Biography

Top touring pro on the Professional Walleye Trail – 13 years.

Received Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Business Administration. The University of Akron, Ohio - May 1993.

Nine years experience as a professional guide fishing on Lake Erie for walleye, small mouth bass, and perch.

Five years experience as a professional guide fishing on the lower Niagara River fishing for king salmon, brown, steelhead, and lake trout.

Four years experience as a professional guide on Lake Sakakawea fishing for walleye, pike, and small mouth bass.

Seven years experience as a professional guide on Devils Lake fishing for walleye, perch, pike, and white bass.

Coast Guard Licensed - United States Coast Guard Master of the Great Lakes and Inland Waters Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 50 gross tons - received in 1993.

Proctor and Gamble Word of Mouth Diffusion team member for the introduction of ThermaCare, 2001, 2002

Marketing and Commercial Sales Manager, Internautic Marine Group September 2004 to April 2005.

Field Merchandiser, Pure Fishing, 1998-2006.

Member of the National Professional Anglers Association, #42

Member of the Board of Directors, National Professional Anglers Assoc, 2006-2009.

PWT Advisory Council Member 2004, 2006

National Pro Team Member - Mercury Marine

National Pro Team Member - Crestliner Boats

National Pro Team Member - Storm Lures

National Pro Team Member - MinnKota

National Pro Team Member - Pure Fishing

National Pro Team Member - Scheels