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Matt Eisenbacher
810 West Deerfield
Springfield, MO 65807

eisenbacher@sbcglobal.net
www.mwbt.com/matteisenbacher.htm
(417) 877-0199

Goals

Promote the sport of fishing and the preservation of our natural resources through fishing tournaments, media exposure, and sponsor product promotional events. Maintain a consistent winning record and upward movement through local, regional, and national tournament events.

Education

                          Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
                          Masters of Science in Aquatic Biology - May 1998.
                                               Cumulative GPA = 4.00
                                               Thesis project studied the effect of a recently introduced exotic zooplankter on the
                                               growth rate and survivorship of young-of-the-year bluegill.

Bachelors of Science in Biology (Agriculture minor) - December 1995.
Cumulative GPA = 3.64

                   Awards
                   Best Student Oral Presentation, Missouri Natural Resources Conference – February 1998
                   Sigma Xi Grant – 1996
                   Milton L. Topping Fellowship – 1996

                         Presentations
                   The American Society Of Limnology and Oceanography – June 1998, June 1996
                   Thesis presentation, SMSU Biology Department – May 1998
                   Missouri Natural Resources Conference – February 1998
                   Great Plains Limnology Conference – September 1997
                   SMSU Graduate Student Council’s Interdisciplinary Forum – April 1996

Employment

Leigh Environmental, Springfield, Missouri
Project Manager - June 1999 to present.

Project management, including oversight of drilling, monitoring
well installation, groundwater and soil sampling, and oversight of remediation projects. Certified mold inspector. Preparation and submittal of reports summarizing project activities and findings.

                          Missouri National Guard, Anderson, Missouri
                   Heavy Equipment Operator, Sergeant E-6. February 1990 to present.
                   Management of squad size elements during horizontal construction operations.

                         Mobilized from March 2003 to July 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stationed in Baghdad and Najaf, Iraq.
                         Awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in June, 2004.

Experience

                        Mid Anerica Outdoors Internet Magazine & MAO - The Magazine, Sullivan, Missouri
                              Pro Staff Member, Contributing Writer – April 2001 to present.
                                        Report on and photograph local and regional fishing tournaments, author regular column in
                                        Mid America Outdoors – The Magazine, and author timely fishing related articles.

                       American Bass Anglers, Inc., Athens, Alabama
                              Tournament Director – Table Rock Lake/Lake Taneycomo – October 2002 to present.
                                        Organize and conduct bass fishing tournaments. Report results and financials to the home office.
                                        Promote organization as well as district and national sponsors.

                       Christian County Bassmasters B.A.S.S Federated Club, Springfield, Missouri
                              President – 1999 to present.
                              Youth Director – 2004 to present.
                              Tournament Director – 1998 to present.
                              Newsletter Editor – 1998 & 1999

Promotional Events

                     Seminar, Galyans Outdoor Store Grand Opening, Leawood, Kansas – March 2002
                Dave Mungenast MotorSports, St. Louis Area Boatshow, St. Louis, Missouri – February 2002
                VIP Day – Horace-Mann Elementary School, Springfield, Missouri – October 2001
                MOBASS Casting Kids State Championship, Bass Pro Shops, Missouri – April 2001
                Casting Kids Event, Springfield Area Boatshow, Springfield, Missouri – March 1996

Publication Consideration

Mid America Fishing Scene - Internet Magazine
Publication of tournament reports and featured articles.

Mid America Outdoors – The Magazine, Sullivan, Missouri

American Bass Anglers Magazine, Athens, Alabama

Fishin’ Radio Show, JOCK 98.7 FM, Springfield, Missouri

BASS Times

Missouri BASS News

Springfield Newsleader, Springfield, Missouri

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Yankton, South Dakota

Affiliations

                   B.A.S.S.
              National B.A.S.S. Federation
                  Missouri BASS Federation
                  Christian County Bassmasters
                  American Bass Anglers, Inc.

Sponsors

                 Mid America Outdoors
             Tracker Marine Group
             Avalanche Boats
             Mercury Motors
             Bass Pro Shops
             Leigh Environmental

Equipment

2005 Tracker Avalanche Boat, 175 Mercury Optmax, Rite Hite Jackplate, 74 lb Minn Kota Maxxum Trolling Motor, Loc-R-Bar, Lowrance Electronics

References

Dwight Leigh
President
Leigh Environmental
1754 North Deffer
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 886-6110
dleigh@e-guys.com

George Thomlinson
President
Missouri BASS Federation
220 West Sixth Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5251
cgthom@iland.net

Jim Noah
Conservation/Environmental Director
Missouri BASS Federation
916 SE 5th Street Terrace
Lee’s Summit, MO 65807
(816) 524-8360
jim.noah@mail.sprint.com

Jerry Rapp & Brad Strauser
Presidents
Mid America Outdoors
www.maout.com
Sullivan, MO

Brian Snowden
Professional Angler
71 Micahs Crossing
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8119