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Jeff Crane
President and CEO
Jeff Crane
President and CEO
Jeff Crane joined CSF in 2002 and brings over 40 years of experience in on-the-ground natural resource management and policy expertise at the federal, state and international levels. A life-long outdoorsman, Jeff spent five years working in the US Congress and was instrumental in establishing the Maryland legislative sportsmen’s caucus prior to joining CSF. In addition, he has experience developing wildlife habitat management plans in the United States and South Africa. During his eight years in Africa, Jeff obtained his professional hunter’s license and guided hunts for big game animals. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Business Administration.
At CSF, Jeff ensures a steadfast and successful relationship between the bipartisan National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus. He develops and manages the organization’s strategic business strategy and policy priorities, and serves as the primary liaison between CSF and leaders within the governmental and non-governmental conservation community. Jeff also supervises all program areas to achieve overall organization goals, including, but not limited to directing and supervising development, administration, fundraising, strategic planning and the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Jeff served as the Chairman of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC), a federal advisory council that reports to the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior. He is a past Chairman of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), the largest coalition of hunting conservation organizations. He is a Boone and Crockett member, served on the Government Affairs Committee for Safari Club International (SCI) and served as Vice-Chairman of Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Committee for the National Rifle Association (NRA). Additionally, he serves as the Co-Chairman of Legislative Policy for the Alliance for America’s Fish & Wildlife.
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Kelli Altimus
Senior Finance Director and Human Resources Director
Kelli Altimus
Senior Finance Director and Human Resources Director
Kelli joined CSF in 2006 with over 15 years of professional experience in the government and corporate sectors. Kelli works directly with the President and is responsible for the financial operations of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
She oversees all aspects of financial operations including maintaining the organizational budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting/analysis, state filings, annual audit and 990 filing.
She supervises the Senior Office Coordinator and oversees all aspects of office operations including human resources, employee benefits, 401(k), insurance policies, board meetings and all aspects of building ownership.
She received her B.A. degree with a minor in Math from Salisbury State University.
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Conner Barker
Coordinator, Southeastern States
Conner Barker
Coordinator, Southeastern States
Conner joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in June 2023 as the Southeastern States Coordinator. As part of the States Program Team, Conner works closely with the legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucuses in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Conner is a proud, life-long Kentuckian. Born and raised in Morehead, Kentucky, Conner attended college at Morehead State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. While in college, Conner worked as a Park Ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cave Run Lake. Upon graduation, Conner worked as a Laboratory Scientist at the University of Kentucky while simultaneously working towards his master’s degree, also in biology. Conner has been involved with a variety of organizations while at Morehead State and the University of Kentucky, which included Ducks Unlimited, and was awarded the most outstanding biology student award at Morehead State in 2022 and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Conner has enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting for as long as he can remember. Conner particularly enjoys spring turkey hunting, crappie fishing, and bow hunting for deer.
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Fred Bird
Manager, Northeastern States
Fred Bird
Manager, Northeastern States
Fred joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in April 2023 and serves as the Manager, Northeastern States. Fred oversees CSF’s policy and event efforts in 13 states from the Virginias to Maine. He works closely with state legislative sportsmen caucuses in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Fred is also the host of, The Sportsmen’s Voice podcast, CSF’s official podcast. Listen every Wednesday for the TSV Roundup, a weekly news recap from across the nation. Tune in every other Thursday for our feature TSV podcasts where we host prominent figures from the conservation world to discuss priority issues and current issues effecting today’s sportsmen and women.
Prior to joining CSF Fred worked for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), serving as the organization’s Social Media Manager, host of the NWTF’s official podcast, Turkey Call All Access, and early in his career, the New England Regional Director.
Fred is an active-duty United States Air Force veteran serving 1999 to 2005. Fred saw a time in the Persian Gulf region as well as serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in the Afghan area of operation.
Fred is a passionate turkey hunter and looks forward to each spring as if it was his first as he sets his sights on visiting and harvesting a bird in all 49 states where you can legally harvest a wild turkey
Fred also enjoys spending his time with his children and wife in the wilderness of New England.
