Wally Hathaway

Koi biography

Professional background: Registered Nurse 1971 to present.

25+ years in Intensive Care and Open Heart Recovery.

Nurse manager for 20+ years

Emphasis on cardiovascular and immune systems

Designed focused research studies with goal of quality improvement

10+ years in Administration

Focus on institutional and unit level long term goals.

Active member of both medical and nursing ethics committees

Koi background:Went to a Koi show in 1994 and saw a pretty fish with no scales.

Dug a 900 gallon hole in 1995, through in a liner and some Koi

Dug a 1000 gallon hole, through in a liner, a water way, good pump,

an upflow filter and a small pressure filter. Koi did well.

In 2007, heavy equipment to excavate the hole.Now, a 7200 gallon

system with 16 Koi and good filtration and circulation.

Successfully completed KHA class in 2002; earned Advanced KHA.

Have written for KoiUSA, several columns for club newsletters and

websites, and have given presentations on Koi health.

Have belonged to 3 Koi clubs. Past secretary for Pacific

Wonderland Koi Club. Current membership in Oregon Koi and Watergarden Society.

Joined Koi Organisation International steering committee in 2009

Hobbies and interests:Reading, RVing, any kind of sport fishing, gardening, distance

travel, talking with friends, and pets.Currently a volunteer at the Humane Society of Redmond (very rewarding).