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BRENT HOMAN
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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.
LeechLake 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 spenton that well-
known fishery - but it would have been impossibleat that young age to recognize how
critically impactful the sportwould 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 forbasic infantry training.
Upon completing basic training, I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas as a memberof
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, where I served as a Bradley Fighting
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 Leaderin 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.
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

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Fighting Vehicle I was commanding was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device
(IED), commonlyreferred to as a roadside bomb.
Despite sustaining life-threatening injuries from the blast, I somehowsurvived the
attack. The explosionclaimed my right eye, caused a traumatic brain injury, shattered
my right arm, wrist, and hand, took half my thumb, and sufferedsevere nerve damage
throughout my right arm.
Nonetheless,after countless surgeries and two years of intense physical rehab, along
with endless supportfrom my wife Kelly, I have regained some of the function that he
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 supportmy 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
faced when they returned home with life-changing wounds.
In Novemberof 2008, my life changed yet again as me and Kelly celebrated the birth
of my first child, a 9-pound baby boy.
In Septemberof 2009,I was medically retired from the United States Army. This was a
bittersweettime 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.
I continued to fish with ABA until early 2011,when I decidedto retired from the team as
a necessarystep to commit him entirely to attaining my lifelong dream of fishing the
BassmasterElite Series tournament trail. I did not, however, forgethis commitmentto
his wounded brethren, and so partnered with Carry The Load and serve as an
ambassadorfor the organization.

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Brent Homan: Soldier, Husband, Father, Angler
2015 promises to be another life-changing year after having shoulder surgery in March
of 2014 as I compete inthe BassmasterCentral Opens with the goal of qualifying for
the Elite Series.
I appreciate the supportof my sponsors,friends,family, fans, fellow soldiers,and of
course,my loving wife, as I work toward the eventual realization of my Bassmaster
Elite Series dream.
I am resolute,however, that no matter how far my fishing career takes me, I will never
abandon my most important missionof serving as an advocate for all soldiers – retired
and active, wounded, or otherwise
Objective
Short-term Angler Objective:
• 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
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

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• 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
• 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)
• 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
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
Education
 High School Graduate

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 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
Skills
 Public Speaking
 Public Relations
 Social Media
 Marketing
 Social Networking
 Sports Marketing
 Online Advertisement
 Trade Shows
 Fundraising
 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
• Originator and Tournament Director for Operation Kick Soma Bass Tournament Benefitting Freedom Care
Warrior Project 2012/2013
Sponsors
• Yamaha Pro Fishing (PRODUCT)
• Dobyns Rods (PRODUCT)
• Strike King (PRODUCT)
• Navionics (PRODUCT)
• Hydrowave (PRODUCT)
• 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
• 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
• Iraqi Campaign Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Other numerous certificates of achievements and appreciations
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

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• http://www.bassmaster.com/news/homan-hosting-tournaments
• http://www.sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=b_fea_jordon_hunt
• 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
• 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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