 Pat NeunerProduct Development ManagerPat Neuner came to Wapsi Fly, Inc. in November 2003 following a long career in the fly fishing industry. Prior to Wapsi, he worked for Orvis and held the positions of Fly Fishing Product Developer/Buyer, Customer Service Manager, Travel Department Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Retail Buyer/Merchandiser, Technical Advisor, and fishing school instructor. Pat started fly fishing at 11 years of age; by the time he turned 14, his obsession with fly tying was unstoppable. Pat's friend and past co-worker at Orvis, John Rano, gave him the nickname "The Merchant of Feathers". At that time Pat purchased all the fly tying materials and flies for the Orvis catalog as well as Orvis retail stores. These days Pat is devoted to developing new products for the Wapsi and Anglers Image catalogs. When he is not working, he spends his time chasing trout, duck hunting, golfing, and spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their three canine "kids", Jake, Mojo, & Zuzu. |