Co-Founder

In 2017 I retired from 26 years of service in the US Air Force.  I managed a state park for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department until 2021, and currently am a lecturer for the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership at Texas A&M University.  My education includes a BS in Wildlife Biology from Texas A&M University, an MA in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, and an MS In National Resource Strategy from National Defense University’s Eisenhower School. I am also a graduate of the U.S Army Command and General Staff College.
 
My volunteer experience includes tutoring in Washington DC public schools, stocking food banks, serving at local meal kitchens, and participating as a “Fishing Buddy” with the Brazos Valley Chapter of Reel Recovery.

I've been married to my wife Shana since 1992 and we have two adult daughters, Lauren and Rachel.

I became a Fly Fisher's International Certified Casting Instructor in 2020.

Co- Founder

I am a registered Landscape Architect practicing in College Station, Texas. I am also a graduate of Texas A&M University. In 1989 I received a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and currently sit on the Professional Advisory Board for the department.
 
I have been married to My wife Kerran since 1991 and we have two adult daughters, Jordan and Logan.
 
My fly fishing obsession began in 2002 and I became an FFI Certified Casting Instructor in March of 2020.
 
My volunteer efforts include being a "Fishing Buddy" for the Brazos Valley chapter of Reel Recovery on several retreat weekends.
 
I enjoy teaching casting and adventure travel. I have fished many locations around the country and have a passion for trout though local bass ponds are more plentiful in my area.

Co- Founder

Class of 1962 graduate of Texas A&M (BS Degree Geophysics).

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Prior to starting work in oil industry, I served the US Army as a junior officer for 2 years.

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After serving my country I worked for two major oil companies in oil exploration for 35 years.

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Before and after retiring 1997 I held leadership positions with a number of organizations including:

• The Geophysical Exploration Society

• Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club, Reel Recovery

• Incarnational urban ministry BMA, Your One Degree, Trinity Bible Church, Young Life

• Fly Fishers International

• Class ‘62 Agent for Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University

I am a FFI Certified Casting Instructor who wants to use my non-profit and fly-fishing experience to help the front-line workers and first responders of our community who are dealing with undue stress associated with their work (PTSD).