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PJ Carleton
Senior Director of Events and Donor Relations
PJ Carleton
Senior Director of Events and Donor Relations
PJ Carleton joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in 2008 and now serves as the Senior Director of Events and Donor Relations. In this role, PJ works with CSF donors on their annual contributions and benefits throughout the year. She also works closely with the rest of the Development and Event team at CSF, bringing in more than 20 years’ experience in event planning.
Prior to joining CSF, PJ was the Director of Political and Special Events at Epiphany Productions, Inc. During her five-year tenure, she planned and executed large- and small-scale meetings and events for a diverse clientele throughout the United State and Europe. Before working for Epiphany, PJ spent two years in the office of U.S. Congressman Billy Tauzin.
Growing up in “Sportsmen’s Paradise”, PJ has been around hunting and fishing her entire life. PJ holds a degree from Louisiana State University, and enjoys LSU sports, hunting, fishing, cooking and baking. PJ also serves as a Board Member on the Washington Metro Chapter of Safari Club International. She currently lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Pete.
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John Culclasure
Director, Forest Policy
John Culclasure
Director, Forest Policy
John Culclasure joined CSF in February 2016 and as the Director, Southeastern States, he worked with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus throughout the region. As the Director, Forest Policy, he serves as CSF’s primary point of contact on forest policy issues at the federal level and supports the States Program Team with forest management issues at the state level.
Prior to joining CSF, John managed the land protection program at a land trust in his home state of North Carolina where he helped landowners conserve private working forests and partnered with state and federal agencies to improve access to public lands. As a volunteer sportsman, he worked with other hunters to improve wildlife habitat on National Forests by supporting active forest management projects and engaging in forest planning collaborative efforts.
John has been hunting and fishing since he was young and particularly enjoys hunting with his bird dogs, Susie and Philip.
John has a Bachelor of Science in forestry from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
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Leslie Garrett
Director of Communications
Leslie Garrett
Director of Communications
Leslie Garrett joined CSF in July 2015 and serves as the Director of Communications. Leslie brings more than 15 years of combined marketing, communications and public relations experience.
Prior to joining CSF, Leslie was Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Intersections Inc. During her five year tenure, Leslie played a pivotal role serving as the primary in-house media relations and corporate communications liaison where her efforts helped to secure media interviews with top-tier news outlets such as CNN and NBC. She also served as co-chair for the Intersections Corporate Charity Committee which helped to raise funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals nationwide through small and large events such as their annual golf tournament.
Before working for Intersections, Leslie spent 10 years at AOL where she successfully led multiple offline and online acquisition marketing campaigns and was awarded the Excellence in Action Award and earned a spot on the Designated Top Talent list two years in a row.
Leslie’s passion for the outdoors comes from her father who taught her the traditions of hunting and fishing and the importance of conservation. Leslie holds a degree from Saint Leo University and enjoys SEC football (Go DAWGS!), NASCAR, horseback riding, and spending time with her husband and three children in their hometown of Lovettsville, VA.
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Jake Gould
Coordinator, Great Plains States
Jake Gould
Coordinator, Great Plains States
Jacob joined CSF in February 2023 as the Great Plains States Coordinator. As part of CSF’s States Program Team, Jacob works closely with the legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Jacob is an Illinois native, raised in the southern suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Lewis University with bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on public policy in December 2020. During his time at Lewis University, Jacob was also inducted into the Political Science Honors Society. Prior to joining CSF, Jacob served as the Senior Field Coordinator for a gubernatorial campaign in Illinois.
In his free time, Jacob is an avid angler and spends most of his time fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, preferably on the lakes near his hometown, and enjoys archery and trap shooting.
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Chris Horton
Senior Director, Fisheries Policy
Chris Horton
Senior Director, Fisheries Policy
Chris Horton joined CSF in 2010 as the Midwestern States Director. In this role he oversaw and interacted with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus throughout the region. As the Senior Director, Fisheries Policy, he serves as CSF’s primary point of contact on federal recreational fishing issues, as well as assists the States Program Team staff with challenges for anglers at both the state and regional levels. Chris currently serves on the board of the Future Angler Foundation, the American Sportfishing Association’s Government Affairs Committee, and the Center for Sportfishing Policy’s Government Relations Committee. He has previously served on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, Marine Protected Area Federal Advisory Committee, and the board of the National Fish Habitat Partnership.
