Board of Directors – 2026
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is a volunteer based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to promote recreational fishing within Destin, Florida; strengthen the claim of “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”; and to foster good sportsmanship and safe fishing among the general public by providing an organized competition for recreational fishermen.
2026 OFFICERS
Chairman
Rachel Staples
East Pass Podcast
Chairman-Elect
Eric Thrasher
Charter Boat Game On
Past Chairman
Becky McFarland
Rising Star Real Estate
2026 DIRECTORS
Judah Barbee
Charter Boat Stelluna
Joe Bettinger
The Ship’s Chandler
Tyler Brielmayer
Charter Boat First Light
Aaron Finkley
Party Boat Sweet Jody
Jim Green
Party Boat American Spirit
Tina Harbuck
The Destin Log
Robert Hill
Private Boat Captain
Brandy Miles
Emerald Coast Charters
Chris Schofield
Boathouse Marina
Allen Staples
Charter Boat 100 Proof
BJ Teems
Private Boat Captain
RODEO LIAISONS
Social
Ann White
Ann White Interiors
Advisor
Tim Broom
Half Hitch Tackle
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Amber Helton
We're Looking for Sponsors
Get listed in our DFR book for as little as $200. Find out about the many sponsorship opportunities available.
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