Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt Celebrities 2013
Governor Sam Brownback of Topeka, Kansas is the 46th and current Governor of the great State of Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, he previously
served as a U.S. Senator of Kansas from 1996-2011, and as a U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 2nd congressional district from 1995 to 1996. Governor Sam
Brownback has spent his life in the service of others. He was born in Garnett, Kansas and raised on the Linn County family farm where his mother and father
still live. At Prairie View High School, Sam was elected state president of Future Farmers of America. His interest in public service continued as he attended
Kansas State University. During his senior year at KSU, Sam served as student body president. After graduation, Sam decided to attend law school at the
University of Kansas where he was his class president before completing his law degree in 1982. Sam met his wife Mary while they were both in law school.
They have now been married for 28 years and have five children. In 1986, Sam became the state’s youngest Secretary of the Kansas Department of
Agriculture. During his stint as Ag Secretary, he also served as a White House Fellow in the first Bush Administration. At the age of 38, he was elected to
represent the 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1996 he was elected to complete the term of U.S. Senator Bob Dole, followed
by two more terms of his own. As governor, Sam is focused on getting the state’s economy growing again through improved regulations, controlled spending,
and lower tax rates. Governor Brownback is working with Kansas business and community leaders from across the state as well as current and former state
legislators to craft policy solutions.
New Celebrity Robin Alston from Atlanta, Georgia is an insurance agent by trade and the Director of Operations for Aviation Insurance Agency | Harvey Watt
& Co. The company manages and writes professional pilot specialty lines of coverage for individuals, groups, unions, and airlines. Robin enjoys shooting, golf,
and traveling. He is a member of Riverbed Gun Club and the AA Hunt Club in Georgia. He is also a past shooter/member of the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt
in MD. Robin is married to Liz Alston.
Gus Bader of Overland Park, Kansas is the CEO of TriStar Sporting Arms. Gus is a Diamond Life sponsor of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He is also a
member of Quails Unlimited & Ducks Unlimited. In his “leisure” time, he enjoys hunting all over the world including Spain, Czechoslovakia, Zimbabwe and
South Africa. Gus donates the gun awarded to our TOP GUN winner and is also a sponsor of our Kansas Youth Program.
Ryan Bader of Overland Park, Kansas is currently working with his father Gus at TriStar Sporting Arms. He was born and raised in Kansas and is a 2005
graduate of Kansas State University business school with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in economics. He received a master’s degree in
business administration also from KSU on 2007. Currently, he is the director of Sales and Marketing for TriStar Sporting Arms and has taken over sales of all
distributors while his dad continues sales for larger retail outlets and specialty stores. In his spare time, he enjoys running, golf, hunting, skiing and softball.
He is a member of Ducks Unlimited, a diamond life sponsor of the National Wild Turkey Federation, a member of SCI (board member for the Great Plains
Chapter) and also a life sponsor of the National Rifle Association.
Emil ‘Buck’ Bedard from Las Vegas Nevada is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Marines. He continues to serve his country when called.
During his active duty assignment, Buck was Deputy Commander for Plans, Policies, and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps; Washington D.C. Buck
has served in Vietnam and the Operations of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Somalia. His personal decorations include: Defense Superior Service Medal,
Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with numeral “16”,
Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V”, and two gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps, Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action
Ribbon with Gold Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.
Sgt. Jonathon Blank, from Augusta, Kansas, returns for his second year in the Hunting Heroes program. As a member of the United States Marine Corps, he
was wounded by an I.E.D.—Helmond, Province-- Afghanistan. Sgt. Blank’s injuries resulted in the loss of both legs. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart and his
current status is active.
New Celebrity Grant Brownback from Mission, Kansas is a 2013 Governor’s pick for the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt. Grant works as a Project
Estimator at McCownGordon Construction. He is a 2006 graduate of Kansas State University. He enjoys hunting and fishing and spends as much time as his
wife will permit on the family farms in Linn County.
New Celebrity Blaine Callahan from Cambridge, Maryland is an 18 year old high school senior at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School where he has been
a member of the varsity golf club and the junior varsity and varsity lacrosse teams. Since he was 8, he has enjoyed hunting geese, ducks, doves, rabbits,
squirrels, deer (whitetail and sika) and turkeys. In fact, his first turkey was a double bearded tom that scored 82.5 points non-typical and 68 points typical,
while his first deer was a 9 point 225 pound buck. During the summer of 2012, he worked as a commercial crabber on his own boat. He also cuts grass at
several businesses and residential properties and has worked part time as a busboy at a restaurant year round. Besides hunting and boating, he enjoys fishing,
weightlifting and working on his pick-up truck. He is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and the Grand National Waterfowl
Association. As a new shooter at the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, he will become a third generation hunter at the event. His grandfather Skip
Miller and his Uncle Lance Miller are both members of the Past Shooters Association. He is the son of Becky M. Callahan, Skip’s daughter.
Mike Cleary from Edgefield, South Carolina is the senior vice-president of Strategic Marketing and Field Operations for the National Wild Turkey Federation
based in Edgefield. He joined the NWTF with 28 years in experience in sales and marketing including four years with Ducks Unlimited as a director of
marketing and thirteen years with Coca-Cola as a national accounts manager. He also worked for HoneyBaked Ham Co., Proctor & Gamble, and his own small
business in the event/exhibit industry. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army and was an Army Ranger. Mike graduated from Washington & Lee University,
and completed his master’s degree from Webster University.
New celebrity Roger Dakin is from Wichita, Kansas and is one of the 2013 Hunting Heroes. He attended North High and enjoyed sports and social activities,
but school....not so much. In 1980, Roger married Kathy and they have been together for 32 years. Daughter Kristine was born in 1988. Roger went to work for
KG&E but was laid off when Wolf Creek Power plant went on line. He then found employment with the Sedgwick County Fire Dept. His career as a firefighter
ended abruptly after three years on the job. On Nov. 1, 1989 Roger was involved in an on the job accident while fighting a grass fire that resulted in the
amputation of both legs above the knee. An elderly woman drove her car through the smoke and pinned him between the front of her car and the back of
Engine 2. She was driving 55 mph and the impact moved the 40,000 lb. engine 22 feet. His first surgery lasted 12 hrs. with 22 units of blood, but the trauma
team was unable to stop the blood loss so both legs had to be amputated. Roger was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months. He had been an avid weight lifter for 10
years leading up to the accident. On the 1st day of Physical Therapy the therapist wrote on his chart; "Mr. Dakin is already stronger than we would have tried
to make him so he was transferred to Health Strategies. Roger resumed weight lifting to keep his strength up and regain confidence in his ability to do things
for himself. He has had bad days since the accident but never two in a row. A preacher once said, "Your problem is not your problem. Your attitude toward
your problem is the problem". He has not let his disability become an excuse to be lazy. Roger lives outdoors as much as he can. He spends a lot of time at his
farm working and playing. He used to walk and hunt pheasant and quail but now sits and hunts turkey and deer. Roger hunts and fishes alone but his son-inlaw and daughter Kristine come home from Ohio and join him sometimes. Roger has friends that love to fish and others that like dove hunting or predator
hunting. He has modified homemade hand controls on his Kabota tractor and he does the mowing and any dirt work with the loader. He has his son-in-law
help him put in food plots. Roger likes to be independent but there are some things he can't do by himself so he asks for assistance like anyone else. He has
sold recreation and agricultural properties with Gene Francis & Associates since 2005. Roger has been fortunate to have seen, and sold, some really beautiful
pieces of ground in Kansas. He is also working part time as a firearm inspector at Cabela's in Wichita. His hobbies include reading and wood working. He has
collected a large number of leather bound books, most of which he boasts he has actually read. Roger has constructed shelves, drawers and cases and some
small furniture but mostly just likes tools. He is a movie watcher but really enjoys taking binoculars and watching the wildlife at the farm. It just doesn't get
any better than that!
