Introductions:
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, I was raised in Iowa and now live here with my wife, Krista, and sons, Derek and Jackson. I work full time as a firefighter/paramedic for the DMFD with a schedule that gives me plenty of time for hunting. I have always enjoyed being outdoors, but did not discover my true passion for hunting until later in life.
Since my first hunt, though, I have been hooked and spend every extra hour I have in the woods either hunting, patterning, scouting, or as a guide to my coworkers and friends. The sounds of nature, the thrill of being on a hunt and the spiritual connection spending time in the woods are what inspired me to share this time with others.
I have been involved with the fishing and marine industry for over 26 years beginning at age 12. Therefore I have vast knowledge of the marine and fishing industries from sales, marketing and product development. My industry experience stems from retail sales/buying, manufactures sales representative and factory sales as well as product development and design.
Professional Status:
Northern Factory Account Manager for Strike King Lure Company as well as the leading my marketing and promotions company Angling Promotions / AnglingPromotions.com.
I started my own production company: HeadBone Productions and we launched our first show; Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show on the Pursuit Channel this year. In 2011 we will air season 2 of Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show and are adding another show to our production company family called; Kashin’ In.
I am a member of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 4, National Rifle Association, Iowa Firearms, National Wild Turkey Federation – Sponsor Level, I-80 Gobblers Committee Member, Union Sportsman Alliance, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Izaak Walton League of America, Emerson Hough Chapter. I’m also a diehard Iowa Hawkeye and New York Yankee Fan!
Focus:
Retail sales are the result of a professional marketing and promotions campaign to create consumer demand. My overall objective is to sell product!!
Home Region:
When it comes to big water nothing offers a greater challenge then Lake Michigan and Green Bay. Having this body of water in my backyard allows me to offer exceptional exposure to the retail consumer. This is not to mention the wonderful smallmouth fishery and the nearby untouched largemouth fisheries. Having Big Water credentials offers greater consumer confidence and product respect. Which will generate additional sales?
Retail Sales/Exposure offering:
- Regional TV exposure FOX affiliate
- Manufactures Consumer Commercials appearances.
- Regional TV Consumer Commercial appearances.
- Various publications Consumer show
- Retail Store events
- Vehicle Advertising (Marketing) Logo Wrap Over 35,000 exposure miles annually throughout the Midwest.
- Boat Advertising (Marketing) Logo Wrap
- Web Site Spot Light Support
- National TV Fishing Show exposure
In Closing; I would like to thank you for your time. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any industry references on my overall ability and professionalism.
Darren Jacobson
