Welcome new POMA members. We’re proud to have you in the family.
Welcome new POMA members. We’re proud to have you in the family.
Voting Media Members
Brainerd, Minn.
Bio: Full time freelance writer specializing in bowhunting, bear hunting, whitetail deer, and freshwater fishing. Tournament angler, seminar speaker. Author of more than 500 feature articles and 11 books since 1990. Editor of several magazines, currently managing editor of Bear Hunting Magazine.
Spider Rybaak, Blogger
Canastota, N.Y.
Bio: Author/photographer
Beth Ann Amico, Public Speaker
Choctaw, Okla.
Bio: Lecturer – specialize in hunting dogs.
Wes David, Freelance
Airdrie , AB Canada
Bio: Freelance writer for Alberta Outdoorsman, Outdoor Edge, Western Sportsman, Great Canadian Sportsman, Outdoor Canada, Alberta Conservation Magazine, B.C Outdoors & monthly outdoor column for the Airdrie Echo. Recently started filming hunting & fishing and I’m putting a show together for Wild TV to start airing in February 2014.
Chad Ferguson, CCO/Catfish Edge
Fort Worth, Texas
Bio: Chad Ferguson is a seasoned pro catfish angler and recognized expert on fishing for catfish. He owns and operates Catfish Edge which encompasses multiple brands specializing in “new media”. Chad’s work can be found online and in traditional publications like Outdoor Life and In-Fisherman. Veteran catfish guide with 13+ years experience.
associate Media Members
Joe Classen, Freelance
Kodiak, Alaska
Bio: Along with my ministry work, I’m an award winning nature/wildlife photographer, a registered Alaskan fishing guide, I’ve written four books and numerous newspaper/magazine articles on both the Christian faith and the outdoors. I was the host of an outdoors-themed radio show for several years and have been involved in a variety of media work.
Louis Cusack, Host – Alaska Outdoors Television
Chugiak, Alaska
Bio: Myself and Ruth are best known for sharing our love of the outdoors and remote hunting opportunities on numerous hunting programs, outdoor forums, and publications, including programs on the Outdoor Channel. I have been featured on Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine; Cabela’s Memories In The Field, Mossy Oak Hunting The Country, Alaska Outdoor TV.
Emaneul “Kappie” Kapp, Videographer
West Linn, Ore.
Bio: In 1996-I left the police force after 11 years of service. I started my own production company; this finally led to me producing for television and smaller productions. In 2004 & 2006 I won awards for productions done with Marc Watts. In 2011 Young Blood aired on the Outdoor Chanel, I’m currently working on 2 more TV shows that is scheduled for ’14.
Michael Walker, Producer-Michael Walker Multimedia
Fowler, Calif.
Bio: I’m a newbie to the outdoor media world. It took 8 years to get here. I was a mechanic for the last 20 years and I’ve been a musician for 30 years. I’m very familiar with sound production. Video production was a natural progression for me and when I’m behind the camera in the outdoors, I know that’s where I’m supposed to be. It just feels right.
August Peters, Director of Productions – Tundra Entertainment
Pleasanton, Texas
Bio: I have been filming and editing TV shows for the past 6 years. I have worked for “Trophy Quest” (Outdoor Channel), “Larysa Unleashed” (NBC Sports), “Beyond the Battlefield” (NBC Sports), “Trophy Hunters TV” (Outdoor Channel). I have shot and edited numerous promos and commercials for a variety of companies. Currently I am freelancing my services.
Kevin Creighton, Freelance Writer
Gilbert, Ariz.
Bio: Kevin is a passionate shooter who competes regularly in USPSA, IDPA and 3 gun matches and is also an NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor and Personal Defense Instructor. In addtiion to his home blog, he has written articles on personal self-defense and gun culture for Shooting Illustrated, TacticalGear.com and KFYI.com.
Zach Lazzari, Freelance Writer
Missoula, Mont.
Bio: I am a professional outdoor writer and fly fishing guide based in Montana. I have guided anglers, hikes, jeep and jet boat tours in Colorado, Montana and Alaska. I have published over 500 web articles, founded the website nomad-fly-fishing.com and am the proud author of an eBook titled Subsurface Fly Fishing for Trophy Trout.
Michael Johnson, President – Journey Entertainment
St. Peters, Mo.
Bio: I have been working FT in the outdoor industry since graduating college in 2008. Most of my experience has been editing TV shows, both for the outdoor industry and mainstream media. Now I am pursing my own venture, Journey Entertainment, where I plan to offer professional production services, production management, and consulting.
Kenneth Blanchard, Producer – Black Man With A Gun Show
Upper Marlboro, Md.
Bio: Rev. Kenn Blanchard is a former US Marine, federal police officer, Intel analyst, Christian pastor and gun rights activist. He is a blues singer, and produces a weekly pro-gun variety show called the Black Man With A Gun Show. He has been the recipient of the National Rifle Association’s Carter-Knight Freedom award, CCRKBA Gun Defender Award
Robert Kay, Editor/Writer – Hawaii Reporter
Honolulu, Hawaii
Bio: Kay began in journalism with the San Francisco Chronicle in 1975. He has also been a radio journalist, and authored two travel guides for the Lonely Planet series. A past contributor to newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, he currently co-writes a tech column for the Honolulu Star Advertiser and a gun blog for Hawaii Reporter.
ASSOCIATE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
Laura Benjamin, Owner – Cabin Mama Communications
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Bio: Laura Benjamin is President of Cabin Mama Communications, a veteran-owned communications consulting company specializing in professional speaking, training, writing and coaching. Laura has spoken for audiences from 20-500 on three continents, coached C-suite executives, facilitated leadership board and team retreats and strategic planning sessions.
STUDENT
Kayla Rigby, University of West Florida
Pensacola, Fla.
Bio: I’m about to receive a bachelors degree from the University of West Florida in Adversiting and hospitality. I’m looking to get a foot in the door and move forward with a career and in my life. I’m dedicted, hard-working, and ready to move into something bigger and better.
Ashley Manning, Virginia Western
Rocky Mount, Va.
Bio: My names Ashley Manning. I’m from Franklin County, Va. Right now I farm & sale Avon for a living. I’m gonna work my hardest for a career in the outdoor industry.
CORPORATE PARTNER
Gun Protect by Red Eagle
Wetumpka, Ala.
Great Day, Inc.
Tallulah, La.
Company Mission: Our product line has one common denominator. Everything we offer is the best of its kind – unique, dependable and functional. We are a little different from the norm – we refuse to compromise quality to cut corners.
Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
Apollo Beach , Fla.
Company Mission: The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA) serves our Nation’s combat wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as means to recognize & honor their sacrifice, encourage independence & connections with communities, & promote healing & wellness through camaraderie & shared passion for the outdoors.
Sabre
Fenton, Mo.
Bio: “Making Grown Men Cry Since 1975” Security Equipment Corporation is the family owned and operated U.S.A manufacturer of SABRE Pepper Spray and SABRE Safety Products. For over 35 years, our mission has been to provide the safest and most effective personal safety sprays.