Sam P. Daniel from Tulsa, Oklahoma received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Georgetown University in 1954 and his law degree from the
University of Oklahoma in 1959. Prior to completing law school, he served in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant. Mr. Daniel is a senior trial
lawyer with Doerner, Saunders, Daniel and Anderson, LLP, with more than 50 years of experience in trials involving a broad range of civil and business
litigation and family law. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial lawyers; a certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; has
been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in Business litigation and family law since 1983. With respect to the latter, he was recognized as the Best Family
Law Attorney in the City of Tulsa in 2009. Mr. Daniel is also a Master Emeritus of Chapter XXXII of the American Inns of Court in Tulsa. He has been a frequent
writer and seminar lecturer on the subjects of trial techniques and family law and has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa College
teaching pre-trial procedure. Mr. Daniel has been actively involved in many community, business and professional endeavors and has served as a director of
several business and banking corporations. He served as President of the Tulsa County Bar Association in 1986 and is a past Trustee of the Tulsa County Bar
Foundation. He is an Oklahoma Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research
Center and a Trustee of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
Claibourne Darden from Atlanta, Georgia has the distinction of being the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt TOP GUN in 2001. He served on the
National Board of Directors for the NWTF for 15 years and on the National Board of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) for 5 years. He also
served on the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Conservancy. Claibourne was the founder and President of the Darden Research Corporation, a national public
opinion marketing research firm based in Atlanta. He achieved the Royal Slam of Turkey Hunting, getting the Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam and Gould
turkeys all in one year.
Doc Dettmer from Ironton, Missouri is a Past Chairman of the Board of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He received his MD degree from the University
of Missouri and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Doc practiced family medicine before specializing in Occupational/Prevention
medicine. He is “nearly” retired and is a lifelong hunter and fisherman. He is active in Wildlife Forever and the Conservation Federation of Missouri. He is a
Diamond Life sponsor of the NWTF.
Dr. Pat Do of Wichita, Kansas is the founder and CEO of Mid-America Orthopedics. Mid America Orthopedics is an orthopedic surgeon practice that started in
El Dorado in 2002 with 4 employees and one location that has grown to four locations in Butler and Sedgwick counties and now has 89 employees. The
practice specializes in minimally invasive and state of the art non-surgical and surgical techniques. Pat is married to Sylvia, a clinical Associate Professor of
Internal Medicine at KU Medical School. They have three children; Isabella, Alexa and Peter.
Judge Steve Dozier of Nashville, Tennessee was appointed to the bench by Governor Don Sundquist in December of 1997, to fill the unexpired term of the late
Thomas H. Shriver. Judge Dozier‘s name was submitted for consideration by the Governor and he received the appointment after review by a statewide
bipartisan Judicial Selection Commission. Prior to his appointment, he was an assistant District Attorney General for nine years and served as a Team Leader
in the Criminal Courts. Judge Dozier also practiced law for five years in the firm of Williams, Smithy and Dozier. He has twenty years of service in the General
Sessions and Criminal Courts of Davidson County, and that includes serving as law clerk for the Honorable J. Randall Wyatt, and he was a court clerk for
retired Supreme Court Justice Adolpho A. Birch. He has experienced criminal cases from the perspective of a prosecutor, defense attorney, a clerk and a judge.
Steve is married to Lisa Jackson Dozier. They have three daughters. Judge Dozier, a native Nashvillan, received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt
University and his law degree, with honors, from the Nashville School of Law where he currently teaches Evidence.
Tom Dozier from Nashville, Tennessee is a senior Vice President with Regions Bank. He began his banking career in 1973 after graduating from Austin Peay
State University and has been employed with Regions Bank for 14 years. As a relationship manager in the Commercial Division, he manages banking
relationships for companies with annual revenue of $20 million and greater. Tom has been married to Rita for 37 years and the couple has two daughters,
Anna Lea and Catherine. He is a member of the Baptist church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Tom is a long time member of the National Wild Turkey Federation
and also enjoys duck hunting and golf.
Daniel Duckwall from Tulsa, Oklahoma is the founder and CEO of Duckwall & Company Inc., a nationwide auctioneer and appraisal firm located in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. DCI has conducted industrial and commercial auctions and appraisals in 46 states and also Canada and Mexico. DCI has been recognized by
winning several brochure and advertising awards as well as Daniel’s individual award of 1990 World Champion Auctioneer. Daniel is currently serving on the
Oklahoma State Board of Directors for the NWTF and he and his wife Tammy are both Diamond Life Sponsors of that organization. Daniel is the first
Oklahoman to register a World Slam.
Don Duckworth from Atlanta, Georgia is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The CWD Group, Inc., a management consulting and investment firm
serving a wide array of clients, from Fortune 50 global giants to technology “start ups”. Don earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the
University of Georgia and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He also was a career officer in the U.S. Army and served as a
Special Agent, U.S. Army Intelligence.
John Dykes from Fairway, Kansas is the President of Cottonwood Advisors, LLC, in Overland Park, Kansas. He has more than 20 years of experience providing
advice to retirement plan sponsors. John works with clients to set investment goals, finds investment advisors who can meet client goals and monitors their
progress. He also assists plan sponsors in addressing fiduciary issues and managing the costs of plan management. Prior to starting at Cottonwood Advisors,
John was a principal at Palmer & Cay Investment Services. He also has worked for Atlantic Asset Management and Demarche Associates. John received his
Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kansas. He is a member of the class of
1983 of Leadership Kansas. He earned his CFA designation in 1993 and is a member of the Kansas City Society of Financial Analysts. In 2006, after 12 years,
John retired as the Chairman of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission and he recently joined the board of the Nature Conservancy of Kansas.
New Celebrity Fred Eichler is owner of Fulldraw Outfitters. When he is not guiding hunters he splits his time between hunting, wildlife photography,
freelance writing, trapping and predator hunting. He is the Traditional Editor for Bowhunter Magazine. His articles and photos have appeared in Bowhunter,
Bowhunting World, Buckmasters, North American Hunter and Traditional Bowhunter magazines. He has also written a book titled, “Bowhunting Western Big
Game”. He was the first person to harvest all of the 29 North American species recognized by Pope and Young with a recurve bow. He is the host of Easton
Bowhunting TV and Predator Nation on the Sportsman’s Channel. He resides in Aguilar, Colorado with his wife Michele, their three boys, ten hounds, one
Chocolate Lab, one Golden Retriever, nine horses, twenty chickens, one goat and an ugly cat. Other random info about Fred: He worked at Bear Archery in
Gainesville, Florida and managed an archery shop in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has been bowhunting for 32 years.
