Marty Laksbergs is the Deputy Festival Director for the Tennessee Fly Fishing & Whiskey Festival as well as the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. A leader born and bred, Laksbergs served three combat tours before retiring from the Marine Corps with 21 years of service. He enjoys volunteering with organizations that support active duty and retired members of the armed services as well as first responders; fly fishing; shooting sports; and the outdoors.