Sales Personnel

Shawn Benbow
Mississippi and Southern Louisiana
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (888) 742-9692
Shawn graduated from Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 1994. He has been awarded Salesman/Rep of the Year in 1994, 1996, and 1997. He covers the Mississippi and southern Louisiana territory, servicing several key accounts. Shawn has also earned the Strike King Lures 2015 Top Performer Award.
Shawn is married and has a daughter, son, stepson and stepdaughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.

Dan Bobolts
Michigan, Northern Ohio & Indiana
- Grand Blanc, MI, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Dan attended Averell COC and St. Stephen High School. Dan joined Murski Breeding in 2018. He has over twenty years outside sales experience and eleven years in the outdoor industry and was awarded the Salesman of the Year Award in 2012 from Remington Arms. Dan's territory includes Michigan, Indiana and Northern Ohio.
Dan is married and has two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying baseball, hunting and fishing.

Jake Bohnsack
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
- Buffalo, MN, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Jake graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. He has been working in the sporting goods industry for 15 years across the Midwest. His prior work experience was with Scheels, Runnings, Omnia Fishing, and other key independent retailers in the territory. He also worked directly for a factory in sales and new product development/marketing. Jake's territory includes Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Jake is married and has two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and going to the family lake cabin.

Al Capachietti, Jr.
Northeast Territory
- Billerica, MA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (866) 315-3582
Al joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2011. His territory includes East Connecticut, Maine, East Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. He earned the Strike King Excellence in Sales Award in 2012, 2013 and 2016. In 2013 he also received the Excellence in Sales Award from DT Systems. Al’s sales experience is invaluable in covering the New England states.
Al is married and has a daughter and a son. He enjoys fishing bass tournaments, saltwater fishing, and making custom fishing rods.

Clint Carlton
South Georgia, South Alabama, Florida Panhandle
- Perry, FL, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (800) 254-9780
Clint attended Valdosta State University. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2012 after 20 years in the outdoor industry. Clint covers Georgia, South Carolina and the Florida Panhandle area. He received the "2015 ZEISS Salesman of the Year Award".
Clint has two daughters. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and football.

Bryan Culp
North Texas and Oklahoma
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (214) 631-5950
Bryan graduated from Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Arlington. Bryan worked in the outdoor industry for 11 years before he joined Murski Breeding Sales in 1995. He has received numerous industry awards including the Strike King Excellence in Sales Award for both 2016 and 2017, Salesman of the Year for Strike King Lure Company and Zebco. He covers North Texas and Oklahoma and is the Murski Breeding Sales office coordinator.
Bryan is married and has a daughter and two stepsons. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and taking road trips on his bike.

Tony Groskreutz
Cabelas/Bass Pro/Gander/Scheels
- Minnetrista, MN, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (888) 511-4642
Tony joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2009. He had been in the outdoor industry for over twenty years, bringing his vast sales experience and knowledge with him. He was awarded the Primos “Non Typical” Sales award in 2011. In 2013 and 2015 he was awarded the Strike King Top Performer award and also the Tanglefree Decoy Sales Rep of the Year award. He handles major key accounts including Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Outdoors and Scheels.
Tony is married and has a son and a daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Matthew Hartwig
Northeast Territory
- Lansdale, PA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Matthew graduated Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has many years of experience in the sporting goods industry in all channels. Matthew joined MBS in 2017. His territory includes Pennsylvania, Metro New York, Western Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC.
Matthew is married with three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, college football and fishing.

Todd Hess
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
- Hudson, WI, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Todd graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Business Administration Degree, with concentration in Sales and Marketing. He has over twenty years of sales experience and has been in the hunting sales industry for the past nine years. He has won multiple "Rep of the Year" awards from several manufacturers.
Todd is married and has a son and a daughter. He has a passion for hunting, fishing, business and enjoys spending time with his family.

Joseph Jassak
Northeast Territory
- Utica, NY, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Joseph graduated Mohawk Valley Community College with his Associates in Applied Science and Suny ESF Ranger School with an Associates in Applied Science. He has valuable experience with his years of retail sales of the sporting goods industry. His territory includes New York, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Joseph joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2017.
Joseph enjoys being in the outdoors and loves travelling.

Tom Lowe
North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky
- Greensboro, NC, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Tom attended Elon and Appalachian State University. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2010. He was awarded the Strike King Lures Correspondence Award in 2011 and the Strike King Lures Salesman of the Year award in 2012. Tom’s territory includes central and western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and far eastern Kentucky. In addition, he was awarded the 2014 and 2015 Excellence in Sales Award from Strike King Lures.
Tom is married and has two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Rob Mixer
Ohio, Far NE Kentucky, Far NW Virginia, Dick's Sporting Goods
- Grove City, OH, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (614) 539-4551
Rob received his BSBA from Ohio State University. Rob joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2004 as part of the J.D. Keith merger. Rob has over thirty-three years of experience in the sporting goods industry. He has won every major award in the industry including Strike King Excellence in Sales (2011), Strike King Sales Rep of the Years (2008), Zebco Rep of the Year (2007, 2005). Rob's territory includes the southern Ohio, far northeast Kentucky, far north West Virginia and Dick's Sporting Goods.
Rob has a son and two daughters. He enjoys fishing and hunting.