New Celebrity Michele Eichler has been in the archery industry for over 27 years. She lives in Aguilar, Colorado with her husband Fred and their three sons,
Jeb 18, Seth 14 and Trent 8. Michele and her husband Fred produce Easton Bowhunting TV and Predator Nation as well as the DVD for each show. They also
produce the Traditional Harvest DVD series. Michele assists her husband with his Fulldraw Outfitters business. Fulldraw takes an average of 150 clients a
year for Elk, Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Mountain Lion and Turkey. Michele has worked at Muzzy Products for over 28 years. She
started as the order clerk and worked her way up to CEO, a position she has held for the last 13 years. She has been bowhunting since she was 12 years old
and has harvested numerous animals with her bow, including 11 different North American species and 6 African species. She and her husband Fred Eichler
and their 3 boys live the outdoor life every day. Michele is the longest standing board member of the Archery Trade Association and the only woman elected to
the board and voted to serve as Chairman of the Board. As women become a more important segment of the hunting community, Michele has emerged as one
of the leading women in bowhunting. She was the co-host of Muzzy Bad to the Bone Bowhunting TV on The Sportsman Channel and Wild TV. She has also had
guest appearances on her husband Fred’s shows, Easton Bowhunting TV and Predator Nation. She does numerous live radio interviews with outdoor radio
stations across the United States. Michele is a member of various bowhunting organizations including the Pope and Young Club and Colorado Bowhunters
Association. She has been a guest speaker at the Pope and Young Banquet and has written several articles for magazines as well as the internet.
Larry Evanoff of Lenexa, Kansas is associated with P1Group Inc. He has two children. He loves hunting and fishing, enjoying both whenever possible. Larry is
a member of National Wild Turkey Federation, National Rifleman Association and Quails Unlimited.
New celebrity Karla Fisher from El Dorado, Kansas currently serves as Interim President of Butler Community College, where she has been Vice President of
Academics since September 2010. Although raised just down the road in Enid, OK, she came to Kansas through a circuitous route, earning a B.A. in English and
an M.A. in Communication from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX, a vocational certificate from UCMT in Salt Lake City, and a Ph.D. in Educational
Administration from The University of Texas at Austin’s Community College Leadership Program. In addition to teaching since 1996, including nine years in
online learning environments, she is actively involved in the higher education quality movement as a member of the American Associate of Community
Colleges (AACC) 21st-Century Initiative-Implementation Team, a member of the National Community College Benchmark Project (NCCBP) Policy Advisory
Board, and as an accreditation peer reviewer for North Central Association Higher Learning Commission.
New celebrity Dr. Rick Finley from Atlanta, Georgia, is Chief of Surgery at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of
Surgery, Emory University of Medicine. Dr. Finley received his undergraduate education at Oxford College (1976-1978) and Emory College (1978-1979). His
Graduate education was at Emory University school of Medicine from 1979-1983. His post graduate training was an internship in General Surgery at Emory
University Affiliated Hospitals (1983-1984), residency in General Surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1984-1987), and Chief Resident in General
Surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1987-1988). He earned board certification from the American Board of Surgery December 11, 1989,
recertified October 1997 and December 2007. In August of 1988, Dr. Finley established private practice. He is married to Patty Guy Finley.
Josh Goodmanson of El Dorado is Vice President and Refinery Manager of HollyFrontier's El Dorado Refinery. Josh has been with the El Dorado Refinery
since 2001 and has held roles in Process Engineering, Economics & Planning, Capital Projects, and Operations. He has 16 years of experience in the refining
industry and worked for an engineering company in Houston before joining the El Dorado Refinery. Josh has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical
Engineering from the University of Houston.
New Celebrity Greg Gordon is from Wauchula, Florida. Greg & his wife Reggie Gordon own and operate a feed and farm supply store in central Florida. They
have two sons and three grandchildren. Greg and Reggie have been turkey hunting together for the past six years. Greg has had an Osceola guide service for
fifteen plus years. The Gordon’s enjoy and cherish the friendships they have met along the way.
New Celebrity Reggie Gordon is from Wauchula, Florida where she and her husband Greg own and operate a feed and farm supply store in central Florida.
They have two sons and three grandchildren. Six years ago Greg and Reggie started turkey hunting together. They enjoy and cherish the friendships they have
met along the way.
New Celebrity Darin Greseth from Wichita, Kansas was appointed president of BG Products, Inc. in April 2010. Darin began his career with BG in 1984 as a
sales representative at Kenz and Leslie Distributing Co. in Colorado. Soon he became a sales manager for Lew Achord at Premaco, Inc., in Georgia for 10 QuotaBusting years. In 1997 Darin moved to Michigan and partnered with his father Merle and Lew Achord to form Premaco Michigan. The trio transformed the
Eastern Michigan territory from the bottom 10 to the top 15 among domestic distributorships. In 2007 he was appointed to the BG Board of Directors. He has
served on several committees, which has given him perspective on many facets of BG’s business. Darin is the Chairman of the BG Marketing Committee. Darin
brings 25 years of BG sales experience to enhance BG Products’ focus on building and marketing the best line of products and equipment to the automotive,
commercial and industrial markets. Darin and his wife Brenda make their home in Wichita. They have two grown children.
New Celebrity Amber Grigsby from Harrodsburg, Kentucky is the 2013 National JAKES essay winner. Amber is a 17 year old junior at Washington County
where she takes History, Algebra II, Arts & Humanities, Drivers Ed, and Chemistry. She enjoys playing basketball so she and her teammates make sure that
their grades are good so they don’t have to sit out. Amber also loves showing her horse in barrel racing and works hard caring for her horse. After graduation
next year Amber is interested in either becoming a dental assistant or going to beauty school. Amber’s family is very proud of her and she is appreciative of
the encouragement they provide in everything she does.
