charter fishermans Association
It is our mission to ensure America's public access to fishing, to engage and represent
the For-Hire Fishing Industry, and to ensure long-term sustainability of our fisheries.
Charter Fishermans Association
Officers and Board Members
Capt. Jim Green, President
Capt. Dylan Hubbard, Vice President/Secretary
Capt. Mike Jennings, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Capt. Scott Hickman
Capt. Clarence Seymour
Capt. Steve Tomeny
Capt. Dale Woodruff
Capt. Tom Ard
Capt. Jamie Gaspard
Capt. Billy Archer
Capt Gary Jarvis
Get to know our Board Members!
Capt. Jim Green is the operator of the "American Spirit" out of Destin, FL. It is the largest Headboat in Destin. He has been a professional fisherman for over 20 years. Not only has he taken the helm of the CFA but he is also the President of the Destin Charter Boasts Association (DCBA) and former board member of CFA. Through the years has sat on various Gulf Council advisory panels and currently is the Chairman of the For-hire Data Collection Advisory Panel. His involvement in fisheries management and his leadership has been very influential in both the federal and state management processes over the past 2 decades. Capt. Green is very involved in his community serving as Chairman of the Destin Harbor and Waterways Board, the Chairman of the Destin Harbor Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee, and the Chairman of the Destin Harbor Capacity Study Steering Committee. And has recently been appointed by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). We are proud to have him as a voice for CFA.
info@joincfa.org
www.PartyBoatAmericanSpirit.com
Vice President/Secretary - Captain Dylan Hubbard - Madeira Beach, FL
Captain Dylan Hubbard is the Vice President of Hubbard's Marina operating out of the famous Johns Pass, FL. He is also President of the Florida Guides Association (FGA). He is a well spoken advocate for his fleet and Anglers along Florida's West Coast. His communication skills and passion for sustainable fishery management make him a great addition to our organization. He is a fourth generation born and raised Florida native and is an avid fisherman, outdoor enthusiast and is active in preserving and sustaining our fishery.
capthubbard@hubbardsmarina.com
https://hubbardsmarina.com
Captain Mike Jennings - Freeport, TX
Mike Jennings is a USCG licensed Captain with over 25 years of experience fishing the Texas Gulf coast. He is known locally for his willingness to run further and target the larger species that lurk in our Gulf waters. He is a native of Brazoria County and grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Galveston to Matagorda. Along with fishing, Captain Mike is an experienced dog trainer and waterfowl guide, hunting the prairies and marshes from Anahuac to Rockport. Captain Mike also runs Gulf Coast Marina in Surfside.
Captain Mike is also an accomplished Writer and Magazine Columnist, formerly on staff with Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine.
texassportfishing@gmail.com
www.cowboycharters.com
Capt. Billy Archer- Panama City Beach, FL
Captain Billy Archer was born in 1956. Set out to sea in 1969 with his grandfather "Capt Tiny". Born and raised in Bay County Florida. Capt Billy has been actively involved in helping the fishing industry have a better tomorrow for over 3 decades. One of the founding members of S.O.S in 2008 Save Our Sector he has been instrumental in the formation and promotion of the CFA since its official founding in 2011. Captain archer has been a board member of CFA since its inseption and now leads us a its vice president/ >
bigtrig42@aol.com
www.seminolewindfishing.com
Steve Tomeny CFA Treasurer - Port Fourchon, LA
A freshwater and saltwater fisherman in Louisiana and Mississippi since childhood, and an avid scuba diver since his days at LSU, Steve has more than 35 years of experience in Gulf of Mexico fisheries. He started out building and operating a six passenger dive charter boat out of Port Fourchon, LA. Subsequently, Steve bought a 65-foot bare hull, towed it from Montgomery, Al to Baton Rouge, and within a year, launched the f/v Southerner. A few years later, he added the f/v Louisiana, f/v Gulf of Mexico, and the f/v Caribbean Sea, all 65-footers built on the same style hull for mixing charter and commercial fishing. Steve is on the board of the Charter Fisherman’s Association, which consists of charter operators and captains working to advance new ideas in the charter-for-hire industry. A separate fisheries management plan for the charter-for-hire fleet is one of CFA’s more immediate goals.
tst.charterboats@gmail.com
Captain Scott Hickman - Galveston, TX
Owner/Operator Circle H Outfitters and Charters Full time hunting and fishing guide out of Galveston, Texas 29 years specializing in Cobia, Snapper, Amberjack and King Mackerel trips. Scott is married to wife Shannon and has two daughters Allison and Lauren. He is actively involved on Gulf Fisheries Management Council Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel and Reef fish Advisory Panel with finding solutions for a better charter business plan in the Gulf a top priority. Capt Scott also holds the Recreational seat on the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary Council. He attended both Texas Tech University and Sam Houston State University studying Wildlife Management and Criminal Justice. Capt. Hickman also served in the United States Marine Corps and Texas National Guard.
info@circleh.org
www.circleh.org
Captain Clarence Seymour - Biloxi, MS
Captain Clarence Seymour aka C-Bo. Spray Ya Later Charters is own and operated by Captain C-Bo and his son. Captain C-Bo brings over 30 years of experience fishing the waters in and around Biloxi. Fishing is his passion, and he enjoys sharing his local knowledge with his guest. Captain C-Bo is on the Board of directors for the Charter Fishing Association representing the Mississippi fleet. He’s also the Chairman of the Mississippi Charter for hire task force. And has been instrumental in fishery management at the state, local and national levels.
www.sylcharters.com
Captain Gary Jarvis - Destin, FL
Captain Gary was one of the original founders of CFA and its first president, he has served on the board of director and board of advisors for 10 years and was past president of the Destin Charter Boat Association. Captain Gary has just now been hired by CFA to serve as its executive director. A life time legacy Charter for hire and commercial fisherman Capt. Gary's experience on the water has also translated to the arena of fishery politics. He introduced sector separation to the Gulf council in Aug of 2008 and was part of the CFA efforts to see it through fruition in 2014.He has just sold his boat and business after 41 years as a dual permitted CFH and commercial fisherman. He is in business with his sons who own and operate 5 sea food restaurants in the greater Destin Fl area. In March of 2018 Capt. Gary was elected Mayor of Destin Fl ( The worlds luckiest fishing village) and this has put him in a unique position to be able to open new doors in the political arena to work for all user groups in finding sustainable ways to fish and share the Gulf of Mexico's fishery resources. Captain Gary is a avid deer hunter and still plays Ice Hockey around the country in age group tournaments from a child hood love for the game