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BRENT HOMAN

BIO

I was born in Sioux City, IA and was raised in South Sioux City, NE. While growing up, I developed a love for fishing after my dad put a rod and reel in my hand at the age of 5.

Leech Lake in Minnesota became much the stage where my childhood dreams were born. I knew that fishing would be a big part of my life from days spent on that well-

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known fishery - but it would have been impossible at that young age to recognize how critically impactful the sport would ultimately be to the rest of my life.

After graduating high school, I immediately enlisted into the Army Infantry Branch and was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia in June of 1997 for basic infantry training.

Upon completing basic training, I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas as a member of 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, where I served as a Bradley Fighting

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Vehicle Driver, Turret Gunner, Rifleman, and M60 gunner.

In March of 1999 I was assigned to South Korea with 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division where he served as a Team Leader in an Infantry Platoon. After completing my tour of Korea in March of 2000, he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Regiment, and 1st Cavalry Division. There he served as a Team Leader, Gunner, Squad Leader, and Section Leader.

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While with 1st Cav, I served two tours in Kuwait and was eventually deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From 2004 to 2005, I was stationed Baghdad, Iraq. I later redeployed to Balad, Iraq between 2006 and 2007.

This second tour came to an abrupt end for me in June of 2007 when the Bradley Fighting Vehicle I was commanding was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), commonly referred to as a roadside bomb.

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Despite sustaining life-threatening injuries from the blast, I somehow survived the attack. The explosion claimed my right eye, caused a traumatic brain injury, shattered my right arm, wrist, and hand, took half my thumb, and suffered severe nerve damage throughout my right arm.

Nonetheless, after countless surgeries and two years of intense physical rehab, along with endless support from my wife Kelly, I have regained some of the function that he

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originally lost.

It was during my rehabilitation, in January of 2008, that I was introduced to the Army Bass Anglers (ABA). From that meeting, I found a way to combine my abiding love for fishing with a deep desire to support my fellow wounded soldiers.

As part of the ABA fishing team, I helped buoy the spirits of soldiers who were being cared for in the same hospitals I was, while raising awareness of the plight that soldiers

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faced when they returned home with life-changing wounds.

In November of 2008, my life changed yet again as me and Kelly celebrated the birth of my first child, a 9-pound baby boy.

In September of 2009, I was medically retired from the United States Army. This was a bittersweet time for me. I was leaving the service and soldiers that I loved, but it presented the opportunity to pursue my passion for fishing on a full-time basis.

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I continued to fish with ABA until early 2011, when I decided to retired from the team as a necessary step to commit him entirely to attaining my lifelong dream of fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail. I did not, however, forget his commitment to his wounded brethren, and so partnered with Carry The Load and serve as an ambassador for the organization.

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Brent Homan: Soldier, Husband, Father, Angler2015 promises to be another life-changing year after having shoulder surgery in March of 2014 as I compete in the Bassmaster Central Opens with the goal of qualifying for the Elite Series.

I appreciate the support of my sponsors, friends, family, fans, fellow soldiers, and of course, my loving wife, as I work toward the eventual realization of my Bassmaster

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Elite Series dream.

I am resolute, however, that no matter how far my fishing career takes me, I will never abandon my most important mission of serving as an advocate for all soldiers – retired and active, wounded, or otherwise

Objective

Short-term Angler Objective:

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• To promote my sponsors and continue to support our Troops by putting on a free tournament for our Soldiers.

• To recover to the fullest from my AC Joint Shoulder surgery in March of 2014 and compete in 2015 stronger and more focused than ever

• To compete and win in the Bassmaster Central Opens as a Pro, while supporting my sponsors.

Long-term Angler Objectives: • To become the first wounded soldier to compete as a professional fisherman on the Elite Series• To compete and win at the top of the tournament trails• To be sponsored as a professional angler at the local, regional, national level

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Experience

• 2008 — Helped Create the ArmyBassAnglers (2008-2010) Left team in Jan 2011• 2008 — Jan 2011--Team Captain on the ArmyBassAnglers• 2008 — 46th out of 112, Fishers of Men Central Division• 2008 — Qualifier for Fishers of Men Regional Championship (Sam Rayburn, TX)• 2009 – 4th place, Fishers of Men Central Division• 2009 – 2nd place, Fishers of Men Regional Championship (Lake Palestine, TX)• 2009— National qualifier, Fishers of Men Championship (Lake Guntersville, AL)• 2009 – 76th out of 312, Bass Champs South Division• 2009 — Qualified for Bass Champs Championship 98th place• 2010 – 46th place out of 404, Bass Champs South Division

