Steven obtained his bachelor’s degree in Freshwater Biology from Tarleton State University in 2009 and his master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas A&M in 2013. While at Tarleton Steven worked for Harrell Arms at Arms Fish Farm and Bait Company. In 2011 he founded Texas Pro Lake Management. He strives every day to take a scientific approach to helping his clients maximize the production of their fisheries.
Outside of TPLM Steven has written for Wired2Fish, taught as an adjunct professor for Tarleton State University, and served as an instructor and camp coordinator for Bass Brigade youth leadership camp. In 2021 Steven helped Major League Fishing found their Fisheries Management Division and leads their conservation efforts today.
Steven is a member of Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society, Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society, Southern Division of American Fisheries Society, Society of Lake Management Professionals, Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Board, Texas Brigades Board, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Advisory Committee, and the Major League Fishing Anglers Association Board.
Kanyan obtained her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences with double minors in Fisheries and Biology from Tarleton State University in 2020. While in undergrad Kanyan completed a summer internship with Texas Pro Lake Management in 2018. Following graduation she worked as a seasonal hatchery fisheries technician for Texas Parks and Wildlife at the TFFC Hatchery. She then returned to Tarleton State University and completed her MBA in 2021.
Kanyan’s role at TPLM includes servicing lake management accounts located west of Fort Worth and working directly with Steven on a daily basis. Outside of TPLM Kanyan currently assist in the management of American Fisheries Societies Habitat Section social media and blog accounts, serves as an instructor Bass Brigade summer youth leadership camp, is Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education certified, and provides social media management to Professional Angler Gary Klein.
Kanyan is a member of Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society, Texas Wildlife Association, Bass Brigade secretary treasurer, serves on the Women of Aquatics board of directors, and American Fisheries Society Habitat Section.
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