07-22-2013, 05:10 PM
Brett Fitzgerald was named CEO of the Snook & Gamefish Foundation at a board meeting last week. Fitzgerald served as Chairman of the Snook Foundation Board from 2009-2011, and as Regional Director (SouthEast) for three years prior. He is a contributing editor to Florida Sportsman Magazine, and a special instructor at Pine Jog Elementary in Palm Beach County Brett promotes an academic curriculum through environmentalism and resource conservation. Brett served in the United States Army in both intelligence and as a paratrooper with Special Forces Operations. He attended University of South Florida and holds a Bachelor's and a Masters degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders. He is an expert guitar player, fly tier, photographer and fisherman. Brett was chosen as Snook and Gamefish Foundation's 2009 Person on the Year, for his accomplishments on behalf of inshore fishing. Brett began serving as on the executive team as Managing Director in 2012. Contact Brett at Brett@snookfoundation.org What is the Snook and Gamefish Foundation? The Snook and Gamefish Foundation is a not for profit 501 c 3 Corporation organized by William R Mote, in 1998, as a platform for anglers and conservationists to preserve, protect and enhance gamefish populations. Mote believed that a brighter future for all fisheries is in the hands of informed anglers. Mote is also the founder of Mote Marine Laboratories - known around the world . What does the Snook and Gamefish Foundation do? The Snook and Gamefish Foundation focuses on Research, Education and Conservation projects. The Angler Action Program, is an excellent example of connecting anglers with researchers for fishery management and stock assessment. The Angler Alert E-Newsletter, currently sent to 120,000 subscribers two times a month, is an example of outreach education, along with the SmartAngler Challenge online quiz. Members across the state are involved in habitat protection and research projects specific for inshore gamefish.