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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are Lucky and Blessed to have a strong Board that has experience in military, business, education, nonprofit, human resources, management, marketing and business development! We will be adding a few more Board Members and looking for specific skills and qualifications. Learn more about our programs and impact HERE! Interested in joining any of our Boards send us a message!
Scott Steers
Founder & President
Scott's journey from marketing and business development into consulting for non-profits, particularly churches, spans over two decades. His involvement with the differently abled community began when he volunteered with school-age kids labeled as "Slow Learners." Through this experience, Scott discovered a natural affinity and skill for connecting and communicating effectively with this population. Motivated by his positive experiences, Scott founded Lucky and Blessed Fishing two years ago and the organization has already facilitated over 300 fishing adventures for individuals across six counties in Maryland.
Colin Lennon Chairman of the Board
Colin works for the Department of Defense and retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He fell in love with Kayak fishing about 4 years ago and try to get out on the water whenever he has the opportunity. Colin loves fishing but kayak fishing, specifically, is his passion. He also loves making youtube videos of his fishing adventures to share with those that don't always have the time to get out on the water and go fishing.
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Please see his Fishing Adventures at www.youtube.com/c/BIGYAKRFISHING
Kathy Cadigan
Secretary
Kathy comes to us recently retired from a 25 year career with a very successful Maryland company and she played a big part in their success. Kathy was so impactful to this organization that they had to hire four people to replace her! She developed management systems and processes that not only supported this companies growth, but she also was flown around the country to share these strategies with other companies in the industry. We are incredibly Lucky and Blessed to have her here to keep us on track and assist with the back office systems and processes!
Grant Elliott
Treasurer
Grant Elliott is from Atlanta and is a lifetime angler and outdoorsman. He has spent over 20 years in non-profit and in education. He started his career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Chicago, IL. He continued teaching in Washington, DC for several years before becoming the program director at both local and national education non-profits in the nation’s Capitol. Grant brings with him years of non-profit management, curriculum writing, grant writing, youth working, and staff development experience.
Kyle Beliczky
Director of Partnerships & Funding
Kyle of KB Fishing and Amped Up Outdoors has become a great friend and volunteer with LABF and he has more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit space! His journey and vast knowledge in those years in this space, aligns perfectly with the board needs, path and goals for LABF! Most importantly, he has a huge heart to give back and support our mission and man.. is this guy one amazing angler and a huge blessing to LABF!
Kai Brandjes
Director of Community Partner Events
Kai is US Marine Corps veteran and experienced boat captain and has developed a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. His work with the Arc of Central Chesapeake has deepened his understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent and differently abled individuals, and has instilled in him a passion for creating inclusive and supportive communities. Through this experience, he has developed effective communication strategies and a genuine empathy for individuals with diverse needs and he is excited for this next chapter with LABF!
Christina Cachero
Founding Board Member & Event Coordinator
​Christina came to us as a client first and this was due to an encounter with our Founder at a local boat launch. Scott and Kathy were going out on kayaks to target Rockfish and after catching a nice Keeper, that started a conversation at the dock. Christina filled out our contact form the next day and we had no idea the challenges that she has faced in life when we met. LABF quickly got her and Dad scheduled to fish with one of our LABF Boat Captains! She was hooked on LABF from that point and has become one of our best volunteers and has really helped us grow into the organization LABF today!
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Board Member Openings
Lucky and Blessed Fishing is growing fast and we are looking for new Board members with a passion for our mission and super helpful if you have skills or experience in the following...
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Marketing
Event Planning
Finance
Fundraising
Human Resources
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Complete our contact form if you would like to discuss becoming a board member with LABF!
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ADVISORY BOARD
Maria McDonald
Partner & Advisory Board
Maria's career spans over 30 years as a non-profit professional specializing in fundraising, strategic planning, programmatic growth, strategic partnerships and governance across a variety of local to global missions located in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern Maryland regions. Her work with corporate partnerships was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2019,and Pyxera Global 2017-2019. Maria teaches grant writing and other fundraising strategies through the Non-Profit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland, and is a member of Leadership Southern Maryland, Class of 2024.
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Chuck Jones
Sponsor & Advisory Board
Capt'n Chuck Jones is also the proud captain of Salty Siren Fishing Charters, where he brings his passion for fishing and love of the Chesapeake Bay to every trip. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or a first-time angler, Chuck creates a welcoming environment where clients can enjoy the thrill of the catch, while also building
lasting friendships. He loves to meet new people and offer expert guidance and a personalized, fun-filled adventure on the water. Capt'n Chuck has earned a loyal following, making every trip with Salty Siren Fishing an experience to cherish. He is excited and humbled to be a part of the Lucky & Blessed family and the good work they do.
