CHAIRMAN

Jim Lucas is a serial entrepreneur and competitive offshore angler with a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and results. His passion for business and the ocean drives everything he does—whether building successful companies or competing at the highest levels of offshore fishing.

Founder Jim Lucas, a lifelong fisherman who’s fished waters around the world, created Casting for Care to support injured offshore fishermen and their families.

Learn more on LinkedIn.

TREASURER

Sam is an innovative sales leader with more than two decades of experience helping businesses grow through the power of data, technology, and trusted relationships. A graduate of Moravian University, Sam is also a dedicated youth soccer coach and an active supporter of initiatives that promote education, opportunity, and community connection. He believes deeply in giving back and empowering others to achieve their full potential—whether on the field, in business, or through service.

BOARD MEMBER

Master Offshore (200 Tons) | Marlin Specialist | Ocean Conservation Advocate

With over 20 years in the sportfishing industry, Captain Richie is a 2025 Costa Offshore World Champion, former South Africa BassMaster, and long-time Team Luhrs South Africa member. His passion for the ocean extends beyond competition—he serves as an IGFA Central American Representative and actively supports marine research with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

From 2015 to 2024, he led operations as Fishing Director at Tropic Star Lodge, helping shape Panamanian ocean conservation laws and promoting sustainable offshore practices.

Learn more FishingThePlanet.com

SECRETARY

A seasoned professional charter captain and decorated tournament angler, Captain Patrick McCafferty is recognized for his expertise, passion, and leadership on the water. As a trusted Pro-Staff member for top industry brands, he continues to share his love of fishing with anglers from around the world.

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BOARD MEMBER

With over 31 years of experience as a professional charter captain, Captain Bo is a decorated tournament angler, TV show talent, and respected figure in the sportfishing community. His passion for the ocean has earned him multiple magazine features and long-standing partnerships as a Pro-Staff member for leading industry brands.

Beyond fishing, Captain Bo is dedicated to giving back—donating his time and expertise to numerous philanthropic causes that support marine conservation and coastal communities.

Learn more at FishTenacity.com

GENERAL COUNSEL

Elizabeth Parker is a former Assistant State Attorney for Palm Beach County with over a decade of prosecutorial experience handling serious felony and homicide cases. As Chair of the Victims’ Rights and Personal Injury Practice Groups at GFM, she advocates for victims of violent crime, domestic abuse, and wrongful death.

A seasoned trial lawyer and educator, Elizabeth has trained prosecutors statewide, lectured for the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and served on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Institute of Police Technology and Management. She has appeared as a legal analyst on Nancy Grace, Court TV, Dateline, 20/20, and USA Today.