D ave Mull
P aw Paw, M I *****
EMPLOYMENT :
AUG 2000- JUL 2012 – O’Meara-Brown Publications, Chicago, IL
Editor/Associate Publisher, Great Lakes Angler Magazine; Admin for GLAngler.com and
Senior Editor, Lakeland Boating Magazine. In charge of beginning-to-end production of editorial content in
Great Lakes Angler Magazine including freelance assignments, large amount of writing and photography
(from tabletop of lures and gear to cover action shots). Also helped write and edit Lakeland Boating
Magazine, write and edit Lakeland Boating Cruise Guides and served as staff admin for the website
www.GLAngler.com, providing content; monitoring for abuse and promoting in social media. Magazine was
sold to publisher in Oregon; not given the option to retain my job.
NOV 1989-AUG 2000 – Freelance magazine writer, photographer, Union, MI
Wrote press kits, took catalog photos and produced videos for various agencies and companies
including Starcraft Marine, Yar-Craft Boats and Tournament Tackle. Contributed editorial packages to outlets
including Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Trailer Life, Chevy Outdoors, Motorhome, Lakeland Boating and
Bassin’ magazines. Was main editor for In-Fisherman’s Walleye In-Sider and Walleye Guide. Also ghost-
wrote books for pro anglers including walleye pro Gary Parsons, and edited books for other pro anglers
including bass pro Kevin VanDam and walleye pro Mark Martin.
NOV 1988-NOV 1989 – Account Executive, The Walker Agency, Scottsdale, AZ
Wrote press kits, ads and handled media relations for clients that included Yamaha Marine, Shimano,
3M Scientific Anglers and Impulse Electronics.
JUL 1985-NOV 1988 – PR Manager, Copywriter, Starcraft Corp., Goshen, IN.
Wrote press kits, ads, videos and handled press relations for boat, RV and van conversion divisions
of Starcraft.
JUL 1981-OCT 1984 – Reporter/Editor, The Michigan City (IN) News-Dispatch
Started as part time sportswriter, left as state editor and outdoor reporter for daily newspaper, bound
for Nicaragua to become war correspondent.
AUG 1979-JUN 1981 – Teacher, St. John’s Episcopal School, Puerto Cortes, Honduras
Taught elementary school to Honduran kids for Ventures in Mission.
E D UCAT IO N :
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. Graduated 1979, BA Degree in Communication, emphasis
radio. Managing Editor, school newspaper.
P E RSONAL:
Married, with one child at home. Interests include hobby farming, fishing, bird hunting,
waterfowling, training golden retrievers. Attendee Red Arrow Ministries Church, Paw Paw, MI.
RE FERENCES:
Attached.
Dave Mull
P.O. Box 177
Paw Paw, M I 49079
R EFERENCES:
Lindsey Johnson, 203-***-****, Editor, Lakeland Boating Magazine
Randall Hess, 312-***-****, Editorial Director, Dino Publishing, Chicago, former boss at
O’Meara-Brown who still sends freelance work my way
Dan Keating, 847-***-****, partner, Great Lakes Angler Super Salmon Schools
Rev. Henry DeVries, 269-***-****, former pastor at Paw Paw Christian Reformed Church