A smiling man with gray hair wearing a dark jacket and blue shirt against a plain background.
2018

Jeff Pontius

Jeff is the former President and CEO for ZEBCO Brands. He was presented the Hall of Fame award for his commitment to recreational fishing’s future through growing participation in the sport and his leadership in the industry’s trade association.
Jeff served as on ASA’s board of directors from 2005 to 2012, including as Chairman of the Board from 2009 through 2010.

After a brief hiatus, Jeff was voted back onto the board in 2014 where he served until his retirement in 2018.
He also served on the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s board of directors as Chairman from 2003 through 2007. He returned to the board in 2015 and became chairman again, leading efforts in growing participation.