New Celebrity Michael Curtis Hall of Independence, Kansas is one of four Hunting Heroes participating in the 2013 Hunt. Michael enjoys cruising around on
his Harley, attending youth rodeo with his kids, and pretty much anything outdoors. He also enjoys working with Veterans to ensure that they obtain all
benefits and their needs are met to successfully reintegrate to civilian life. Michael graduated from Independence Sr. High School and is currently studying for
an Associate’s Degree. He is currently unemployed after being let go from the Army Wounded Warrior Program. Michael stays very active in helping vets that
are referred to him by colleagues and friends. He spends time networking for both himself as well as our American heroes. He has facilitated many veterans to
connect with nonprofit hunts in the Kansas and Missouri area. He has been successful in filling the void from employers to veterans, in helping veterans both
disabled and able bodied became gainfully employed. As an Army Wounded Warrior Advocate (3 years), Michael provided the Army's most severely
wounded, injured and ill Soldiers and their Families with a system of advocacy and follow up on support designed to assist the Soldier as he/she transitions
back into military service or into the civilian community. He has also provided guidance counseling to wounded, injured and ill Soldiers and their families to
ensure all eligible benefits are received and assist the soldiers with their transition from military to civilian life helping the soldiers along their path to
independence. He has worked conducting intakes, assessments, identifying key issues, and helping to develop a life plan with the soldiers. In addition to this
he has developed and coordinated a network with local organizations such as American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, church groups, civic
organizations and non-profit groups to help in providing connections and support as well as work with agencies outside of the US Army, including the
Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, The Department of Labor, Educational institutions, Federal Recovery Coordinators, Representatives
Veterans Case workers, and state and local social workers. At least once a month Michael presents the program in a public presentation of the Army Wounded
Warrior program to organizations in order to develop additional partners to engage in helping to work with or assist those who have faithfully served our
nation. Being the first advocate in the greater Wichita area, he developed this extensive network while maintaining a permanent caseload of over 50 soldiers
and their families, meeting all administrative reporting and special request for information by the military leadership working closely with the goals and
objectives established by the senior leadership of our military and government. Military Experience: SSG (RET) 19D(P) Airborne Cavalry Scout 2003-2004
United States Forces Korea United Nations Command Honor Guard 2004-2008 Fort Hood, Texas A Troop 1-10 Cavalry B Troop 8-10 Cavalry (Deploying Unit)
Served in Baghdad Iraq Jan 2006— Apr 2006 Army Retired due to Medical Retention Standards Decorations, Awards, & Citations: • 1 Purple Heart • 1 Army
Commendation Medals with VALOR • 1 Good Conduct Medal • 1 National Defense Medal • 1 Overseas Service Medal • 1 Global War On Terrorism Ribbon • 1
Iraq Service Medal • 1 Combat Action Badge • 1 Airborne Badge • 1 Expert Marksmanship Medal
Adrien Hansen from Cambridge, Maryland has the honor of being the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt TOP GUN twice, in 1998 and in 2000. He
owns and operates Hansen’s Seafood, Inc. a wholesaler and retailer of all types of seafood. Adrien resigned as Captain of his own Police boat to start his
seafood business. He is a Past President of the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt and also Past President of the Past Shooters and Guides Association of the
Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt. Adrien was inducted into the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Hall of Fame in 2009.
New celebrity Bruce Hart from McKinleyville, California was born in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He received BA degrees in Biology and Natural
Resources, Elementary and Secondary Teaching Credentials, from Humboldt State University, Arcata, California. Bruce taught seventh and eighth grades for 35
years at Fieldbrook Elementary School, Fieldbrook, California. He was named Humboldt County Teacher of the Year in 1986. He was one of four finalists for
California State Teacher of the Year 1987. During a one year sabbatical Bruce visited State Teachers of the year in all 50 states in the U.S., interviewing 120
teachers. Bruce has spent 33 years as a ballroom/social dance instructor. He was also a volunteer firefighter for more than 30 years and earned the distinction
of Firefighter of the Year in 2011.
Former Governor Mike Hayden is from Lawrence, Kansas and founded the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt in 1987 when he was the Governor of
Kansas. A former Kansas Secretary of Wildlife and Parks, he is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Missouri River Association of States and
Tribes. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Hunt and a past President of the Willis Scholarship Foundation, a 501C 3 scholarship organization
that was formed in conjunction with the hunt. Mike is also a member of the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt Hall of Fame.
Robin Jennison from Topeka, Kansas is the current secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. Governor Sam Brownback appointed
Jennison as the Secretary of KDWP in January of 2011 and he brings 22 years of experience to the position, serving in the Kansas legislature, influencing state
policy on behalf of Kansas interest, and promoting the state’s natural assets to expand outdoor recreation. Elected to represent the 117th House district, Robin
quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Assistant Majority leader in his second term, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee in his third term,
House Majority Leader in his fourth term and finally Speaker of the House. As President of Jennison Government Services, he has represented businesses,
associations, groups and other entities before the state legislature and regulatory agencies of Kansas. Robin is a well-respected and knowledgeable hunter
who anchored the Kansas Outdoors Radio Show for four years. He has been a partner in the Jennison Ranch located near Healy, Kansas for more than 33 years.
Robin is married to Coleen Jennison, Director of Government Affairs for Cox Communications and they have two grown children and one granddaughter.
Cpl. Kenneth Kalish from Independence, Missouri joins us again in the Hunting Heroes program after participating in the 2012 Hunt. He is United States
Marine Corps and was wounded by an I.E.D.—Helmond, Province-Afghanistan. Cpl. Kalish’s injuries resulted in the loss of both legs and his left arm. He is a
recipient of the Purple Heart and was active for five years 3 months.
Rob Keck from Edgefield, South Carolina is the Chairman of the Board of Wonders of Wildlife and is a member of the RedHead ProHunting Team. He has been
a lifelong dedicated hunter, angler and trapper as well as a deeply committed conversationalist of international scope. From March 1981 through March 2009,
Rob led the National Wild Turkey Federation, a nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in Edgefield, South Carolina, as its Chief Executive Officer.
Under his leadership, the NWTF became one of the most dynamic, fastest growing single species conservation organizations in North America. Rob hosted the
Federation’s Award winning national television program, Turkey Call and served as executive producer for the NWTF’s other two national TV programs
Turkey Country and Get in the Game. In addition, he has made 12 appearances on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and served as Grand Marshal for NASCAR’s
Bass Pro Shops Atlanta 500 race in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. His lifelong commitment to wildlife management and upholding our hunting traditions has
given him opportunities to influence conservation and natural resource policy issues. In 2006, Rob was appointed by Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton to the
Sporting Conservation Council, a Federal Advisory Committee. He was reappointed to the council in 2007 by Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. In
addition, he has served on a variety of boards of directors, and currently that includes his second term on the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and the
Chairman of the Board of the Wonders of Wildlife. Besides his faith and love for his wife of 28 years, Susan, their two daughters, Carolyn and Heather and their
husbands, turkey hunting is Rob’s passion. He is a past U.S. Open and World Champion caller, who has built and designed calls and related equipment since
1969. In addition, Rob was the first to take wild turkeys in every state (49) that supports a season, as well as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala and New Zealand.
Rob’s dedication and leadership to the outdoors and hunting heritage prompted Peterson’s Hunting Magazine to name him one of hunting 25 most influential
personalities of the 20th century.
