Say hello to the Paul H. Young Board of Directors.
Bob Batchik - bob.batchik@paulyoungtu.org
President
Bob learned to fish from his Father and Grandfather and his passion for the sport runs deep. A long time and active member of the Paul H Young Chapter, Bob credits his start as a professional woodcarver to his first banquet donation. Bob has a Fine Arts Degree from Northern Michigan University and background as a professional graphic designer.
I am a lifetime fisherman who loves fly fishing for anything that swims. Being an active member of the Paul H. Young Chapter for over 20 years has brought me great satisfaction. The highly dedicated people associated with this important work are motivated by a passion for improving the cold water resources we all love. Over the last two decades I have developed many lifelong friendships and have learned to be a better fly fisher because of them.
Deana Norton - deana.norton@paulyoungtu.org
Past President
I was first introduced to Trout Unlimited and the PHY chapter by my husband, Tom. For the better part of the past 10 years I have attended (and worked!) at banquets and WaWaSum weekends. Despite never actually catching a fish on a fly rod, I am excited to be a member (again) of the PHYTU board. My goal as a member of the board is to continue the mission to conserve and protect the natural resources while engaging with as many people as possible. Together we can make a difference (and maybe catch a fish or two)!
Daniel Martinez - daniel.martinez@paulyoungtu.org
Vice President
Daniel has always liked to be outside and go fishing. He bought his first fly fishing rod and reel on a trip to Montana and never looked back. From that day forward he has been hooked on fly fishing.
Daniel was introduced to the Paul Young chapter of Trout Unlimited after going on a fly fishing restoration weekend to WaWasum lodge on the AuSable. Being an Executive Chef, he often helps with the food preparation for these special weekends as well as other chapter events.
His beautiful wife Jen and great kids Grace and Gabriel will not fish with him so he is committed to Trout Unlimited as a way to stay involved in the fly fishing community.
Pete Kennedy - pete.kennedy@paulyoungtu.org
Treasurer
Pete's introduction to fly fishing came in his twenties at Camp WaWa Sum, when a former supervisor implied learning was a career decision. For the next four decades, fishing was primarily out of the trunk of his car, spotting access points using a borrowed Michigan Gazetteer. Recently, a more permanent venue has been established in the Pigeon River Forest. He now has much more time to walk the three rivers, sections of which do not often see humans. Of note, success is still not guaranteed...
Living in Birmingham, Pete is married to Mia, and they are slowly moving their three children out of the house... but not before learning how to cast and catching their first. Fishing has often been an antidote to his trust investment career at Comerica. Therapy or getting back to nature are too simple an explanation. Trout fishing is literally another world. There is much to learn and much we still don't know. It is also one that needs our help to reverse the human touch that has occurred over time. Pete joined the Paul Young Chapter several years back and has progressively become more active in the work weekends and site restoration projects. Any excuse to get back out on the river when the work is done.
Brian Considine - brian.considine@paulyoungtu.org
Secretary
Brian lives in Troy, MI and has been a member of the PHYTU board since 2007 when he joined after being introduced to the Chapter by past President Bryant Wade. Brian was President from 2009-2011. When he’s not fishing, golfing and skiing with his family he’s practicing environmental law at a firm in Bloomfield Hills.