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(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association November 2001 Newsletter)
Michael Nussman has been appointed
President and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) effective October 1. The
announcement was made during the association’s annual business meeting held at the
Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Nussman, 47, is ASA’s second president,
succeeding former Kansas governor Michael Hayden who resigned this past spring.
"The choice of Mike Nussman to be
President of the American Sportfishing Association was probably one of the easiest board
decisions of the year and was unanimous," stated ASA Chairman of the Board Burt
Steinberg. "Mike is a true professional and has all the attributes, experience and
leadership qualities needed to continue the growth and success of ASA. We are indeed
fortunate to have Mike take charge."
Nussman assumes the leadership role
after serving nine years as an ASA vice president. During that time, he was responsible
for lobbying Capitol Hill on critical legislative and regulatory issues affecting the
sport fishing industry. Nussman also oversaw the association’s economic, conservation
and research programs and most recently, the association’s trade show, ICAST. In
addition, for the past six months, Nussman has shared the day-to-day operational duties
with ASA’s other vice president Norville Prosser.
Prosser, who had previously announced
his intention to retire early next year after nearly 30 years in the industry, feels
confident that the Association is in good hands. "Having worked alongside Mike for
the past eight years, I have observed first hand his dedication to the Association, and
perhaps more importantly, his commitment to understanding and serving the
Association’s members. I was pleased to extend my full and unequivocal support to
Mike as the new ASA President."
Prior to joining the ASA in 1992, Nussman served for nine years as professional staff on the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. There he helped mold U.S. ocean policy while directing the National Oceans Policy Study majority staff. His staff was responsible for providing the Senate guidance for nearly all ocean-related issues, including recreational and commercial fishery management.
