Chapter History
The Leon P. Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited was formed in March of 1975 in Midland, Michigan. The Chapter is named after Leon P. Martuch, the founder of Scientific Anglers and a very active contributor to the early formation of Trout Unlimited.
Board of Directors
Erick Johnson, President
Steve Wilkowski, Vice President
Will Halphen, Treasurer
Brad Befus, Secretary
George Killat, Membership Services
Josh Brown
Mark Rapanos
Vasgen Shamamian
Josh Roden
Josh Jenkins
Sam Howard
Tim Dyste
Additional Chapter Help
Bill Holler, Property Manager
Josh Roden, Website Manager
Josh Jenkins, River Shocking
John VanDalen, Special Events
Steve Wilkowski, Salmon in Classroom Program
Our People
Founding Members
John Van Dalen
George Killat
Robert Julier
Dave Eastman
Ralph Cole*
Mark Kelly*
Charles Baker*
George Lane*
Robert Philip*
Russ Bulter*
Robert Wood*
Michael Caparon*
Donald Schmidt*
Larry McMahon*
Joseph Bevirt*
Gordon Lee*
* These people have passed away, but remain in our thoughts for all their work in founding the LPM Chapter.