LKGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Capt. Andrew Tipler
President
Capt. Ian Slater
Vice-President
Capt. Bob Beighley
Secretary
Capt. Brian Stilley
Treasurer
Nathaniel Linville
Outreach Coordinator
Capt. Will Benson
Board Member
Capt. Brandon Cyr
Board Member
Capt. Brian "Bear" Holeman
Board Member
Capt. Chad Huff
Board Member
Capt. Jared Cyr
Board Member Alternate
Capt. Nick Labadie
Board Member Alternate
Capt. Lenny Leonard
Board Member Alternate
LKGA STAFF:
Celia Tolle
Operations Manager
Tournament Subcommittee
Chairperson: Brian Stilley
Chairperson: Brian Stilley
This subcommittee organizes and executes successful tournaments throughout the year. LKGA hosts the Sugarloaf Showdown each November and the March Merkin Invitational Permit Tournament in March. Activities include planning, marketing, event day activities, silent auction, and TDC funding for these fishing tournaments.
Clean-Up Subcommittee
Chairperson: Bob Beighley
This subcommittee oversees the organization's yearly marine debris clean-up event. They plan, market, execute the days tasks, and manage the raffle, Every year LKGA hosts this event, the local participation grows as well as the debris collected.
Chairperson: Bob Beighley
This subcommittee oversees the organization's yearly marine debris clean-up event. They plan, market, execute the days tasks, and manage the raffle, Every year LKGA hosts this event, the local participation grows as well as the debris collected.
DEIS (Draft Environmental Impact Statement) Subcommittee
Chairperson: Will Benson
Chairperson: Will Benson
This subcommittee oversees the organization's efforts to address the DEIS from NOAA Sanctuary Advisory Council. Activities include reviewing local regulations being drafted and speaking with local officials that impact this issue.
By Laws Subcommittee
Chairperson: Nathaniel Linville
Chairperson: Nathaniel Linville
This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance of the organization's by laws. The subcommittee presents proposed amendments to the board of directors and general membership for a vote.
Fundraising Subcommittee
Chairperson: Nathaniel Linville
Chairperson: Nathaniel Linville
This subcommittee is responsible for the overall goals of raising funds. The subcommittee ensures enough funds raised to meet the operating budget and to fund the current initiatives.
Political Affairs Subcommittee
Chairperson: Will Benson
Chairperson: Will Benson
This subcommittee oversees the organization's efforts to address all political affairs that effect the fishery and guiding culture of the Lower Keys and Key West. Activities include reviewing local regulations being drafted and speaking with local officials that impact this issue.