New celebrity Kenny Kieser from Olathe, Kansas is a 1971 Park Hill graduate and veteran writer of 35 years with several thousand bylines in newspapers
and magazines. His work, writing and photos appeared in most of America’s top outdoor magazines and numerous newspapers. He, too, has written many
travel articles. His first western novel, “Ride the Trail of Death,” was published by La Frontera Publishing in September, 2007 and made several best seller
lists. “Trail” went to second printing after six months. His second novel, “Black Moon’s Revenge,” was released in early October 2009 and is selling well. Both
novels are sold in all major book stores and online. Kieser’s next book, “Missouri’s Great Flood of 93—Revisiting an Epic Natural Disaster,” was released by
Northeast News in December 2012 with over 200 of Kieser’s photos from the flood. Kieser was inducted into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in
the Legendary Communicator 2010 class because of his fishing stories and work with mentally and physically challenged kids in fishing and healthy kids too—
a huge honor. He completed a three-year term on the Outdoor Writer’s Association of America Board of Directors in 2002 and is now an active member of the
Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, the Western Writers of America, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA), Kansas Outdoor Writers
and the Missouri Outdoor Communicators. He was SEOPA’s president until October, 2010 when he became chairman of the board until October 2011. Kieser
has won several writing awards, including 1st place in the 2005 SEOPA magazine section, the 2006 SEOPA’s Sharon Rushton Award and 2 nd in the 2007 and
2009 SEOPA magazine category, second in SEOPA Travel category and 2nd in AGLOW’S Newspaper division. In 2012 Kieser took 2nd in AGLOW’S magazine
Fishing Division and 3rd in AGLOW’S Hunting Newspaper division. He won several newspaper awards in the OWAA contests some years back. He has edited
several publications. Kieser designed a writing program for sophomores at Park Hill High School in Kansas City per Brad Kinchaloe, Principal, West Platte in
Weston, and at St. James Academy in Olathe, Kansas. Several students from Park Hill won writing awards; some in national competition. Kieser developed
fishing programs for mentally and physically challenged children. This started in the early 1990’s in a program sponsored by Easter Seals and the Kansas City
Chiefs. Since then he has developed other programs for single parents and healthy kids. The Kansas City Royals honored Kieser’s work in kids fishing, mentally
and physically challenged and healthy on August 2, 2011 by allowing him to sit in the Buck O’Neil seat—a huge honor!!! Kieser was key note speaker at the
Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writer’s Conference in Maryland, March, 2012. Kieser’s “Kid’s Writing Program,” was accepted by the national Fresh Water Fishing Hall
of Fame on January 3, 2013 and will start in the fall.
New Celebrity Mike King from Topeka, Kansas is the current Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation. Mike was appointed to lead the Kansas
Department of Transportation and its 2,900 employees by Governor Sam Brownback on March 23, 2012. A third generation construction industry leader, Mr.
King has more than 30 years of private sector experience in transportation and energy construction. A native of Hesston, Mr. King’s first construction job had
him building bridges and pouring concrete street pavement for his uncle’s construction company. After earning a degree in building construction, he worked
10 years for a national construction company building, estimating and managing projects throughout the southern states. The opportunity to purchase his
father’s construction business, King Enterprise Group, brought him back to Kansas in 1991. Under his leadership the company grew from a small McPhersonarea concrete contractor to a premier central Kansas contractor in the oil/gas and industrial marketplace. As leader of the Kansas Department of
Transportation, Mr. King is committed to fully implementing T-WORKS, with a focus on providing safety enhancements, improving commute times and
making the kind of infrastructure improvements that will help spur economic growth and create jobs. Mr. King is a 1981 graduate of John Brown University
with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. He and his wife Peggy have four children.
New celebrity Ryan King from Manhattan, Kansas is the son of Michael and Peggy King and grew up just south of Hesston, Kansas. Ryan is blessed to have
three sisters, all within 4 years of him. He graduated from Hesston High in 2010 where he was involved with Track, Cross Country, Soccer, FBLA and Hesston
Youth Group. He currently attends Kansas State University and is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. Ryan spent the past several
summers working out in the field for what was then the family construction business, King Enterprise group. This summer Ryan will intern at Hutton
Construction Company in Wichita, working under the business development side of operations. He anticipates graduating from K-State in May of 2014 and
will either attend Graduate school or pursue a career in human/regional geography in the Kansas City area. Ryan’s hobbies include running, golfing, fishing
and cheering on Sporting KC with his family and friends.
Gerald Lauber from Topeka, Kansas is the President of Kaw Valley State Bank in Topeka. He has served as a commissioner on the Kansas Wildlife and Parks
commission.
Bryan Lewis from Nashville, Tennessee is a lawyer who practices law in the areas of Civil and Criminal Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation,
Probate, Employment Law, Constitutional and Civil Rights actions and Business litigation. He was admitted to the bar in 1991 and received his B.A. in 1988
from Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee (J.D. 1991). He is the co-owner in The Boundry and Southstreet Restaurants which feature both
southern regional food and a variety of foods from around the world. The Boundry has been featured in Bon Appétit magazine and has been designated one of
the best restaurants in Nashville. Bryan is a partner in several commercial real estate ventures in Middle Tennessee. He is an avid duck and turkey hunter and
also a pilot with both private pilot and instrument ratings. At the 2012 Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt Bryan earned the distinction of earning the
TOP GUN award.
Rick Logan from Tucker, Georgia is the Building Official for the City of Decatur and oversees ordinance and code compliance for construction totaling as high
as $100,000,000.00 annually. For 30 years, Rick partnered with and later also operated a general construction company with his father. That company
currently serves as a consultant for custom residential, light commercial and institutional projects in the construction industry. He is an Atlanta native who
grew up hunting and fishing when Atlanta was still rural. He and he wife Nancy have been married 41 years and have two daughters and 6 grandchildren. Rick
is looking forward to introducing his grandkids to the outdoors. He currently serves as the President of River Bend Gun Club in Dawson County, Georgia. He is
a founding Life member of the current club and has been a member since 1980. He is also a founding member of AA Hunt Club in Wilkes County, Georgia and is
the Huntmaster. He is an NRA Life Member and recently became a Patron member.
Ed Markel from Pretty Prairie, Kansas has the honor of being the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt TOP GUN in 2006, 2008 & 2010. Ed holds the
distinction of being the only person involved in the Governor’s hunt to be a guide, landowner, benefactor and hunter. Ed is a lifelong sportsman who during
his KU days would ride the train all night to duck hunt at Cheyenne Bottoms at dawn. He has been the President of manufacturing companies for 39 years. Ed
has been with the Hunt since the second year, joining as a guide and he holds the record of being the guide for the hunt’s record turkey that was taken by his
friend, fellow hunter, Mark Elliott. Ed has supported the hunt in many ways including the purchase of “The Harper Shotgun” muzzleloader that was sold in
memory of the late Steve Harper, with the proceeds going to help with college expenses for Harper’s daughters. Ed retired in 2001 and spends plenty of time
bringing his hunting properties to their absolute potential. Ed and his wife Judy enjoy cooking and traveling.
New Celebrity Dr. Roger Marshall from Great Bend, Kansas is a Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology affiliated with Great Bend Regional Hospital. Roger was
born and grew up in El Dorado, Kansas. He is currently a commissioner on the Kansas Wildlife Park and Tourism Commission. He was the valedictorian of the
Class of 1978 El Dorado High School. In 1980, he attended Butler Community College. In 1982, Dr. Marshall received a BS in biochemistry from Kansas State
University and he was an MD graduate of University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. He received training at Bayfont Medical Center, St Petersburg,
Florida, earning a resident research award, outstanding resident teacher award and scored 99% on OB-GYN National Residency Review examination. Staff
appointments include chairperson Maternal and Child Health Services. Currently he serves on the Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has served as the
Central Kansas Physical Hospital Organization President 1997-1999, Barton County Medical Society 2000-present, Surgical and Diagnostics Center of Great
Bend President 2001-2009, Elder/Deacon/Board Chair of the First Christian Church of Great Bend. He is a member of Rarity International and is Junior
Rotarian sponsor. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, Kansas Medical Association, Golden Belt Community Foundation, Farmer’s Bank
and Trust, US Army Reserves, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, Advanced Imaging Partners, Great Bend Regional Hospital, Kansas Foundation Medical Care,
Governor’s Ecotourism Committee, Barton County Health Department, Quivera Ranch, LLC, LVMC Inc., Great Bend Surgical Properties and GBRH Properties.
