Anthony Dephue - Lancaster, PA
A Hoosier by birth (Bloomington, IN) and a data design and programming "Top Gun", this Dephue Data Design CEO is a gold mine of technological expertise. At CBAA, he is affectionately referred to as our Web Dawg! Anthony specializes in web development for not-for-profit organizations, a nice fit for CBAA.

Frank Griffith - Birmingham, AL
Frank is a regional representative for Dove Data Products, one of Inc. Magazine’s top 500 private companies in America. A USAF veteran, He is a successful entrepreneur with a variety of business interests. Frank’s experience includes major event management, marketing and advertising, retail sales, manufacturing and organizational management.

Randy Howell - Springville, AL
Tournament pro and six-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Randy Howell was the winner of the inaugural "Elite 50 Tournament" series event. He is a 13-year veteran of the Citgo Bassmaster Tournament trail. Randy brings tournament expertise and industry savvy to CBAA, and has the distinction of being our first Advisory Board Member.

Melinda Mize - Ben Lomond, AR
Collegian Melinda Mize is the first woman to grace the Citgo Bassmaster Pro Tour and a marketing major at Henderson State University (AR). Midway through her senior year, she is now on active duty with the National Guard. Melinda has grown up in the sport of bass angling since parents Jimmy and Lucy have fished professionally for many years. Melinda’s exposure to the pro tours and her unique experience as a collegiate angler make her a valued part of CBAA.

Kimberlee Striker - Cullman, AL
Kimberlee is a Pflueger bass pro and veteran of the WBFA Tournament trail. Women are under-represented in angling and Kimberlee advocates attracting more women to the sport, meshing well with CBAA’s objectives. Kimberlee’s accomplishments include guest writer for the American Bass Association, and nine appearances in the WBFA top ten. A businesswoman as well as an angler, she adds a woman’s perspective as well as tournament experience and broad-based industry knowledge.

Jay Yelas - Tyler, TX
A household name in angling, Jay is a 17-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and the 2002 Champion. He has a tremendous reputation on and off the water with anglers and industry leaders alike. His awards include FLW 2002 AOY, 2003 Bassmaster AOY, and 2003 ESPY Best Outdoor Athlete. As a former collegiate angler at Oregon State, Jay is a strong voice for CBAA.