The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today named Kenneth G. Andres as its new industry tradeshow director. ASA produces the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, which is the largest sportfishing tradeshow in the world.
Andres succeeds Maria del Valle Hamilton, who oversaw significant growth in the tradeshow over the past decade.
Andres has been with ASA and the tradeshow since 2007, with responsibilities in sales and exhibitor relations, sponsorships, logistics, vendor relations and general show production. He's an avid angler who knows both the conventional and fly-fishing sides of the sportfishing industry.
ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman voiced his support for Andres. “I’m looking forward to working with Ken in his role as ICAST director," said ASA president and CEO Mike Nussman. "He brings years of knowledge and experience not only about ICAST, but the entire tradeshow industry to this important position.”
Said Andres: “I’m really excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work in my new role as ICAST director. I’ve been fishing since I was able to hold a rod. I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring my fishing experience and my knowledge of ICAST and the tradeshow industry to ASA and to help increase education opportunities, support for and participation in the show.”
