ABOUT US

MEET OUR TEAM!

Jason Atwell

CEO of AAG Live, managing partner of Ocean & Field Global, and a board member of six entertainment firms. Jason is an accomplished executive & award-winning music/television producer with domestic and international experience in operations, P&L oversight, multichannel product & service distribution, and marketing involving both start-up and established organizations. Jason is a results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in new market identification and strategic positioning for multi-million-dollar entertainment, music, television, tourism, hospitality, event production, and broadcasting.

Jason has the contacts and the experience that is needed to be successful in the world of venue management and entertainment. He has been involved in some of the largest televised events in the world, and his love for music continues to drive his involvement in a variety of charities around the world benefiting the arts.

Gerrit A Topp

Executive manager at Southern Eagle Distributing, Inc., a managing partner at Ocean & Field Global, and sole proprietor of TOPP FIVE. Gerrit specializes in logistics and strategy, understanding the full spectrum of routing, delivery and merchandising operations, including development and implementation. He exemplifies integrity, energy, hard work and the commitment to quality in customer relations, bringing a wealth of knowledge in business efficiencies.

Gerrit has over a decade of experience working with big brands such as Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands, national craft, and local suppliers within the Florida community. He is a firm believer in giving back to his local community, participating in, and contributing to numerous charitable events. Gerrit holds a bachelor’s degree from Indian River State College.

Robert ‘FLY’ Navarro

The Founder and driving force behind Fly Zone Fishing. FLY is also the Director for the World Cup Blue Marlin Tournament and The Gulf Cup, while being a field editor for Marlin Magazine. Having three decades of experience in the fishing and maritime industry has put FLY in the position to be able to lead people and businesses throughout the marine industry.  FLY is a National Marine Fisheries Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Member for NOAA Marine Fisheries. The members of the HMS AP represent commercial and recreational fishing interests, the scientific community, and the environmental community who are knowledgeable about Atlantic HMS and/or Atlantic HMS fisheries.

Fly offers consulting, social media marketing, promotion of live events and businesses alike in the fishing and maritime industries. He has helped create and market two global events, along with events in Dominican Republic, Seychelles, Chub Cay Bahamas and the first ever international fishing event in the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as helping build the foundation for the first fishing academy in Saudi Arabia. Fly Zone fishing has partnered up with National Marine Fisheries Service to create content to unite fishermen to the information that NMFS provides.

MJ Connelly

The Chief Executive Officer of Plant Foods, Inc. established in 1962. He brings over 25 years of experience in Manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, logistics, and business development. As a business to business operation, PFI services the AG, Golf, Turf, Ornamental, Hydroponic , Hemp, and Industrial applications markets regionally, nationally, and internationally. They have manufactured for industry giants such as Scott’s Miracle Gro, Nutrien, Helena, CNI, LidoChem, Howard’s, and Land O Lakes.  M.J. holds a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

Sam Tilly

Former college athlete and NCAA D-I 2nd-Team All-American in Track & Field, Sam has built a career as a producer and editor in the outdoor industry. Since a young age, Sam has been exposed to the fishing industry as his parents were pro anglers fishing the IFA Redfish Tour, ESPN Cup, FLW Outdoors, and more. After college, Sam aspired to build a career in the TV industry. He caught a break getting hired by Tom Miranda Outdoors as an apprentice and quickly proved his keep by self-learning how to edit at a high level. Since then, Sam has been a staple in the outdoor industry as a producer and editor for Dominant Bucks TV, Whitetail SLAM, Addictive Fishing TV, & Larysa Unleashed. Today, Sam runs his own media company where he has achieved high honors in the corporate video world. In 2019 & 2020, Sam’s work was awarded the ‘Award of Excellence’ at the Videographer Awards; the highest achievable accolade.

With over 100 episodes of hit TV shows under his belt and tens of thousands of editing hours, Sam has recently joined the Rock the Harbor Team as Content Manager to help build our libraries of content to air around the world.