Catching A Deckload of Dreams- Chuck Bundrant and the Story of Trident Seafoods

Similar to Trident Seafoods founder, Jimmy McManus comes from humble and hungry roots; spending his childhood serving his family farm.

His love for fishing commenced in the 70’s, as he quickly worked his way up to a licensed captain. During his active fishing career, he operated various vessels in the crab, trawl and salmon fisheries targeting anything that swam or crawled.

Listen in to learn a bit more about this jack of all trades!

The Audio Material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Productions, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

Happy New Year!

As we embark on a New Year, we often outline goals for the year ahead. Chuck seemed to always have a vision and a goal in place. This helped him connect with two other like-minded crab fishermen in the early 1970s- Kaare Ness and Mike Jacobson.

This week we will gain some perspective into one of the founding partners of Trident, Kaare Ness. Pull up a chair to learn how Ness got his start, along with how he was saved by Grace.

The audio material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Productions, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

The Billikin was considered to be lucky from the get-go. Taking its name from a native Alaskan good luck charm, which is painted on its bow. The Billikin set sail for Alaska in 1973 with the future of Trident Seafoods riding with it. 

Listen in to gain some insight into what life was like aboard the Billikin. 

The audio material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Products, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

Those who are familiar with Trident Seafoods, recognize Chuck Bundrant, Mike Jacobson, and Kaare Ness as the three founding partners of the company. 

For all practical purposes, and for simplicity’s sake that is the story. Listen in to gain some insight into exactly how and when the three got together to become exclusive partners in Trident. 

The audio material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Productions, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

Chuck Bundrant has always said, if we take care of our customers, our employees, and our fishermen- the rest will take care of itself.

During this special holiday season, we are especially thankful for you. Trident would not be who we are today, and where we are today- without you.

We invite you to pull up a chair to learn more about John VanAm’s first encounters with Chuck, how he joined the Trident family, and how he got asked to author this book.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and thank you for taking a seat at our table for this epic journey.

The audio material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Productions, located on Vashon Island, Washington.

In 1959, Alaska Became a state. Here at Trident, Alaska is our lifeblood, and with 34,000 miles of coastline and pristine waters, it’s no surprise that commercial fisheries help fuel the state’s economic engine. We understand that fish is not something we own. Its something that has been entrusted with our care.

Listen in, to gain some insight into what life was like for Chuck in Alaska before Trident was around; as author John VanAmerogen reads Chapter 3: Seal Hunting.

The audio material used in John VanAmerogen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Productions, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

Chuck Bundrant is a dreamer, with legendary work ethic. Always remaining humble and hungry; crediting his success to being in the right place, at the right time. 

Listen in to see how timing plays in his favor, as author of Catching a Deckload of Dreams, John VanAmerongen reads Chapter 2: The Burch Brothers.

The audio material used in John VanAmerongen's reading for this episode was produced at Green Frog Products, located on Vashon Island, Washington. 

Trident Seafoods is in existence today because of Chuck Bundrant who pioneered the ultimate blue ocean

Join Analise Gonzales, John Van Amerongen, and some special guests, as we unveil the chapters of Catching a Deckload of Dreams the Story of Chuck Bundrant and Trident Seafoods.