Prior to joining CSF, Chris served as the Conservation Director for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.). His primary responsibility was to work with and represent the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and B.A.S.S. members on local, state and national conservation issues that impact sport fishing. During his tenure at B.A.S.S., he was part of a U.S. delegation to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization in the development of a Code of Practice for Recreational Fisheries.
Chris received a master’s degree in fisheries from the University of Arizona. Prior to working with B.A.S.S., Chris served as the reservoir research biologist, as well as the black bass biologist, for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
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Kent Keene
Senior Manager, Midwestern and Western States & Agriculture Policy
Kent Keene
Senior Manager, Midwestern and Western States & Agriculture Policy
Kent joined CSF in April 2019 and currently serves as the Senior Manager of the Midwestern and Western States and Agriculture Policy. In his role, Kent leads CSF’s efforts at the state level throughout the western half of the U.S. and works closely with the legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Kent also works closely with mission partners at the state and federal levels to promote active conservation on private lands through support for policies such as the U.S. Farm Bill’s Conservation Title.
Kent earned a Master of Science in Wildlife Sciences from the College of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University in 2019. During his master’s program, Kent performed research in close collaboration with the state fish and wildlife management agencies in Alabama and Georgia evaluating the conservation benefits and financial considerations associated with forestry and wildlife management practices on private lands. Prior to graduate school, Kent earned a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Wildlife and Conservation from Southeast Missouri State University. While working toward his bachelor’s degree, Kent served as the president of the SEMO student chapter of The Wildlife Society, participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates program at the University of Kansas evaluating tallgrass prairie restoration efforts, and held various volunteer and hourly positions with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
As a native of southwest Missouri, Kent grew up hunting white-tailed deer on his family’s farm and enjoys hunting waterfowl and fishing for smallmouth bass and rainbow trout in the creeks and rivers throughout the Ozarks. He also frequently travels west in pursuit of elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and the abundant fishing opportunities available in the Rockies.
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Mark Lance
Senior Coordinator, Southeastern States
Mark Lance
Senior Coordinator, Southeastern States
Mark joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) States Program Team in August of 2020 and now serves as the Southeastern States Senior Coordinator. In his role, Mark leads CSF’s efforts at the state level in the Southeast and works closely with the legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Mark served as a Brad Rowse Policy Fellow for CSF during the summer of 2019.
Mark is a lifelong Mississippian who developed an early passion for wildlife conservation through hunting and fishing. In November of 2020, Mark graduated from the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. While in school, Mark was recognized by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation as one of their Wildlife Leadership Award winners and was selected as a William A. Demmer Program Scholar, which is a Boone and Crockett Club University Program. Mark participated in numerous hunter outreach and youth engagement events while in school, and he also served as a Montgomery Leadership Program Fellow where he led community service projects on the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
Mark enjoys many different types of outdoor recreation, particularly chasing turkeys in the spring.
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Kris Langevin
Assistant Manager, Development and Events
Kris Langevin
Assistant Manager, Development and Events
Before joining CSF, Kris worked in Denver, Colorado as a Sr. Account Manager for an insurance company. Prior to moving to Colorado, Kris worked as a Sr. Coordinator for the Development and Events Department at Bryant University. Kris grew up in Connecticut and started fishing and hunting at a young age.
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Kaleigh Leager
Senior Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic States
Kaleigh Leager
Senior Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic States
Kaleigh joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in August of 2023 and serves as the Senior Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic States. In this role, Kaleigh works alongside state legislative sportsmen caucuses in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC.
Prior to joining CSF, Kaleigh worked as a legislative aide for two members of Maryland’s House of Delegates, was an assistant manager of government relations for the Maryland Transportation Authority and has experience in county government. Kaleigh earned her Bachelor of Science from the Helms School of Government in Politics & Policy at Liberty University (VA).
Kaleigh is a generational Eastern Shore native (MD) that has been hunting and fishing since her childhood. Kaleigh can be found either duck, turkey, or deer hunting and/or chasing speckled sea trout, rockfish, and red drum on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. If she isn’t on the “Shore”, she is hiking into the Appalachian Mountains with her fly rod pursuing wild, native brook trout.