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Jim "Coop" Cooper
Partner & Advisory Board
Jim “Coop” Cooper is an avid angler and retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer in 2000 after 21 years of service. Coop currently works for the Army as a Civilian and previously as the Director of Maryland Chapter of Heroes on the Water. Heroes on the Water helps our Nation’s warriors and veterans from all branches of the United States military unwind using the therapeutic qualities of fishing from kayaks. What looks like a day trip of paddling and fishing is in fact something much deeper and long-lasting. Coop has been a great supporter and advisor to LABF and we are honored to have him on our advisory board.
Andy Schindling
Partner & Advisory Board
As a former minor league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Andy is driven by a deep passion to give back to the youth in his community. After realizing that he was once a dead fish floating down stream going wherever the current took him, leaving him never to reach his full potential as an athlete, he is now dedicated to ensuring that the youth in his community find a purpose and sense of direction for their lives, so they in turn can reach their full potential. Andy has been a major advisor to LABF and we are excited about future partner opportunities with his nonprofit TCP Charity.
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Skip Zinck
Partner & Advisory Board
Skip is the founder of Wish-A-Fish and has done great work in providing boat event fishing opportunities for differently abled kids and their families and was a very positive influence as we starting developing LABF programs. Skip has been a staple at most of our boat fishing events and has also been a great help in connecting us with new partner boat Captains to help us create these special fishing events for our partner organizations. In addition to advising us on our events, WOF will be sponsoring some events for LABF in 2025 and we are so grateful for their partnership​​
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Update...
Board Member Openings
Lucky and Blessed Fishing is growing fast and we are looking for new Board members with a passion for our mission and super helpful if you have skills or experience in the following...
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Marketing
Event Planning
Finance
Fundraising
Human Resources
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Complete our contact form if you would like to discuss becoming a board member with LABF!
WORKFORCE VOLUNTEERS
Michael Hoffman
LABF Angler & Volunteer
Michael came to us as a client of one of our Community Partners, Bay Community Services! We noticed an incredible passion for both fishing and people when Michael came out with his group for the first time and he immediately jumped in and started helping his community friends catch fish! Michael has had many life challenges between losing his Dad when he was very young and his Mom to a drug overdose when he was a teen, and he had some difficult times in the foster care system. Having a disability and the lack of opportunities has kept Michael from finding and keeping a job that he actually enjoys and is good at and now he is volunteering regularly and we are raising money to hire our Workforce Volunteers!
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Stewart MacNaughton
LABF Angler & Volunteer
Stewart came to us as a client with our very first Community Partners, Boundless Edventures! From the first fishing adventure we had together over two years ago, Stewart showed an amazing passion for fishing and it was so great watching him grow socially through Boundless Edventures program, which we are part of!
Stewart considers himself a naturalist, as he has a vast knowledge of plants and animals and he's an Eagle Scout! We knew that Stewart would be a great fit for LABF and we were thrilled when he accepted our offer to volunteer with us! Since then he has been on many of Community Partner adventures, helping others catch fish and there's never a dull moment.. especially if there's a turtle sighting!
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Quinn Lucas
Admin Support & Volunteer
Meet Quinn, one of our Lucky and Blessed Fishings "Family participants" and volunteer at LABF! Quinn and I go way back as I volunteered for a group of differently abled students at my daughters Elementary School many years ago and Quinn was in that group. Fast forward to today... Quinn and his family love fishing and we recently reconnected through LABF and with our passion for inclusion, we wanted to find a job for Quinn to be able to join the LABF Team! That said, we have a Certificate Achievement program that recognizes the fishing accomplishments of our clients and Quinn is now volunteering with us to provide these certificates to our event attendees!
Update...
Volunteer Openings
Lucky and Blessed Fishing is growing fast and we are looking for new Volunteers with a passion for our mission and super helpful if you have skills or experience in the following...
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Marketing
Event Planning
Finance
Fundraising
Human Resources
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Complete our Volunteer form if you would like to discuss becoming
a volunteer with LABF!
MARKETING & EVENTS
Regina Seanez
Marketing & PR Intern
Meet Regina! She is a lover of nature and all things outdoors. Regina has worked with students of all ages and has devoted her time to connect with them through their hobbies and interests. She believes that through connecting with people and building a community, it can encourage others to push their limits and create an inclusive environment. Her background in Public Relations and social media will help LABF share their passion and mission to be able to work with people with disabilities to give them experiences and opportunities that they can enjoy. ​
Stephanie Reay
Event Coordinator
With over 10 years of experience in sales, I’ve honed a strong ability to connect with people, understand their needs, and build lasting relationships. My passion for helping others extends beyond the workplace; I’ve had the privilege of contributing to fundraising efforts for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care.
I hold a Master’s degree in Human Relations, which has deepened my understanding of people and strengthened my commitment to fostering positive change. Whether it’s coordinating an event or providing guidance to those in need, I thrive on making a meaningful impact.
When I'm not working in my wood shop or volunteering, I’m at home with my husband, an active duty pilot, and our shared love for outdoor activities like fishing. Together with our two girls, we balance the excitement of military life with a grounding passion for adventure and connection.
