Center for Sportfishing Policy announces new board members, honors former chairman

Published On: May 26, 2021Categories: Industry News

The Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) honored its past Chairman Bob Hayes and elected new board members at its annual board meeting in May. CSP honored Hayes with the Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award for his dedication to the recreational fishing and boating industry and his commitment to angler access and marine conservation.

“Bob Hayes has been involved in the politics of fish for almost 50 years and devoted his career to advancing marine conservation across the country,” said Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Sportfishing Policy. “Although Bob is not a manufacturer, he conceived the idea of CSP and charted the course for our organization to unite anglers and industry to engage in political advocacy in Washington, D.C.”

The Eddie Smith Award was established by CSP to honor extraordinary commitment to conservation by manufacturers.

The CSP also elected new members to its board of directors. The following will serve three-year terms:

  • Matt Bridgewater, CEO, GEMLUX
  • Aine Denari, president, Brunswick Boat Group
  • Dave Dunn, director of sales & marketing, Garmin International
  • Berwick Duval, II
  • Tommy Hancock, president, Sportsman Boats
  • Guy Harvey, chairman, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
  • Glenn Hughes, president, American Sportfishing Association
  • Mike Nussman
  • Dave Pfeiffer, president, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc.

The following were elected to serve one-year terms:

  • Annual Member Director Chris Butler, president, Butler Marine
  • Corporate Member Director John Brownlee, vice president marketing, Yellowfin Yachts
  • Corporate Member Director Mike Dixon, vice president, Engel Coolers
  • Life Member Director Mitch Brownlee