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Bob Matthews
Assistant Manager, Great Lakes States
Bob Matthews
Assistant Manager, Great Lakes States
Bob joined CSF in May 2022 and serves as the Assistant Manager of the Great Lakes States. Bob works closely with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Bob earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State University College of Law, where his studies focused on Conservation and Wildlife law. Before attending law school, Bob earned a B.S. in Political Science with a focus on Public Policy from Arizona State University. Prior to joining CSF, Bob clerked for general practice law firms and worked on both litigation and policy for the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
Bob lives in a small town in Michigan with his wife Ally and their dog Ivy where he hunts, camps, and fishes.
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Brent Miller
Vice President, Policy
Brent Miller
Vice President, Policy
Brent joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in the fall of 2010, then spent over a decade managing CSF’s state-level work in the northeast region – supporting regional sportsmen’s caucuses and members; significantly expanding pro-sportsmen infrastructure; directly engaging in the policy process in support of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping; and supervising and mentoring others in the same. During this time Brent also served as the organization’s lead for firearm, knife, and deer management issues at both the state and federal levels, while providing a wide range of administrative support services for the States Program Team (SPT) – which ultimately saw him leading the SPT as Senior Director in 2022.
Now as Vice President, Policy, Brent continues to serve as the head of CSF’s state-level engagement nationwide and leads a team of 10 regional staff in support of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, and their members. Brent also oversees the management of CSF’s Brad Rowse Policy Internship Program, which provides support for CSF’s state and federal policy staff.
Brent has been trained at Harvard Kennedy School in Nonprofit Leadership, which included focal areas in organizational leadership and management, strategic planning, financial stewardship, marketing, and development. Prior education includes a Master of Science in Environmental Policy, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Criminology concentration, two Associate of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Individual studies, and a Professional Development Certificate from The Wildlife Society. Brent currently serves as a Board Member of the American Suppressor Association Foundation; and previously served as Secretary of the New York Sportsmen’s Advisory Council, an inaugural Member of the Maryland Sportsmen’s Marketing Initiative, and as a Member of the National Wildlife Services Advisory Council under two Administrations.
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Isabella Mucci
Coordinator, Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition
Isabella Mucci
Coordinator, Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition
Isabella began her career at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in February of 2023 as the Coordinator, Southeastern States, where she supported legislative sportsmen’s caucuses in the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in the Southeast. She now serves as CSF’s Coordinator, Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC), where she supports the individual coalitions that comprises the national CSWC network and assists schools in establishing new organizations.
Isabella graduated in December 2022 from the Trent Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Leadership. While at Ole Miss, Isabella was involved in a wide variety of student organizations and initiatives. Notably, she was a student-athlete, serving the Women’s Club Lacrosse team as their fundraising chair. She also served on many Homecoming and Associated Student Body election campaign teams and eventually was nominated for Senior Homecoming Maid where she ran her own campaign. During her time at Ole Miss, Isabella also became heavily involved with Field to Family Dogs, a sporting dog rescue organization, and worked to ensure that Ole Miss students would continue serve this organization after her graduation.
From an early age, Isabella’s father worked to instill a love for the outdoors in her. Isabella is a native Texan and grew up spending much of her time duck hunting and fishing on the Texas Coast. She also loves to spend time with her English cocker spaniel, Nash.
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Marie Neumiller
Senior Coordinator, Northwestern States
Marie Neumiller
Senior Coordinator, Northwestern States
Marie joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in October of 2023 and serves as the Senior Coordinator for the Northwestern States. Based In eastern WA, Marie works closely with the state legislative and gubernatorial sportsmen’s caucus members in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.
Marie comes CSF from the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council based in Spokane, WA. There she led the organization’s legislative, commission and governmental outreach efforts. Marie currently serves as Co-Chair of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Partnership and is also a member of the following WDFW Advisory Groups: Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), Washington Diversity Advisory Council (WDAC), Washington Shrub Steppe Recovery Initiative (WSRRI), Cougar Focus Group, CWD Roundtable Discussions, and was also recently appointed to the WDWF Budget and Policy Advisory Group (BPAG).
Prior to joining the team at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, Marie owned a taxidermy shop where she helped hunters and anglers preserve their favorite memories from the field.
Marie grew up in the Pacific Northwest where her family shared their passion for the outdoors. Every spare moment was (and still is) spent hunting, fishing, hiking, foraging, kayaking, swimming, target shooting, and camping.