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• 2010 — Qualified for Bass Champs Championship, 10th place (Lake OH Ivie, TX)• 2010 – 6th place, PVA Lone Star “Texas Roundup” (Lake Ray Hubbard, TX)• 2010 – 5th place, PVA Capital Clash (Potomac River, MD) • 2010 – 17th place, PVA Okie Open (Fort Gibson, OK)• 2010 – 1st place, Bama Brawl (Lake Guntersville, AL)• 2011 —Top 12 finish, Mid America Bass Tournament (Lake Eufaula, OK)

• 2011 —Top 10 finish, Land of Lincoln Bass Tournament (Rend Lake, IL)• 2011 –1st place, Land of Lincoln Bass Tournament (Rend Lake, IL)

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• 2011 – 22nd place, Lone Star Bass Tournament (Lake Ray Hubbard, TX)• 2011 – 22nd place (Potomac River, MD)• 2011 – 1st place (Potomac River, MD)• 2011 – 9th place (Lake Winnipesaukee, NH)• 2011 – 2nd place for Angler of the Year, Paralyzed Veterans of America • 2012 – 1st year fishing the Central Bassmaster Opens• 2013 – 2nd year fishing the Southern Bassmaster Opens• 2014 — Fishing Bud light Platinum Team Trail • 2014 — I will not be fishing the Bassmaster Opens due to AC Joint replacement in my right shoulder • 2014 — 68th AOY finish out of 152 on the Bud Light Platinum Team Trail• 2015 — Finished in the top 100 in the Central Bassmaster Opens as a Professional Angler

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Bassmaster Opens

• 2012 — Central Bassmaster Open as a Professional• 2013 — Southern Bassmaster Open as a Professional• 2014 — Did not fish due to AC Joint Replacement in my right Shoulder• 2015 — Registered for all 3 Central Bassmaster Opens as a Professional• 2016 — Will be fishing all 3 Central Bassmaster Opens as a Professional Angler

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Education

High School Graduate College (General Basics) Primary Leadership Development Course (US ARMY) Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (US ARMY) Combat Lifesaver Course (US ARMY) Calmative’s level 1 (US ARMY) Rear Detachment Course (US ARMY) Skeeter Boat Training

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Skills

Public Speaking

Public Relations

Social Media

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Marketing

Social Networking

Sports Marketing

Online Advertisement

Trade Shows

Fundraising

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Event Planning

Leadership

Public Speaking- Selling your product

Social Marketing- Well versed on Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In

Social Media

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Event Planning- Tournament Director and Organization of The Carry The Load Charity Tournament for our Troops

Team Leadership

Charity

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• Originator and Tournament Director for Operation Kick Soma Bass Tournament Benefitting Freedom Care Warrior Project 2012/2013

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Sponsors

• Yamaha Pro Fishing (PRODUCT) • Dobyns Rods (PRODUCT)• Strike King (PRODUCT)• Navionics (PRODUCT)• Hydrowave (PRODUCT)

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• Amphibia Glasses (PRODUCT)• Fishing Guide Home Page (PRODUCT)• Seaguar fishing line (PRODUCT)• Quantum reels (PRODUCT)• Nine Line Apparel (PRODUCT)• Aqua-Vu (PRODUCT)

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Military Awards

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• Medical Retirement (Honorable) 12 Years Active Duty• Purple Heart• Combat Infantry Badge• Army Commendation Medal (2 awards)• Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device (1)• Army Achievement Medal (3 awards),• Army Good Conduct Medal (3 awards)• Army Service Ribbon (2 awards)• Overseas Ribbon (2 awards)• Korean Service Medal

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• Iraqi Campaign Medal• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal• Other numerous certificates of achievements and appreciations

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Articles

• http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/brent-homan-soldier-cyclops • http://www.bassmaster.com/news/bass-fishing-helps-soldier-heal • http://www.basseast.com/?p=8732 • http://www.bassmaster/blog/hummingbird-sea • http://www.bassmaster.com/blog/thanksgiving-story • http://www.bassmaster.com/news/homan-hosting-tournaments • http://www.sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=b_fea_jordon_hunt

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http://www.sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=b_fea_jordon_hunt

http://www.bassmaster.com/news/homan-hosting-tournaments

http://www.bassmaster.com/blog/thanksgiving-story

http://www.bassmaster/blog/hummingbird-sea

http://www.basseast.com/?p=8732

http://www.bassmaster.com/news/bass-fishing-helps-soldier-heal

http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/brent-homan-soldier-cyclops


• http://www.bassmaster.com/news/anglers-sponsors-step-soldiers

Character References

(Please Call if you have any questions)• Kelly Jordan (Bassmaster Elite Series Professional)903-520-1535• Mark Zona (TV Fishing Show Personality) 269-467-9757 • Dave Ittner (Yamaha Motors) 770-420-5700

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http://www.bassmaster.com/news/anglers-sponsors-step-soldiers


• Gene Eisman (Hydrowave, Amphibia glasses Owner) 214-202-1426• Gary Dobyns (Dobyns Rods) 530-713-2599• Alan McGuckin (dynamic Sponsorships) 918-519-2294

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