Dr. Lance Miller from Jonesville, South Carolina is a full time family and urgent care physician in a practice that he co-owns in Union, South Carolina. A
traumatic childhood accident which led to the amputation of his leg prompted Lance to enter the medical profession. He and his wife Trisha own a timber
farm that doubles as a hunting area. Born and raised in Maryland, he was exposed to some of the greatest waterfowl hunting in the world. Lance started early
hunting waterfowl with his dad Skip, and then became interested in hunting whitetail deer. In the last five years, Lance has added turkey hunting to his list of
outdoor activities. He and his wife Trisha have two daughters, Kayleigh and Erin. Skip, Lance’s dad, purchased this hunt at the Grand National Waterfowl
auction and gave it to Lance as a birthday present. He was the TOP GUN of the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt in 2009.
Michael Miller from Barrington, Illinois is a jeweler and the Owner and President of M J Miller & Co. He has been producing quality gem custom crafted
designs since June 1962. He has created one-of–a-kind creations for elite clientele with the high standards of quality and excellence in customer satisfaction.
Over the years, Michael has spotlighted many designers’ originals including Picchiotti, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Kurt Wayne Inc. and Anthony Gerard. He
was born in North Dakota and loves the outdoors. His interests include hunting, fishing and collecting art. He has traveled to Africa, Austria, Switzerland and
Germany.
Skip Miller Jr. of Cambridge, Maryland is a professional Engineer licensed in MD, DE and VA. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and
Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering degrees from Tulane University. He was the co-founder and President of the consulting engineering and surveying
firm of Andrews, Miller & Associates, Inc., serving throughout the mid-Atlantic area. He currently works as an expert witness on a wide variety of civil
engineering cases. Skip has been very active in numerous industry, community, charitable and church organizations, including serving as President of the
Chesapeake Water Pollution Control Assoc. (1981), President of the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce (1997), Director of the Maryland State
Chamber of Commerce (1998-2000), Treasurer of the Dorchester Ducks Unlimited chapter for four years, and President of the Grand National Waterfowl
Association (2001). He has continued his service to the GNWA by being Hunt Coordinator and Editor of the Newsletter since 2003. He is an avid hunter and
outdoorsman, and is an award winning amateur photographer. He loves to hunt turkey, ducks, geese, dove, quail, pheasant and deer. He has attended the
Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt since 2002 and is a Past Shooter of the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt. He has also successfully hunted black bear
in Maine and Moose in Newfoundland. He and his wife, Bride, love to boat, crab, and oyster and fish the waters of the Chesapeake Bay region.
Mike Morgan from Wichita, Kansas is a consultant with Koch Industries, Inc. Mike represents Koch Industries, while working with policy makers and
business leaders in Kansas as well as other states in the region. He serves on the boards of the Kansas Chamber and the Private Enterprise Board of the
American Legislative Exchange Council. Mike, an avid outdoorsman, is passionate about preserving the heritage of hunting and fishing in Kansas and his home
state of Oklahoma.
New Celebrity Kevin Moss from Atlanta, Georgia is the General Manager of The Hapeville Dwarf House Chick-fil-A’s. He began his career as general manager
of the Hapeville Dwarf House Chick-fil-A in 1996. The Hapeville Dwarf House is the first restaurant that Chick-fil-A CEO/owner S. Truett Cathy started in 1946.
Since the beginning, the Hapeville Dwarf House has only had three general managers with Mr. Moss being its third and current manager. In 1997, 1998, and
2004, Mr. Moss succeeded in winning the highly prized Symbol of Success from Chick-fil-A, Inc. for increasing same store sales by 15% over the previous year.
In 2006, U.S. Congress granted Mr. Moss a congressional medal for Business Leader of the Year. In 2010, Mr. Moss was awarded the Outstanding Leader Award
from Chick-fil-A, Inc. Kevin is a husband of 15 years with two sons, who enjoys hunting, fishing, black powder competition shooting, and playing golf.
Mark Nichols from Wichita, Kansas is the Manager of State Government Affairs at Koch Industries. He monitors legislation of interest to Koch companies and
works to free market policies that promote economic growth and prosperity. He interacts with government officials, business leaders and policy organizations
on local and state levels. Mark is on the boards of Goodwill Industries, the Wichita Independent Business Association and the Oklahoma State Chamber of
Commerce. Koch Industries has been a long-standing participant in the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt and a supporter of the Wayne Willis
Scholarship Fund.
New Celebrity Aaron Oelger from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is currently the Director of Marketing at Bushnell Outdoor Products. In the last twenty years, he's
held marketing and strategic planning roles at three other companies in the sporting goods, telecommunications and transportation sectors. A marketing
evangelist, he is passionate about developing brands, creating and implementing marketing strategies, constructing effective work cultures and measuring
results. Aaron earned a BA in Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS and his MBA from the John M. Olin School of
Business at Washington University in St. Louis. Aaron lives in his home state of Missouri with his wife Dianne and two yellow labs. When not working, Aaron is
usually in the field exploring nature. He is a trail runner, a fly fisherman, a bowhunter and dreams of becoming a well-rounded outdoorsman.
Frank Patete from Louisville, Colorado is a proud American who served our country for 30 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, attaining the rank of
Colonel. As a soldier, he was assigned to Airborne, Combat Support and Special Forces units and to various Department of Defense organizations responsible
for civil works and military construction. After military service ended in 1991, he spent 5 years as a project general manager for Brown & Root. Inc.,
overseeing engineering maintenance and construction projects in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1996, Frank returned home to Colorado and was hired as a
research associate for the Colorado School of Mines where he teaches an engineering design course. He graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with an
engineering Degree in Metallurgy and he graduated from George Washington University in Washington D.C. with an MBA degree.
Richard “Chip” Powell from Otisville, Michigan is the Vice-President of Mason Tackle Co., Ed Cumings Nets and Mason Plastics. Mason Tackle manufactures
monofilament, braided and wire lines and leaders for worldwide distribution. Chip is the Chairman of the Board of the American Sportfishing Association
based in Barrington, IL, and Washington D.C.
Mat Raymond Jr. from Jacksonville, North Carolina is the President of Sanders Ford Inc. He has served on the North Carolina Community Foundation and is a
past president on the Carolina Ford Dealers Advertising Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Economic Development Commission. He is an avid
outdoorsman. Mat is a sponsor of the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt events and live auction.
