Our Great Volunteers
We are extremely thankful for all of the many volunteers who help support this great cause and without or Veterans, we wouldn't have an event to volunteer for. Thank you all!
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Captain Cass Coroiescu
Cass Coroiescu is the founder and fleet captain of the Veterans Summer Slam and has a deep passion for the sport of fishing and the outdoors. Still, no passion is stronger than his love for his country and the freedom that he and all Americans share thanks to the sacrifice of the brave men and women of the United States military. Cass's mission is to give back to those Veterans who may not have the opportunity or means to enjoy the things he is so passionate about. We are on a mission to do for those that so willingly have done for us.
Captain Vincent Velasquez
Boat: 27' Cobia
Captain Aaron Obenberger
Giving something back to those who have given so much to us.
Captain Jordan Pallas
I want to give back to the people who served our country.
Captain Fred Swift
I run a 3400 Pro-Line center console and would love to share my passion for offshore fishing with the vets.
Captain Nathan Stephens
Hello, my name is Nathan Stephens and I’d be honored to take 3 Veteran’s offshore fishing. My family and I have enjoyed the fruits of freedom they helped protect. Cash-N-Out is a well traveled 27’ boat with Twin Suzukis. Its fished the entire Gulf Coast and Florida Keys. I look forward to having the Veteran's onboard and catching the winning fish.
Captain Kent McCorquodale
I have a 25' cobia center console. We had an awesome experience last year and look forward to giving the same experience this year.
Captain Jonathan Merkle
To help put a smile on their face
Captain Scott Hawk
To give back to those that gave for America. Most of my family are or were military or law enforcement.
Boat is 25ft Sea Pro center console. I can accommodate 2-3 anglers and will have myself and a deck-hand available. Also have all appropriate safety gear and fishing gear.
Captain Tate Morton
We had a great team last year and looking forward to putting these veterans on the fish again.
Captain Shannon LaBauve
Boat: 31 Oceanmaster w new 2023 twin 300 Hp Suzuki s
Captain Keith Lyles
As a Navy Veteran myself, I simply have a love for recreational offshore fishing and the relaxation and therapy it provides. I would like to share this passion with fellow veterans.
Boat: Cape Horn 24XS with twin Suzuki 175s
Captain Bruce Ainsworth
Boat: 33' Onslow Bay
Captain Charles Enriquez
Boat: 2023 Twin vee 400gfx
Captain Steven Day
I come from a Military family and have always wanted to give back something to the brave men and women that have given so much, so that we can enjoy whatever it is we do. For that I would be honored to take our hero's out fishing.
Captain Stephen Scott
Boat: 27' Onslow Bay
Captain Donald Freeman
Captain Brian Wilson
Boat: 2019 39’ Invincible triple Verado 350’s
Captain CR Maher
This is a great event and we just want to continue to thank our veterans for their service. We took a group out last year and we all became friends and still keep in touch.
Captain Randy Reid
Boat: 240 Scout Bay Boat
Captain Brandon Saenz
Hello my name is Brandon Saenz and I want to give back to the individuals who gave so much for our country. My company sponsors this event and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else for those days.
Boat: 32T Contender
Captain Jeff Pucciarello
2002 Proline Sport 20.5’, 2018 - 200 Suzuki. I can take 2 Guests.The Lord gad blessed me and I would like to Bless others.
Captain Gary Gardner
Captain Mikel Athon
I feel truly Blessed to share my love of fishing with others! Especially those whose only opportunity comes as a gift from God❤️?
Captain Scott McCartt
Osprey is a 35 foot Tiara built for express cruising and fishing. She can comfortably accommodate up to three people fishing from the stern. The cockpit provides comfortable seating, shade, and protection from rain and spray. She is also equipped with a generator, refrigerator, stove, Bluetooth stereo, and head (bathroom).
Captain Fanie Nel
Boat: 26vt Twin Tee Caatamaran
Captain Donald Jackson
Boat: Cape Horn 31T
Captain Mike North
As a veteran myself, I love those who have served and sacrificed for our country. I fish out of a SeaHunt Gamefish 27 that is fully loaded. I can accommodate up to 4 veterans on my boat and look forward to hosting them this year!
Captain Jhett Young
Boat: 2020 invincible Cat 35' quad Mercury 300s
Captain Douglas Hamilton
I'm also a veteran and would like to support this event. We fish off shore regularly in seas from 0-3. I've participated in one other fishing tournament. Looking forward to the event. Thanks
Boat: Lulu is a 24 foot world cat.
Captain Garrison Ledbetter
I enjoy being offshore, and doing it for veterans is a good cause.
Captain Sam Thigpen
I have the greatest of respect for our veterans. The sacrifice so many make for the rest of us to enjoy these freedoms is worthy of anything we can all offer them as thanks. It is a great privilege I have to be able to participate in this event and host our veterans to a great day of fishing!
Captain John Nichols
To give back to the ones that serve and make it possible for me to Owen a boat and fish when I want to and all the other freedoms we enjoy in the good old United States of America.
Captain Chuck Richey
Love to fish and want to show my deep appreciation to our veterans.
Been involved with this tourney since the beginning and am excited to see its growth.
Captain John Lozano
45ft Center Console