Meet Our Team

CEO of SOUTHERN OHIO OUTFITTERS and PREMIER WHITETAIL GUIDE SCHOOL

Having grown up in Southern Ohio my whole life, hunting wild game and especially big bucks just came second nature. I've taken numerous large whitetail in Ohio, and turkey not only in Ohio but other states as well. In building this foundation for harvesting large whitetail, guiding and outfitting just came to be second nature. After all this time, thousands of hours and countless days in the woods, Southern Ohio Outfitters has made its name sake as being one of the hot spots in North America to come shoot the buck of your dreams. Southern Ohio Outfitters is ranked number #1 in the state by Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine as well as receiving accolades from other sources for their big buck killing tactics. Southern Ohio Outfitters is also host to Premier Whitetail Guide School which is owned and operated by me as well, and produces top notch whitetail guides that any outfitter would be fortunate to have. Its hard to believe that as an infant, being strapped to my fathers back in deep snow, and taken out scouting would lead to all this, but it all starts somewhere. Mine just so happens to be deep rooted in the heart of whitetail country. I look forward to meeting you and making your dream hunt a reality.

I was born in Ashland, KY with bow in hand. I was raised in central Ohio and having hunted this state all my life, i know the quality of bucks that roam this state. Having worked in the tree industry for 20 plus years gave me the knowledge and advantage of tree stand construction and selection. I started filming hunts professionally in 2004. Over the last 4 years I have managed a 1700 acre private farm in Noble co. Having filmed and hunted all over the world, I started guiding 3 years ago. There is nothing I would rather be doing except hunting with my family. I absolutely love and respect our great outdoors!

Having grown up in southern Ohio I have always had a love for the outdoors. My passion for big bucks is what led me to guiding at Southern Ohio Outfitters. In being a graduate of Premier Whitetail Guide School I knew what I wanted to do, and that's getting hunters on their buck of a lifetime. I have a passion for waterfowl and videotaping big bucks as well, and have even videotaped for such shows as Sudden Impact Outdoors TV. There's no greater joy I get than to put hunters on a monster and see the smile on their faces when they are able to connect. I look forward to meeting you when you arrive at Oak Ridge Lodge.

While growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I realized at a young age I had a passion for hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. After obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a guide and attended the Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School where I obtained my licensure. The accomplishments that I hold include five Pope & Young whitetails in five consecutive years, along with many other wall hangers. Whether it is your first hunt or you are returning to the area, I will see that you are well prepared for your hunt that you will always remember.