(January 9, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the nation’s leading authority in outdoor advocacy, announced its new members of the Board of Directors (Board) for 2026. The new year brings the appointment of Beth Cross, CRO of GrabAGun; Michael Fertitta, Managing Director of JDH Capital Company; Brad Franklin, General Manager of the Government Relations, Certification and Compliance Division for Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A; Tom Mahlke, President and CEO of Mid-States Distributing LLC; The Honorable Joe Manchin, U.S. Senator (Ret.); John Paul Morris, Chief Customer Officer of Bass Pro Shops; and Charlie Potter, President and CEO of Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation.
The Board will retain the same strong leadership of CEO of Rather Outdoors, LLC Ken Eubanks as Chairman; Executive Director of Wildlife Mississippi James Cummins as Vice-Chairman; CEO of Ducks Unlimited Adam Putnam as Secretary; and Founder & CEO of Silencer Central Brandon Maddox as Treasurer.
“CSF’s unwavering commitment to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping is delivering meaningful, measurable results for the sporting-conservation community,” said Board Chairman Ken Eubanks. “Momentum matters, and CSF is building it every day. Over the past year, our Board and CSF staff have remained sharply focused on achieving outcomes that safeguard access, strengthen conservation, and secure a bright future for our outdoor traditions. I look forward to carrying this momentum forward as I continue serving as Chairman in the year ahead.”
The mission of the CSF Board of Directors is to work in close partnership with the Foundation’s leadership and staff to protect and advance America’s outdoor heritage. Through ongoing engagement and strategic guidance, Board members lend their expertise across a wide range of disciplines to strengthen CSF’s policy efforts at both the federal and state levels. As fellow sportsmen and women, the Board plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Foundation’s work to safeguard conservation, access, and traditions for future generations.
“CSF’s success is built on bipartisanship, collaboration, and results,” said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. “As we enter 2026, we are prepared to meet new challenges and opportunities with the support of a dedicated and diverse Board of Directors. Together, we will continue to advance policies that protect and promote the outdoor traditions that are the root of this great country.”
In addition to the Board Leadership, including Jeff Crane who serves as Ex Officio Board Member, CSF’s 2026 Board of Directors will consist of:
2026 CSF Board of Directors
- Joe Bartozzi, President and CEO, National Shooting Sports Foundation
- Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO, Richard Childress Racing
- Beth Cross, CRO, GrabAGun
- Tripper Dickson, President and CEO, Sports South, LLC
- Michael Fertitta, Managing Director, JDH Capital Company
- Brad Franklin, General Manager of the Government Relations, Certification and Compliance Division, Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A
- Peder von Harten, Managing Partner, 89 South
- Jason Hornady, Vice President, Hornady Manufacturing Co.
- Becky Humphries
- Brian Luoma, The Westervelt Company (ret.)
- Tom Mahlke, President and CEO, Mid-States Distributing LLC
- The Hon. Joe Manchin, U.S. Senator (Ret.)
- Corey Mason, Executive Vice President of Conservation and COO, Wild Sheep Foundation
- John Paul Morris, Chief Customer Officer, Bass Pro Shops
- Charlie Potter, President and CEO, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
- Steve Skold, Safari Club International Past President
- Mark Smith, President & CEO, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
- Jason Vanderbrink, President and CEO, Sporting Product, The Kinetic Group
- David Wielicki, CEO, South Carolina Waterfowl Association
CSF’s 2025 Honorary Board of Directors will consist of:
- John Morris – Honorary Lifetime Director
- Robert Model – Honorary Director Emeritus
- Lindsay Thomas – Honorary Director Emeritus
- Francisco Bergaz, Managing Director, Bekun, LLC and Bervest, LLC
- Ralph Castner, President, Rush Creek Advisors LLC
- Mark Cherpes, President and CEO, FN America, LLC
- Chris Dorsey, President and CEO, Dorsey Pictures
- Simon Roosevelt, Boone and Crockett Club
Board members completing their terms of service in 2025 include Pete Angle, Harlan Kent, and Bob Ziehmer. CSF extends its sincere gratitude for their leadership, dedication, and service to the sporting-conservation community.
In addition, Walter McLallen and Paul Miller completed their terms as Honorary Board Members.
For more information about CSF’s Board of Directors, click here.
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