Happy Holidays & Higher Hopes for 2021
Paige Skoog
Paige is originally from Menahga, MN, but she’s been living in Minneapolis for the past two years. She will graduate from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie this spring before she ventures to Sitka. She will finish with two certificates – one as Medical Receptionist and one as Workplace Office Assistant. While attending school, she was a nanny for a few families. She loves adventuring outside, and is very excited to start traveling now that she’s done with school!
Paige heard about the opportunity to work for AU through friends from Menahga including current hostesses Delanie and Lindsey. She was attracted to the job after hearing amazing stories of fishing, working, hiking, and adventure. She can’t wait to finally see everything for herself!
Isaiah Hahn
Originally from Winthrop, Minnesota, Isaiah is using his summer break from teaching in Menahga to deckhand for AU. He is an avid fisherman who dabbles in fishing tournaments and said that if he wasn’t going to Sitka to spend his days on the ocean, he would most likely be spending them on a lake in Minnesota.
He learned of the position from co-workers at school who said, “Mr. Hahn, this would be the perfect job for you!” He is anxious to meet a lot of great people, enjoy seeing awesome wildlife, and of course the fishing! As a newly married man, he credits his wonderful wife, Beth with letting him venture off the Alaska for the summer.
Sarah Levar
Many of you will recognize Sarah, who was a hostess for AU in 2012. She returns for her second tour after earning her master’s degree and passing the boards for occupational therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. After this summer, she plans to find a job in her field in Minnesota. Her favorite adventure is an annual family trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota for the walleye fishing opener. She looks forward to this trip every year because of the great fishing and fun times with family while camping in the woods.
Sarah learned about the position from former hostess, Brielle Carlson. Sarah shared, “I am looking forward to seeing returning clients and members of the AU crew I met during the summer of 2012, and meeting new faces this year. I can’t wait to be back in Sitka for another amazing fishing season with Angling Unlimited!” Alaska has always been on Sarah’s bucket list, so she is grateful to return for another summer with AU.
Beth Tormanen
Beth is originally from Menagha, but plans to move to Minneapolis this fall to attend Hennepin Technical College where she’ll pursue a degree in graphic design. She is a creative and crafty artist who enjoys photography. She is excited to meet the rest of the crew and capture breathtaking photos this summer.
Beth is no stranger to Sitka. Two summers ago, she was a hostess for a different lodge in town. She knew about AU through Captain Chuck and was drawn to the position because of the familiar faces, meeting new ones and returning to Sitka for another amazing summer.
Collin Fossum
Meet our new processor, Collin! Originally from Lakeville, Minnesota, he recently completed the massage therapy program at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. A fun fact about Collin is he a state champion weightlifter in Minnesota. He currently holds multiple records for weightlifting. He should have no issue hauling many fish boxes up the ramp this summer!
Collin learned about Angling Unlimited through current AU deckhand, Derek Krzenski. Straight out of school, he’s packed two bags and is ready to begin a summer adventure and make new friends before he dives into his career.
Mike Smith
Originally from Becker, MN, Mike currently attends the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he majors in biology. He has aspirations of becoming a chiropractor post-graduation. Mike is an avid fisherman in Minnesota and is excited to take his passion north for the summer.
After hearing the stories and seeing photos from his roommate and current deckhand, Ryan Leverington, Mike was hooked. He’s thrilled about the idea that people who love the sport of fishing as much as he does come to Sitka for a great fishing trip to create memories. He’s grateful to be able to help someone create those life-long memories that they will never forget!
Tommy Muirhead
Tommy is from San Diego, CA and recently graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a degree in communication and business entrepreneurship. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, snowboarding, camping, and of course, fishing! One of Tommy’s most memorable fishing moments was in Mexico when he caught a big Mahi Mahi and then made delicious fresh fish tacos for lunch that same day.
Captain Bo Breuner recruited Tommy for the position at AU. Tommy was drawn to Alaska because of his love of the ocean and outdoors. He’s looking forward to reeling in some massive Kings and Halibut while witnessing the beautiful scenery Alaska has to offer.
Lucas Szmania
Lucas was born and raised in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, WA. He currently attends Seattle Central Community College where he’s majoring in oceanography and marine sciences. He’s been passionate about fishing since his youth. His first trip to Alaska was with his father, when he was ten on a private fishing boat and was “hooked.”
He found a love for Alaska last summer when he worked in Ketchikan on a processor for Signature Seafoods. He learned about the opportunity to work for AU through his father, Ludger, who is the head chef during our Hook It & Cook It event. He can’t wait for his newest adventure as a deckhand with Angling Unlimited.
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