Welcome new POMA members. We’re proud to have you in the family.
Voting Media Members
Welcome new POMA members. We’re proud to have you in the family.
Voting Media Members
Rev. Robert Ford, Freelance
Ramey, Pa.
Bio: I have been writing for beagle magazines (outdoor humor and more serious pieces) every month since November 2001. I am published in two periodicals (two different articles) at this time–Hounds & Hunting and The American Beagler. I have three books published by Sunbury Press containing articles I have written.
Stephanie Brown, Editor – Jay‘s Sporting Goods/Jay‘s Outdoor News
Clare, Mich.
Bio: Beyond being the editor for Jay‘s Outdoor News, I am also a wildlife photographer and lifelong outdoor enthusiast. I earned my master’s degree in English from Northern Michigan University. My vast professional history has offered me opportunities to work in the university environment as a writer, ghost writer, professor, and photographer.
Christine Cunningham, Author
Kenai, Alaska
Bio: Freelance writer, outdoor columnist, and author of “Women Hunting Alaska” published by Northern Publishing.
James Collyer, Author
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Bio: Jim Collyer is an expert hunter, best-selling author, and speaker. He has hunted from Alaska to Africa. Jim has written articles for Outdoor Life and Field & stream was will authoring tow books on hunting: Buck Naked; The Straight Dope on Trophy Whitetails and Blood in the Tracks; A Mule Deer Manifesto.
Gayne Young, Freelance/Author
Fredericksburg, Texas
Bio: Gayne C. Young is the Editor of Game Trails Online, the official online magazine of the Dallas Safari Club, and a columnist for and feature contributor to Outdoor Life and Sporting Classics magazines. In January 2011, Gayne became the first American outdoor writer to interview Russian Prime Minister, and former Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Richard Simms, Freelance Correspondent
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Bio: BS Wildlife Management (TTU, 1976) — Game Warden & PR guy for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (’76 – ’84) — Broadcast and Internet Journalist for WTVC-TV in Chattanooga (’84 – present) — Freelance outdoor writer & TV correspondent (’84 – present) — Owner/Guide Scenic City Fishing Charters, Inc. (ScenicCityFishing.com, ’06 – present).
Scott Roduner, Owner/ Pacific Flyway Productions
Merced, Calif.
Bio: I specialize in waterfowl photography and videography. I own a full scale production house that can do anything from Facebook commercials to TV episodes.
associate Media Members
Jason Peak
Reno, Nev.
Bio: As SVP of Public Relations and Business Development at Olson, Ryan is a key leader at one of the nation’s largest independent marketing agencies. His passion for the outdoors is evident in not only his personal pursuits, but also his work on outdoors brands like OPTIMA Batteries and GoPro. He has 15+ years of agency experience.
Nick Trehearne, Outdoor Writer/Photographer
Edmonton, AB Canada
Bio: Nick Trehearne is a freelance Outdoor Writer and Photographer from Alberta, Canada. He travels throughout North America with both camera or bow in hand in search of wild animals and the places they call home. Nick is available for hire for both writing and photography.
ASSOCIATE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
James Lee, Managing Partner – Christian Gunner Training & Communications
Groveport, Ohio
Bio: James Lee is a writer, communications consultant and firearms instructor. His 18 years in media/public relations includes: Managing Partner at Christian Gunner Communications & Training; Campaign Field Rep. at NRA-ILA; Media Relations Director at Ohio Secretary of State. James is a certified Wilderness EMT and Chief Range Safety Officer.
STUDENT
David Underwood, Student – Georgia Regents University (Augusta State)
Locust Grove, Ga.
Bio: Senior Television and Cinema student, minor in History. Well versed in the use of Final Cut as well as various other editing suites. Locations intern on Stomp The Yard: Homecoming. Studied abroad in Spain: Summer of 2012. Produces and edits a monthly gaming podcast. Circulation manager for The Bellringer (student paper) Fall 2011 – Spring 2013.
CORPORATE PARTNER
Cortland Line Company
Cortland , N.Y.
Company Mission Statement:
Cortland Line manufactures the finest fly lines, braided lines and monofilament in the world. Lines engineered to meet any fishing challenge. Whether the quarry is trout or tarpon, bass or bones, tuna or sailfish, we fish for them ourselves and we put that experience into every Cortland line we build.