Dammrich continues post on ASA Board as NMMA maintains fishing focus
As NMMA continues to make recreational fishing a priority and works to expand recreational boating and fishing and align both industries on key initiatives, NMMA President, Thom Dammrich, will continue his role on the board of directors for the American Sportfishing Association, representing NMMA. Other members of the ASA board of directors include including new, first-time regional members Carl Liederman, president, Capt. Harry’s Fishing Supply for the Southeast region and Dan MacDonald, president, Yakima Bait Company for the West region and new, first-time at-large members Bruce Akin, CEO, B.A.S.S., LLC and Jesse Simpkins, Marketing Director, St. Croix Rods.
The ASA Executive Committee includes Kirk Immens, Sportco Marketing, Inc., Chairman; Dave Bulthuis, Costa, Immediate Past Chairman; Chris Megan, On the Water, LLC, Vice Chairman; Zack Swanson, Rapala, Secretary; Donn Schaible, Wright & McGill, Treasurer; Peter Foley, Boone Bait Company, Inc., Treasurer Emeritus; and Gary Remensnyder, Lew's Fishing Tackle, At-Large. In addition to the Executive Committee are board members Dammrich, NMMA; John Arway, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; Louis Chemi, Navico, Inc.; Ken Elie, Outdoor Pro Shop, Inc.; Dan Ferris, Midwest Outdoors; Jeff Pontius, ZEBCO Brands; Paul Schluter, St. Croix Rods; Aledia Tush, CB's Saltwater Outfitters; Gary Zurn, Big Rock Sports, LLC. The board's ex-officio members are Kenneth Hammond, The Hammond Group; and Carey Graves, Daiwa Corporation.