Dick Remaly from Tucson, Arizona earned the honor of TOP GUN in 2011. He most recently held the position of Chairman, President and CEO of Chase
Pharmaceutical Co. in Newark, NJ, producing a wide range of products in the nutritional and pharmaceutical industry. He is best known in the industry for
having founded the generic drug division of Chase Pharmaceutical Co. Dick served in the Army as a captain in the famed 101 st “Screaming Eagles” Airborne
division. Dick has had a lifelong interest in wildlife and wildlife conservation and now spends much of his time pursuing his avid interest in hunting and
fishing around the world. He has been a Director and Life member of the One Shot Antelope Hunt, is a Past Shooter and Life Member of Southeast Colorado
Two-Shot Goose hunt, and a member of the Grand National Waterfowl Association. Dick has participated in the Grand National Quail Hunt and also the
Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt.
New Celebrity Alex Rutledge from Birch Tree, Missouri, has over 30 years of hunting experience. Alex is an accomplished turkey, deer, elk, and predator
caller. He holds several turkey calling titles, including the National Amateur Turkey calling Championship in 1987, the Missouri State Turkey Calling
Championship in 1987, and the Grand National Gobbling Championship in 1988. He is also a two-time South Central Missouri Ozark Calling Champion,
Southeast Missouri Gobbling Champion, and the Southwest Open Turkey Calling Champion. In August 2007, Alex was inducted into the Legends of the
Outdoors Hall of Fame, making him the youngest person to be inducted. Alex is also owner and host of the television show Bloodline on the Pursuit Channel, as
well as host of his local hometown radio show, Bloodline with Alex Rutledge. When hunting season stops, fishing season starts - and that's just the way Alex
likes it! Trust us, if they ever add lawn mower racing to the Olympics…..Alex will be the first gold medalist!
Nathan Savage of Salt Lake City, Utah serves as the Vice President Project Development for The Savage Companies. He has grown fond of Kansas and the
people in the El Dorado area. Personal interests include hunting, fly-fishing and other outdoor activities. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and an
MBA.
New Celebrity Bryan Schanze of Prairie Village, Kansas is a graduate of Kansas State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He is retired from the
City of Overland Park, Kansas as Parks Supervisor. He is a Past Board member of the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, Parks & Natural Resources
Chairman, President Kansas City Chapter of Safari Club International, Board member Q.D.M.A, Kansas City Chapter and also a member of NWTF, RMEF, and
NRA.
Fred H. Simonton III D.M.D. from Gainesville, Georgia is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He received his board certification in 1990 from the American
Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Fred earned a B.S. in Zoology in 1979 from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Washington University
School of Dental Medicine D.M.D. in 1984 and was Vice-President of his class. He performed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Henry Ford
Hospital in Detroit, Michigan in 1987 and was the program chairman with D. Gary Wolford D.D.S. Dr. Fred is a fellow member of the American Association of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the past president of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons. He is an honorable fellow of the Georgia Dental Association and is a past branch President of the Northern District Dental Society. He is a member of
the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons and also the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the
Hinman Dental Society. In his spare time, Fred enjoys hunting, fishing, scuba diving and timber and wildlife management.
George Stark from Boulder, Colorado is a lifetime hunter and fisherman who works for a non-profit in the Boulder area. He is a trained surgeon who
developed interest in caring for patients and families facing terminal illnesses. George earned a second set of boards and now works exclusively in his local
hospice program, building a program that serves the community in ways that were not previously available. Turkeys have become a love of his due to his love
of elk. Turkey hunting is similar due to the vocal qualities of each species. He is a member of TU and also the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Sam Stone from Tulsa, Oklahoma is a founder and partner of Stone Jessup, PC.-Attorneys at Law. The firm specializes in public finance, public trust, public
agency and real estate law. Sam was born in El Dorado, Kansas and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1959. He earned a BA for the University of
Kansas in 1963 and a JD for the University of Tulsa in 1966. He was admitted to practice law in the States of Kansas and Oklahoma in 1966, the U.S. Federal
Court, Northern District of Oklahoma in 1966, the U.S. Federal Court, District of Kansas, 1966, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals-10th district in 1966, the U.S.
Tax Court in 1968 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1995. Sam worked in general litigation and federal appellate court briefing in 1966-1968 with Ungerman,
Grabel, Ungerman & Leiter, Attorneys at Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the assistant city attorney for Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1968-1972. He was a Sole
practitioner from 1972-1976, and formed Samuel C. Stone & Associates in 1976. He became the founder and president of Stone Jessup, P.C. in 1986 and
continues in that practice today. Sam is the general and bond counsel to the University Center at Tulsa Authority. He is bond counsel to Broken Arrow
Economic Development Authority, Craig County Hospital Authority and Oklahoma State University Medical Center Trust. He is special Bond counsel to the
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, the Tulsa Industrial Authority, and bond issuers in Kansas, Missouri, New York Ohio, Virginia, South Carolina,
Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Indiana. He was former general and bond counsel to Monkey Island Development Authority, Tulsa Industrial Authority, City
of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority and Tulsa Post of Catoosa Facilities Authority, Sand Springs Industrial Authority and the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit
Authority. He is a member of the Kansas and Oklahoma Bar Associations, serving on the Uniform Air Rights Law Committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association
from1970-1972. He is also a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association. Sam is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, serving on the
steering committee, Bond Attorney’s Workshop in 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984. He served as the Chairman of the Workshop in 1983. Sam has served on
the Board of Directors, National Association of Bond Lawyers in 1982 and 1983. He was the Co-Vice Chairman, Legislative Action Committee, National
Association of Bond Lawyers in 1983-1985. He is a fellow member of the American College of Bond Counsel and was a consultant to the State Legislative
Council (Oklahoma), re State Bond Banks in 1978. He was a trustee for the Tulsa Psychiatric Center, Inc. from 1979-2005 serving as president 1985-1987 and
chairman 1988-1990. He served as chairman of the TIBS Systems, Inc. from 1995-2001. He is the founding director of Sooner Rowing Association/Tulsa
Rowing Club 1982-present and was the chairman from 1999-present. Sam was a trustee of the Philbrook Art Museum 1973-1993 and served on the executive
committee from 1985-1989. He was the director of the Tulsa Philharmonic Society form 1976-1981 and served on the executive committee 1979-1981.He
was on the board of directors from the American Theatre Company form 1974-1980. He was a member of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Program
Committee from 1978-2003, He was a member of the Tulsa City-County Growth Strategy Task Force from 1974-1976 and a member of the Grand Lake Yacht
Squadron from 1973-1984, serving as rear admiral in 1981 and admiral in 1982. He is a member of the Summit Club of Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving on the board
from 2000-2008; Treasurer in 2007; Vice President and President elect in 2008. He is a member of the Union League Club, New York, New York and a
Founding member of the Masters Society of the Philbrook Art Museum.
