I am 64 years of age. I am married to Sherry for 30 years and have three children, Wesley, Ashley and Kenna. My family has been in Paso Robles, California since 1885 and I still reside in Paso Robles, California.
Personal Statement
I enjoy the challenge of tournament bass fishing and teaching young people to appreciate the sport of bass fishing in an ethical, responsible manner.
With enthusiasm, a positive attitude and great communication skills, I know I can take the products I represent to the public and into new markets. I have been successful in opening new dealers for my current sponsors and I have gained respect from my peers as an honest competitor always willing to help my fellow fishermen in need. This attitude is something I believe the future of this sport must be founded on for the growth of the sport in addition to expanding the retail opportunities for the products I represent.
Competing in bass tournaments is important but it is only part of what being a “professional” is all about. I place a high priority in introducing young anglers to the sport of bass fishing and competing in bass tournaments.
I have worked trade and consumer shows, conducted seminars, given demo rides and written articles for online magazines for my current sponsors. These activities along with competing in Pro Am, Team and Open tournaments are venues that I know will influence the people I encounter to purchase and use the products I represent. I will also be able to get your products into local retail outlets to increase sales and earn my way as this business partnership matures.
FISHING EXPERIENCE
I have 50 years of bass fishing experience with the last 20 years competing in bass tournaments from National Pro Am tournaments to local Team tournaments.
PRESENT EQUIPMENT
2018 Ranger Z520L Yamaha 250 SHO Outboard Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor Lowrance Electronics
TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE FLW Costa Series / PRO WON Bass / PRO Team tournaments: ABA Bass, 101 Bass, Anglers Choice and WON Bass
INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION
ISE, ICAST, Fred Hall Shows and various dealer shows worked.
I worked the 2017 Bassmaster Classic in Houston Texas for Yamaha Marine. I worked the SHOT Show in Las Vegas for 6 years for Lowrance Electronics.
I have also worked tournament support for Lowrance at FLW and Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments. This has given me experience in fixing problems with rigging and troubleshooting various other issues in all makes and models of bass boats while allowing me to serve other peers in this industry.
I currently monitor and Blog on approximately 10 web sites for Lowrance Electronics. You can go to westernbass.com, go to the forums page and click on the Lowrance Forum to view some of my posts. I have also written many articles for westernbass’s online magazine in the past.
I look forward to building a mutual beneficial business partnership with you in the near future. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or opportunities either at the email address above or on my cell phone, which is 805-610-0524.