“I am excited to announce my candidacy for a seat on the ATA Board of Directors! I have been privileged to have operated in the Archery Industry for eighteen years. During that time, I have had the opportunity to have served and led in a retailer, distributor, and a manufacturer capacity.

Provided I am elected, I believe that I bring an incredibly diverse perspective and broad skillset to the ATA Board of Directors. I intend to fully engage and proactively contribute to furthering agenda items that favorably impact the health and sustainability of the Archery Industry. Further, I desire to create a higher degree of collaboration and partnerships at the manufacturer level. We are STRONGER TOGETHER”. – Matthew Smith

Matthew presently serves on the Board of Directors for SYKD Hunt, Bowhunter Superstore, and Circle of Hope – a non-profit organization.

“Matt’s wealth of experience in the industry will be a great asset to the ATA BOD. Matt’s career includes success at Independent retail, Distribution, as well as manufacturing. Matt’s attention to detail and strong work ethic combined with a team first approach are the cornerstones of his success. I have great confidence that if elected, the Board will find Matt to provide valuable and respected insights to the work ahead of us.” - Dave Parker | VP of Product Marketing, Pure Archery Group (ATA Board of Director)

"Matt has shown a strong ability to bring collaboration where it did not previously exist. His focus on relationships and mutually beneficial outcomes creates a culture that fosters teamwork and positive attitudes." - Keith Arnold | National Sales Manager, TenPoint & Wicked Ridge (ATA Board of Director)

“My direct experience with Matt has led me to have full confidence in his ability to strategically lead and

operate at a high level. I fully support his nomination to the ATA Board and feel the ATA will benefit from his contribution.” - Justin Gorman | VP of Sales & Marketing, Kinsey's, Inc. (ATA Board of Director)

ABOUT SYKD Hunt –

An idea and vision that began around a campfire in Northern, PA. SYKD Hunt is a brand completely dedicated to hunting. We offer products that perform well above their price tag and set up the hunter for success. We are proud of what we make and test every product in the field. To us hunting is more than a hobby, it is a lifestyle.

PURPOSE –
We exist to positively impact the life of every single person we meet.

VALUES –
Positively impact the life of every single person we meet BY creating and cultivating cultures of PEACE.

People First / Partnerships / Empathy
Excellence / Quality / Inspired
Accountability / Character / Integrity / Professionalism
Clarity / Communication / Truth / Kindness
Engagement / Stewardship / Philanthropy / Community