Ryan Burnett
President As a founding board member and President for Learn 2 Fish, Ryan said he enjoys sharing the joy of fishing through Learn 2 Fish’s free fishing workshops. He is passionate about helping underprivileged youth, who may not have someone to teach them how to fish, learn the basics of this great life-long sport. He enjoys trolling and jigging for walleye and his favorite place to fish is Lake Erie. |
Mark Moran
Child Protection/Youth Safety Chair As the principal at St Martin Lutheran School in Clintonville and in his role on the Learn 2 Fish board, keeping kids safe is at the heart of Mark’s work with youth. Mark joined the board to help strengthen the organization and teach children how to fish. His favorite places to fish are Rose Lake and Lake Winnebago, where he enjoys fishing for Walleye. |
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Dori Sell
Secretary Marketing / Social Media / Fundraising Dori is a passionate outdoors enthusiast from Central WI. Fishing has been in her life as long as she’s been able to walk. Although walleyes have her heart, she won’t say no to a good pan fish bite! When she’s not wetting lines, you’ll find her hunting, gardening, tending to her bees, or hanging out with her friends, family, and dogs. She graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s in digital marketing with a social media emphasis from Lakeland University. She will be helping with social media, marketing, and fundraising efforts. |
Rick Schwandt
Treasurer As Treasurer for Learn 2 Fish, Rick enjoys sharing the joy of fishing through Learn 2 Fish’s free fishing workshops. Rick enjoys spending time up north at his cabin along with spending time with his grand kids!! |
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Steve Schwandt
Board Member Stephen is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, with a strong bias towards fishing. His love began at a young age where the Bassmasters hooked him on bass fishing. Spring fishing on the wolf river and regular trips to northern WI eventually led him to catching the walleye bug and musky fever. Stephen is excited to share his love for fishing with the next generation, including his three young kids, where he is currently mastering his untangling and snack-packing skills. Stephen resides in Appleton, WI and works remotely for a financial services company based in Iowa. |
Mitch Daun
Board Member Mitch is an avid outdoorsman and competitive walleye angler in the Lake Winnebago and Green Bay areas. He was introduced to fishing at a young age when his dad would take him out on Lake Michigan, trolling for salmon and trout. Mitch has two children, Logan and Hayden, that love to fish for bluegill and crappie on Shawano Lake. He enjoys spreading his passion for fishing with those that want to learn and growing the sport by focusing primarily on the youth. |
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Greg Karch
Founder / Executive Director Greg Karch founded Learn 2 Fish board and has been operating Learn 2 Fish for over ten years. Greg enjoys sharing his passion and joy of fishing with people of all ages who want to learn about the greatest sport of all (yes, we’re totally biased), fishing! Greg’s favorite place to fish is the Bay of Green Bay, Lake Winnebago, or just about anywhere he can be on the water (it’s how he relaxes). He loves jigging, casting for walleye and ice fishing for panfish! Why does Greg do it? To share his love for fishing and inspire future fishermen and fisherwomen. |
