Bill Koehne
5406 Mary Ct.
Abrams, WI 54101
Day Phone 920-826-5901
Eve Phone 920-826-5711
Fax 920-826-5601
Email Bill@fishingwithbill.com
EDUCATION
1983-1988 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
B.S. in Business Administration
Major: Marketing/Management Minor: Human Development
Supporting field: Finance
EMPLOYMENT
1988-present President, Ark Homes Inc.
Manage new construction and real estate company. Develop marketing strategies with multiple types of audio, print and visual media.
Fishing Experience
Fished 1996-2005 (PWT) Professional Walleye Trail circuit
Fished 2002-2005 (MWC) Masters Walleye Circuit
Fished 1997-2001 USFA Team Walleye Circuit (7 top ten finishes)
Four time Qualifier for USFA Championship, 6th &10th place overall
2005 Expectations
Fish PWT Circuit
Fish MWC Circuit
Make press contacts and host media during prefishing and other available times
Work with sponsors through manufacturers' trade shows
Write and contribute stories in popular magazines
Outgoing toward public oppurtunities to create increased sponsorship exposure
Expertise/Techniques
Trolling, jigging and rigging for walleyes
Expertise/Bodies of Waters
The Green Bay and Lake Winnebego chain.
Additional interests
3 year board member of Green Bay Walleyes for Tomorrow. 13 years as Church
Trustee, 25 years member in local Sportsman Club, Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do.
NPAA #88
National Professional Anglers Association #88 (Charter Member)
Equipment
Champion 194 Fishhunter, with Mercury 225 Optimax & Mercury 15 4-stroke
Goals
Use education and business experience to develop sponsor relationships in order to increase product exposure resulting in increased sales.
Bill is an experienced and successful angler and tournament fisherman, having fished at tournaments in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Missouri, New York and Canada. Bill can lend himself as a valuable source for varied story information to benefit varied media requirements. Bill is available for stories and will work to provide an interesting, newsworthy angle for readers, viewers or listeners.
