PAA election results 5/20/2009
The Professional Anglers Association (PAA) today released results of its recent election and named several new officers and boardmembers.
John Crews (pictured) was elected president and replaces Tim Horton. Crews is the fourth president to serve in the modern era of the PAA. Prior to Horton, the office was held by Mark Davis and Kevin VanDam.
Sean Hoernke was elected vice president.
Kurt Dove was elected secretary.
Dave Mansue remains as treasurer.
About his new post, Crews said: "I'm extremely honored to serve the PAA as president. This position is very important, which also means quite a lot of work and responsibility. I plan to continue what the previous presidents and boards have accomplished. They laid the foundation and started to build the organization. The PAA has tripled in members over the past year. I'll see to it that the PAA continues to grow and serve (its) members as best we can."
Additionally, three new board members were elected – Matt Reed, Zell Rowland and Brian Snowden – and Paul Elias (the original PAA president) returns as board member.
The new board members replace VanDam, Horton, Davis and Stacey King.
Horton noted: "The one thing that's important to the PAA with this election is continuity. There are new and returning members with a mix of veterans and younger pros. Our previous vice president, Chad Morgenthaler, is remaining on the board. Dave Mansue handled our FishPAA TV and Kurt Dove ran the website committee. John Crews, our new president, spearheaded the Payday program to give General members a huge benefit to join us. The PAA's in good hands."
For the record, here's a look at the current PAA officers and board:
Officers
John Crews – president
Sean Hoernke – vice president
Kurt Dove – secretary
Dave Mansue – treasurer
Board
Paul Elias
Kelly Jordon
Chad Morgenthaler
Matt Reed
Zell Rowland
Brian Snowden
The Professional Anglers Association (PAA) today released results of its recent election and named several new officers and boardmembers.
