Resume

Summary of Qualifications

Seasoned professional with over 30 years in small & performance outboard boating. Over 20 years as a Professional Fisherman fishing the King Mackerel Tournaments and Freshwater Striped Bass Tournaments with an auspicious record of achievement -- numerous wins, routinely finishing in the top ten as well as awards for Team of the Year and several Largest Fish of the Year. In addition, have been competing in the National Striped Bass Association (NSBA) Tournament Trail for the past six years with a solid record of achievement; consistently placing in the Top 10, numerous wins, and several State/Regional Championships. Presently working as Assistant Tournament Director for FLW Outdoors Kingfish Tour and FLW Redfish Series. Presently fishing the FLW Kingfish Series. This, combined with over ten years as an instructor at various fishing schools, serving as a guest speaker and promoter at conferences, trade shows, boat shows, and other events promoting the sport and sponsors alike.

Professional Experience

Pro-Tournament Fisherman:

• Sixth year fishing the National Striped Bass Association Tournament Trail
• Southern Kingfish Association tournament fishing, Since 1991
• Competed in King Mackerel Tournaments with Dieter Cardwell, Since 1986

Fishing Guide:

• Owner/Operator - Pro-Motion Guide Fishing Service (1999 to Present)
• Have served as Fishing Guide to promote industry, sportsmanship, and sponsors in publicized events as well as for private corporate sponsors and their guests.

Owner / Operator:

• US Anglers Associates (1999 - 2000)

Instruction & Teaching:

• Instructor NC Sportsman Magazine Fishing School - 2002 to Present
• Instructor Carolina Adventure Fishing School 1995- 2002
• Instructor in club seminars including Charlotte Saltwater, Winston-Salem Saltwater, West Marine Fishing Seminars, and Lake Norman Striper Swiper Clubs

Television Shows:

• 2007 Special Guest on Bob Redfern's Outdoor Magazine TV show.
• Featured on the TV show Striper Fishing USA on the Outdoor Channel
• Special Guest on Striper Bound, which will air on Outdoor Life & Fox Sports in 2005.
• Special Guest on The Outdoor Sportsman show with Captain Forest Pressnell.
• Fished Regions 1 & 2 Championships in November 2003 and the National Championship in December all televised on the Outdoor Channel.
• Fished National Striped Bass Association National Championship Tournament in December 2002 televised on the Outdoor Channel.
• Featured on nationwide TV Show - Striper Fishing USA on The Outdoor Channel during the NSBA Texas/Oklahoma Shootout.

Guest Speaker / Promoter - PR:

• Over seven years participating in boat shows with dealers.
• Promoting sponsor's products in the NC Sportsman Seminar Series, Carolina Adventure Fishing School and West Marine Seminars.
  

Radio Interviews:

• Routinely interviewed during and after local, regional, and national events including tournaments, boat shows, trade shows, and other community events.
• Commentator for junior level events on local and regional level.

Print & Newspaper Media:

• Featured in several fishing articles in North Carolina Game & Fish Magazine, North Carolina Sportsman & Striped Bass Magazine
• Featured in Striped Bass fishing article, NC Game & Fish Magazine

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Fishing Record

2006

• Fished FLW Series Tournament Trail with numerous Top Ten finishes
• Finished Seventh in FLW Series Championship Tournament
• Top Ten, NSBA team of the Year Points

2005

• First Place, Hook King Mackerel Tournament, South Port, NC
• First Place, NSBA Gold Cup, Lake Norman, NC
• First Place, NSBA Gold Cup, Westpoint, GA
• First Place, NSBA Gold Cup, Cherokee Lake, TN
• Second Place, NSBA Gold Cup, Lake Lanier, GA
• Fifth Place, NSBA Team of the Year Points

2004

• Yadkin Chain of Lakes NSBA Divisional Champion
• Currently Second Place in NSBA Regional Championship Race
• First Place, The Hook King Mackerel Tournament (South Port)
• NSBA Division Two Champion
• First Place, Lake Norman Winter Invitational
• First Place, Carolina Boat Center Rock Fish Round Up
• Currently Ranked 3^rd in NC State Championship
• Fifth Place, Cherokee Gold Cup Classic (Cherokee Lake)
• Ranked 12^th in Points for the NSBA Team of the Year
• Numerous Top Ten tournament finishes - NSBA

2003

• Ranked 3^rd in Points for the NSBA National Team of the Year
• State Champion Kansas NSBA
• Milford Lake, Kansas NSBA Divisional Champion
• State Champion Virginia NSBA
• Divisional Champion Lake Norman & Milford Lake NSBA
• First Place, Milford Lake (Kansas - 2 Times), Kerr Lake (Virginia), NSBA Lake Norman American Cancer Society Tournament, Mooresville/Lake Norman NSBA Winter Classic, NSBA Texas / Oklahoma Shoot Out

2002

• 9th in Points, NSBA Angler of The Year
• Angler of The Year Lake Norman Striper Swiper points race.
• First Place, King Of The Cape KMT
• Second Place & Big Fish - 3^rd Annual Alzheimer's Benefit Striped Bass Tournament
• Fourth Place, Lake Norman Winter Classic Striped Bass Tournament

2001

• Numerous Top Ten Tournament finishes - SKA Tournament Trail

2000

• First Place - US Open King Mackerel Tournament
• Team of the Year - U. S. Anglers Association
• Largest Spanish Mackerel - US Anglers Association

1999

• Second Place - Hardee's Atlantic Beach Tournament
• Largest King Mackerel - US Anglers Association
• Largest Striped Bass - US Anglers Association

Memberships / Clubs

• Active Member of FLW Outdoors
• Active Member of the National Striped Bass Association (NSBA).
• Active Member of the Lake Norman Striper Swipers (Over 250 members)
• Current US Coast Guard Captain - # 1011630
• Active Member of National Wild Turkey Federation

Upcoming Projects & Events

• Fishing FLW Kingfish Series Tournaments
• Planned participation in the 2007 National Striped Bass Association Tournament Trail.
• Extensive planned guest appearances at Boat Shows, Fishing Schools, and Seminars.

References
(Phone Numbers Available Upon Request)

• Mr. Dare Keith, Hydro glow Lights
• Mr. Bill Ha ire, NSBA
• Mr. Henry Spikes, Pro Rig Fishing Systems
• Mr. Dan Derrick, Let 'elm Live
• Mr. Fuzzy Lambert, Inn Ota
• Mr. Mickey Furr, Ranger Boats
• Mr. Tim Haney, Yamaha