background, to PSPA, the nonprofit US seafood group said.