Rick Tilson's business management experience in both leadership and public speaking, makes him a natural when it comes to working with, and promoting his sponsors. His other asset is his love of the sport and natural instincts making him a top-level fisherman.

Rick understands that no matter what the demographics, fishing crosses all the lines of age, income, and education.

The ABA Business Development Program which is an Elite Sponsorship program that works with mutiple companies in the fishing industry. As part of this program, Rick Tilson runs the Royal Purple wrapped boat which has been on display at all the major ABA Tournament events, and also at various car and hot rods shows.

He also represents Hi-Seas Fishing Line and Secret Weapon Lures.