The 2021 Derby Committee
The Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Committee is comprised entirely of volunteers whose mission is to plan, manage, and operate a successful and enjoyable event that benefits the Island community. These men and women meet throughout the year - as soon as one Derby ends, work begins for the following year's event. Only because of the energy and efforts of the Derby Committee does the Derby exist as one of the oldest, largest, and most popular saltwater fishing tournaments in the country. A love of the Island, an interest (or obsession) with fishing, and an appreciation for tradition are common threads that bond these individuals in their service on the Committee.
| John Custer President |
Phil Horton Vice Chairman |
Chris Scott Treasurer |
John Piekos Director-At-Large |
| Joe El-Deiry Chairman |
Mike Cassidy Past Chairman |
Maryanne Jerome Secretary |
Katie Carroll Director-At-Large |
Left to right seated: Leah Fraumeni, Joe El-Deiry, Taylor Pierce, Phil Horton
Left to right second row: Chris Scott, John Custer, Katie Carroll, Mike Cassidy, Janet Messineo, Maryanne Jerome, Stacy Nickerson-Hall
Left to right third row: Michael Carroll, David Hearn, Steve Baccelli, Dave Nash, Cosmin Creanga
Committee members not pictured: Shirley Craig, Adam Darack, Will DeBettencourt, Alex Friedman, Cooper Gilkes, Wilson Kerr, Mark Kokoska, Bob Lane, Brian McCarty, Steve Morris, John Piekos, David Pothier, Bill Roman, Jeff Sayre, Tim Sheran, Greg Skomal, Tom Smith, Debbie Manly-Smith, Paula Sullivan