
What is AFFTA?
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is a community of fly fishing businesses joined together under one banner. That community makes up a powerful trade association. This trade association represents, fights for and unifies our industry around the values and ethos found within those who make up the industry. Without this type of representation the fly fishing industry would not have the power, voice or recognition it currently does, everywhere from Washington D.C. down to the smallest fisheries in the country. The AFFTA community and banner provide strength, advocacy, conservation and innovation.
AFFTA’s mission is to guide the sustainable growth of the fly fishing industry through Trade Development and Stewardship.
Who is AFFTA?
The Officers of the Board
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Nick Conklin
CHAIR
Manufacturer- TFO Rods
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Corinne Doctor
VICE CHAIR
Manufacturer- North Point Brands
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Joe Wolthuis
SECRETARY
Manufacturer- Scientific Anglers
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Jin Choi
TREASURER
Retailer- St. Pete’s Fly Shop
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Beth Brennan
Media- Tread
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Harris Buddig
Manufacturer- Patagonia
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Hilary Hutcheson
Retailer- Lary’s Fly and Supply
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Joe Wolthius
Manufacturer- Scientific Anglers
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Nick Conklin
Manufacturer- Temple Fork Outfitters
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Patrick Berry
Association- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
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Tyler O'Neill
Individual Affaliate
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Ryan Hamilton
Manufacturer- Far Bank
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Jillian Tisdale
Retailer- Seven Mile Fly Shop
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Corinne Doctor
Manufacturer- North Point Brands
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Tim Volk
Manufacturer- Lamson
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Jin Choi
Retailer- St. Pete’s Fly Shop
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Alex Maier
Manufacturer- OnWater
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Ed LeViness
Retailer- Ed’s Fly Shop
AFFTA TEAM
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Lucas Bissett- Executive Director
AFFTA Staff
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Chelsea Parker- Membership/Finance Director
AFFTA Staff
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Matt Mullin
Capitol Hill Advisor
High Street Strategies
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Rick Crawford
Sustainability Consultant
Emerger Strategies
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Brian Bennett
Communications Consultant