through shared learning. I would also like to achieve corporate Bass fishing sponsorship. I'm interested in promoting sponsors that increase anglers enjoyment and proficiency in the sport of bass fishing. I am able to introduce anglers to sponsors products through Bass fishing tournaments, trade shows and whenever an opportunity arises. BACKGROUND & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Currently I am 39 years old and a Master Sergeant, with twenty years of service, in the United States Marine Corps. I am a Happily married and father of 3. I am also a part time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with the University of Maryland University College, in Management Studies. I have been a pationate fisherman since I could hold a pole and for over 10 years I have fishes competitively although not as much as I would have liked given my career. Currently I am fishing with The Bass Club at West Point in New York(2nd Place AOY 2 years running), following a return from an overseas duty station. I also fished with the Northeast Bassmasters Team Trail, finishing 15th for the year in the Saturday Division. I intend to fish with the ABA, Northeast Bassmasters, State Opens and Local Clubs in 2018. I'm a competitive, enthusiastic, self motivated person with a focus on turning pro, post Military Service.My experiences include qualifying for the 2003 ABA National Championship Barkley Lake, Paducah, Kentucky, the 2004 ABA National Championship on Lake Wheeler, Alabama, the 2005 ABA National Championship Bossier City, Louisiana, on the Red River where I placed 94th Nationally And made the 2005 All Marines Team. I Consistently places in 75% of registered tournaments. I served as an ABA Tournament Director for North Central Texas DFW District 74. An energetic individual that can not only promote but also has the proven ability to sell any products I uses and believe in. Aggressively seeking State Pro Staff Positions and entry-level opportunities. PERSONAL PROMISE As a member of your Pro Staff I promise to represent your company and your product honestly. I will introduce as many potential new customers to you as possible and I will make my self available to promote your company at trade shows and events as required and requested at no additional cost. CURRENT SPONSORSHIPS Ardent Bayou Bug Jigs FishStyx Custom Rods Qwik8Baits Wicked Weights SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH: NY State Team for Nitro Performance Bass Boats Terminal Tackle Hard and Soft bait manufacturers Angler supporting products New Industry Products PREVIOUS SPONSORS PRADCO Outdoor Brands Product Pro Staff - Fort Smith, AR (Downsized Interim Positions) Cook's "Go To Tackle Systems Pro Staff - Jonesboro, AR (Sold to TH Marine) G-Blanks Custom Rods Pro Staff - Claremore, Ok (Out of Production) Hide