Jim Juntunen

I am the owner of Bad Bass Boys LLC, an online competitive angling community focused on assisting our members build their portfolio. Our goal is to project a positive image of our industry in an effort to continue growth and attract potential sponsors to the competitive fishing industry.

I am a 14 year veteran of the U.S. Military. During my service I have been stationed in Germany and the United States. I have deployed once to Iraq as an Infantrymen for what is now called Gulf War 1 and once in support of Operation Eagle Haiti. I have been happily married for 14 years to Anja and I have two sons who are quickly becoming avid fishermen.

•Education: Certificate in Sales and Sales Management from Cardinal Stritch University in Edina, MN Graduate of the Warrant Officer Candidate School from Fort Rucker, AL Graduate of the Recruiting and Retention Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course from the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, AR Graduate of the Total Army Instructor Training Course from the Regional Training Institute in Camp Ripley, MN Graduate of the Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course from the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, AR Graduate of the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course from Fort Benning, GA Graduate of the Primary Leadership Development Course from Fort McCoy, WI Two Credits Needed for Associates Degree in Law enforcement from Century College White Bear Lake, MN Certified Instructor for TEAM and LEADS Training Graduate (with Honors) from the School of Hard Knocks from Everywhere, USA

(Just thought I’d throw in a little humor)