New celebrity Tracy Streeter from Valley Falls, Kansas has served as the Director of the Kansas Water Office, the state’s water planning and coordination
agency, since 2004. Tracy was re-appointed by Governor Sam Brownback on December 31, 2010. Before joining KWO, he served as Executive Director of the
State Conservation Commission. Tracy has 27 years of experience in Kansas water resources management. Tracy serves as Chair of the Governor’s Drought
Response Team and the Kansas GIS Policy Board. In addition, Tracy represents the State of Kansas on the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes
(MoRAST) and Western States Water Council. A native Kansan, Tracy grew up as part of a family farming operation in Brown County. He holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Agriculture and Agriculture Economics from Missouri Western State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the
University of Kansas. Tracy and his wife Denise reside in Valley Falls, KS and have two children, Mitchell and Morgan. In addition to his state duties, Tracy
served eight years on the Valley Falls Board of Education. In his spare time, Tracy is a private pilot and enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Jim Stump has served as Senior Vice President of Refinery Operations for HollyFrontier since 2011. Jim has 23 years with the company and was previously
Vice President of Refining Operations for Frontier Refining and Marketing and Vice President and Refinery Manager of the El Dorado Refinery from 2002 to
2009. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
New celebrity John Cape Taylor from Cumberland City, Tennessee was born in Newton County, MS in 1962. In 1970, his family moved to Erin, TN, where he
was raised. Cape is married to Barbie Taylor and they have two children. Cape received a BS degree in Wildlife Management from Tennessee Tech University
in 1987. Following graduation, he was hired by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as a Wildlife Officer in Macon County. Promotions in 1997 to District
Lt., 1998 to District Capt., and 2010, led to his current position as Major over the Region 2 (Middle Tennessee) Law Enforcement area. He has worked
extensively with the wild turkey restoration project in Tennessee, trapping and relocating some of the first turkeys in Montgomery County and in the
surrounding counties. Learning hunting and fishing at a young age, his interests now are turkey hunting, crappie fishing and bass fishing. Since 1989 Cape has
harvested over 100 turkeys. He is a charter member of the North Central Chapter of the NWTF in Clarksville, TN. He has served as the security chairman at
the NWTF national convention in Nashville, each year that it has been held at the Opryland Hotel. He has also served as a guide at the Tennessee Governors
One Shot Turkey Hunt for the first five years that it was held in Giles County. Cape is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Nashville, TN.
Jerry Thomas from Manhattan, Kansas has the honor of being the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt TOP GUN in 1999. He has been the featured
artist for the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt since 1996. Jerry is a nationally acclaimed wildlife artist and was named 1994 Kansas Wildlife Artist of
the Year. Read more about Jerry in the One Shot banquet program.
Rodney Turner from Norcross, Georgia is the co-founder and CEO of Layer 3 Communications. With headquarters in the Atlanta, GA area, Layer 3
Communications is a network integration firm that specializes in the design, implementation, support and security of voice and data networks. The company
was founded in 1998 and has offices in the South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. Mr. Turner grew up in SC and is a graduate of Clemson
University. He is married with three children. His oldest child will graduate from Samford University in the spring of 2011. Of his other two children, one is in
the 11th grade and one is in the 7th grade. His wife, Alison, recently completed the Georgia Master Gardner program. Mr. Turner enjoys hunting and fishing and
splits his time between hunting at Talarosa Ranch in Butts County, GA and trout fishing in the North Georgia Mountains at Rippling Waters Lodge.
Jason Vanderbrink from Nixon, Missouri is currently employed with Federal Cartridge Co. as the National Accounts Manager. He is responsible for most
major retailers that carry Federal Ammunition and Federal accessory lines that include RCBGS, Outer Gun Cleaning Products, Weaver Rings and Bases,
Champion Targets and CCI. Jason is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, MI. He currently resides outside of Springfield, MO with his wife.
Jason has hunted all over the world including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Alaska, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories, British Columbia and in many of the
lower 48 states.
Dr. Jacqueline Vietti from El Dorado, Kansas is the recently retired President of Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, having served in that
capacity for the past 17 years to provide leadership and guidance for the second largest community college in Kansas that accommodates nearly 15,000
students annually. She is a native Kansan who was born and raised in Eureka, where her father practiced as a family physician and her mother taught foreign
language at both the middle school and high school levels. Jackie is the product of the Kansas higher education system, earning a bachelor’s degree in
biological sciences from Kansas State University; a masters in community college teaching from Pittsburg State University; and a doctorate in adult and
occupational education from Kansas State University. Her husband’s military service and ensuing affiliation with Chevrolet Motor Division led the Vietti family
to the states of Texas, Alabama, Colorado and then back to Kansas, where they settled in Parsons. Following her twelve year tenure at Labette Community
College in Parsons, Kansas, in various administrative capacities and a four year term at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri as Dean of Arts and
Sciences/Instruction, Jackie and her family had the opportunity to return home to Kansas when she became the first female president of Butler Community
College in October 1995. Among her accomplishments at Butler are student enrollment that has tripled; implementation of an integrated, state-of-the-art
technology system; selection of Butler as a Pioneer Institution for the Higher Learning Commission; design and launch of a new logo and branding initiative
that has won several awards; completion of multiple capital projects, including a renovated facility and new student union at the college’s largest campus site,
a new college/community welcome center, a multi-partner athletic complex with the largest video screen in the nation’s community colleges; and a
collaborative student apartment complex. Jackie is an active member on several local and regional boards of directors. At the national level, she has served on
the board of the Higher Learning Commission. She is the recipient of the Chief Executive Officer of the Year award for the Western Region from the Association
of Community College Trustees; the Michael A. Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award from Phi Theta Kappa, the two year college international honor society;
and the 2012 Women in Business Award from the Wichita Business Journal. Her passions include spending time with her husband, five children, two
grandchildren and extended family; being outdoors; reading books on leadership and change (as well as mindless novels) over fine chocolates; advancing the
community college mission of accessibility to higher education for all; and helping create an inclusive, engaging environment in which people are invited to
share their talents, abilities and passion to make a difference for others.
Chris Ward of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina has a dental practice that is limited to endodontics. He graduated from East Carolina University, University
of Louisville School of Dentistry and Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Chris is a member of Ducks Unlimited, North Carolina Waterfowl
Association, Kiwanis of Wilmington, Tri-County Dental Association, American Dental Association and American Association of Endodontists. Chris belongs to
Fairfield Gun Club and Yonder Farm Hunting Club in North Carolina. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and snow skiing.
Harvey W. Watt Jr. from Atlanta, Georgia is the Vice-President of Harvey W. Watt & Company, Inc., a company that specializes in insurance for airline pilots.
He also is the Secretary/Treasurer of Ontario Reinsurance Company, Ltd. in Atlanta, Georgia. Harvey was born in Gainesville, Florida and grew up in Atlanta,
Georgia. He attended Georgia Military Academy (now Woodward Academy). After graduation, Harvey went to Marion Military Institute in Alabama and then
to Georgia State University in Atlanta. He then entered the US Army in Army Aviation. After attending additional schools for Cobra gunships, he went to Viet
Nam (’68-’70) where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with 3V Air Medal with 4V and 20 Cluster Army Commendations with 2V, a
purple heart and a Good Conduct Medal. Harvey is a life member of the National Rifle Association, member of Varmint Hunters Association, Nebraska One Box
Hunt and Oak Valley Invitational Dove Shoot. He has enjoyed hunting all over the world, including big game in Africa, bird and bear in Canada and bird hunting
in the U.S. and Czechoslovakia. Harvey has two children. Harvey generously supports our Kansas Youth Hunter program with the sponsorship of lifetime
licenses for our Kansas Youth Hunters for 2009 – 2013.