Kelly Mudge
Iowa and Springfield, Missouri
- Ankeny, IA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Kelly received a BA in Sociology in 1989 from the University of Iowa. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2002. He brought with him twelve years of experience in the outdoor industry. Kelly was recently presented the 2015 ZEISS Conquest A-Team Award. He has also been awarded the Strike King Salesman of the Year award in 2011, the Zebco Rep of the Year in 2008, 2006, 2005, and the Zebco President’s Award in 2004. Kelly’s territory is Iowa and he handles key accounts Bass Pro and Cabela's.
Kelly is married and has two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Matthew (Matt) O'Brien
South Carolina
- Zebulon, NC, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Matt received his BA in Political Science from Southeastern University. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2007. Matt’s territory includes all of upper eastern South Carolina. He represents several major accounts in his territory.
Matt is married and has two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family and all outdoor activities.

Shawn Rea
Arkansas, Kansas, NW Missouri
- Fairfield Bay, AR, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (501) 325-2055
Shawn graduated from the University of Central Arkansas. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2013. Shawn brought with him years of experience and multiple annual Salesman of the Year awards from within the shooting, hunting and outdoor sports industry. Shawn has been awarded the Bergara 2015 Buying Group Top Earner, 2014 Hunters Specialties Extra Mile Award and 2014 Strike King Excellence in Sales. He has the Arkansas and Kansas territory. He represents several key accounts in his territory.
Shawn is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, running, cross-fit training and golf.

Charlie Reynolds
Florida, West Coast
- Winter Haven, FL, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (863) 293-2938
Charlie attended the University of Florida. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 1999. Charlie’s territory includes the west coast of Florida. He has received numerous awards including Remington On Target Award in 2007, Strike King Dealer Sales Award in 2013, 2009, and 2008, Strike King Interaction Award in 2007, Zebco Dealer Champion in 2006, Zebco Rep of the Year in 2005 and 2004, Zebco President’s Award in 2005 and 2004, Vicious Fishing Most Improved Territory in 2013, Pelican Rep of the Year in 2003, Walls Rep of the Year in 2005, Valor Rep of the Year in 2006 and 2005, Zebco Top Guide in 2002 and Justin Outdoor Rep of the Year 2012.
Charlie is married and has two daughters and a son. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.

Gary Rothenberg
Florida, East Coast
- Waynesboro, GA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Gary joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2018. He attended Winthrop University and has been awarded multiple awards over his career. His territory is East Coast Florida.
Gary is married and has three children. He enjoys hunting, fishing, farming for wildlife and spending time with his family.

Lynn Schlichte
Kentucky and Tennessee
- Hendersonville, TN, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (615) 590-7827
Lynn attended Des Moines Community College. He served in the United States Army 75th Ranger Regiment, in the 3rd AD/36th Infantry and in the 197th Infantry. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2011 after working in the hunting and fishing industry for over a decade. He was recently awarded the 2016 Strike King Excellence in Sales Award and the 2015 Strike King Lures Salesman of the Year Award. He brought with him a wealth of sales and management experience. He represents several key accounts in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Lynn is married. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and golf.

Barry Stegall
Texas
- Portland, TX, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Barry attended Austin College and Southern Methodist University. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp from 1962 – 1967. Barry’s knowledge and years of experience in the fishing industry made him a great fit for MBS and in 2002 he joined the team. He is the key player in our saltwater business in Texas.
Barry is married and has two children. He enjoys spending time with his family and fishing.

Terry Stevens
Texas
- Hutto, TX, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
- Fax: (512) 642-4028
Terry graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2005 bringing with him years of sales experience. He was recently presented the 2015 ZEISS Victory A-Team Award. He has also been awarded with the Strike King Excellence in Sales award in 2011, Remington Sales Rep of the Year in 2010, Strike King Salesman of the Year in 2006 and the Vicious Sales Rep of the Year in 2009. Terry works all key accounts in south Texas.
Terry has a son and enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and golf.

Mike Sullivan
North Central Alabama & Northern Georgia & South Carolina West
- Roswell, GA, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Mike graduated from Radford University where he earned his degree in Marketing. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2017 and has been awarded multiple sales awards throughout his career. Mike covers north central Alabama, north Georgia and west South Carolina territories.
Mike enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking, triathlons and spending time with his family.

Jim Weatherly
Illinois and East Missouri
- Union, MO, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Jim joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2016. Jim has a dozen years of experience in the sporting industry. Jim has a Bachelor of Science from Central Methodist University. His has affiliations with the American Sportfishing Association, the Archery Trade Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Jim is married with a daughter and a son. Jim's passions include his family, hunting and fishing.

Paul Wood
Academy Sports & Outdoors
- Katy, TX, USA
- Phone: (800) 225-5870
Paul received his BA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin. He joined Murski Breeding Sales in 2009 bringing twenty years of sales experience in the hunting and fishing industry with him. He handles Academy business exclusively. Paul was awarded the Zeiss 2015 Key Accounts Award. In addition, Paul received the 2017 Excellence in Sales award from Strike King.
Paul has two daughters. He enjoys cooking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his girls.