Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)

SAVANNAH, GA – Coastal Conservation Association Georgia recently hired Clay Mobley as the state chapter’s new Executive Director, effective Nov. 14, 2005. With extensive sales and marketing experience, Mobley will be focused on growing the state chapter and creating an effective organization for the conservation of the state’s marine resources.

“Our search committee reviewed and met with a host of exceptionally qualified candidates,” said John Duren, CCA Georgia state chairman. “With his business skills and experience, Clay is the right person to build an effective grassroots organization here in Georgia. We are so fortunate to have tremendous marine resources in this state and it is up to us to conserve them in the best manner possible. Clay is a leader who will make sure CCA Georgia is in a strong position to do that.”

Mobley received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and has been active in several hunting and sport fishing advocacy groups. After more than a decade as a successful investment advisor, he will now be focusing his business expertise on CCA Georgia.

“Clay is a successful businessman with a lifelong commitment to the outdoors and he will be a valuable asset to CCA Georgia,” said David Cummins, CCA President. “Russell Kent and the search committee worked hard to find the right combination of skills to raise the bar for this state chapter, and those efforts were rewarded.”

CCA Georgia is the state’s leading saltwater fisheries conservation organization. Recent activities include working with the Department of Natural Resources to enact ecologically sound shrimping regulations, supporting the Peach State Reds Initiative stocking program, and seeking game fish status for red drum.

“As executive director, Clay will focus on membership recruitment, banquet fundraising and communications,” said state board member Jim Lynah. “Our goal is for this chapter to be a vibrant and effective grassroots organization committed to fulfilling the mission of CCA. We are going to make a positive difference for the fish, and have some fun while we’re at it.”

In accepting the position, Mobley said his own outdoor experiences have convinced him that it is critical for CCA to be a strong organization at both the state and national levels to advance conservation goals.

“There is much work to be done to protect and conserve for the future,” Mobley said. “Helping others to appreciate the beauty of our coastal environment as CCA does is paramount for ensuring a healthy future for our resources. We are going to make this chapter a force for good fisheries management and I invite all recreational anglers to get on board as we build your CCA Georgia.”

CCA Mission Statement
The stated purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of
marine resources. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote and enhance the
present and future availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and
enjoyment of the general public.