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Ashley Nixon
Events Manager
Ashley Nixon
Events Manager
Ashley joined CSF in April 2019 and currently serves as the Events Manager. In this role, she gets to put the fun in fundraising by planning and orchestrating CSF’s celebrated events such as the Annual Banquet & Auction; Wine, Wheels & Wildlife; and various policy briefings here in Washington D.C. Before her work in the Development and Events Team, she held positions in the Finance and Human Resources Department for four years, developing a true appreciation for the sportsmen’s community.
Prior to moving to D.C., she worked in the Virginia State Senate as a Legislative Director for six years and she also served as the Communications Director for the Virginia Press Association. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mary Washington, where she majored in Political Science.
In her free time, Ashley has recently taken up sporting clays and fishing but can also be found at brunch in Arlington or at a Nationals game.
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Kevin Perry
Vice President, Development
Kevin Perry
Vice President, Development
Kevin Perry joined CSF in January 2023 as the Vice President of Development where he will be leading the creation and expansion of strategic fundraising efforts that build upon CSF’s existing programs and partnerships in support of the organization’s mission across the United States.
Prior to joining CSF, Kevin’s extensive sales experience in the outdoor industry includes Under Armour Outdoors, Marolina Outdoors, and most recently, Dansons Inc. where Kevin served as the Director of National Accounts for brands such as Pit Boss, Louisiana Grill, and Country Smokers, to name a few. Additionally, Kevin also previously served as an Intern for the National Deer Alliance and the NRA-ILA.
Kevin has a BA Degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and a Master’s in Wildlife Management from the University of Georgia.
An avid outdoorsman, Kevin enjoys hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family at their lodge in Arkansas.
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Christian Ragosta
Assistant Manager, Northeastern States
Christian Ragosta
Assistant Manager, Northeastern States
Christian Ragosta joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in July of 2024, and serves as the Assistant Manager for the Northeastern States. Christian works closely with the state legislative and gubernatorial sportsmen’s caucus members and their advisory councils in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Christian comes to CSF from the RV Industry Association (RVIA) where he tracked and engaged on legislation which would impact outdoor recreation, access, and industry-specific manufacturing issues. During that time, he was also Co-Chair of the State Committee for the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) to help facilitate private/public partnerships in growing the outdoor recreation economy.
Prior to working with RVIA, Christian spent eight years with the National Rifle Association (NRA), leaving as their Manager of Political and Legislative Activities. In this role Christian made it possible for members to correspond with their elected officials on Second Amendment and hunting policies.
Christian grew up hunting and fishing in Central New York and counts upland game as one of his favorite pursuits with the family dog. Proud of leading an initiative at the NRA to get field staff certified in range safety, Christian is also an avid target shooter and enjoys shooting clay pigeons for both fun and training to be a better hunter.
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Taylor Schmitz
Director, Federal Relations
Taylor Schmitz
Director, Federal Relations
Taylor joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in 2016 and currently serves as the Director, Federal Relations. Taylor has been with CSF since he graduated college in 2016 from Frostburg State University.
At CSF, Taylor works directly with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the Administration, and federal agencies to advance bipartisan, meaningful solutions to issues of importance to sportsmen and women. Taylor is the Chairman of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), is a member of the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council, and in 2020 was named to the “40 under 40” list by SHOT Business. Taylor also serves as a member of the Maryland Coldwater Fisheries Advisory Council to help provide guidance and advice on efforts to conserve his home streams and rivers. Additionally, Taylor is a Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club.
A native of Carroll County, Maryland, Taylor enjoys recreational shooting, fishing, and hunting. Taylor particularly enjoys bow hunting for white-tailed deer, waterfowl hunting, and chasing turkeys in the spring. He also enjoys fly-fishing for trout and smallmouth bass.
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Katie Shumaker
Office Manager
Katie Shumaker
Office Manager
Katie returned to CSF as the Office Manager in 2023 and was part of the CSF team from April 2014 – May 2018. During her five-year hiatus from CSF, Katie relocated to Pinehurst, NC and was the Executive Assistant at a Life Plan Community for seniors that managed the care for nearly 500 residents under the Trinity Health care system. Katie is a 2011 graduate of East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) with a degree in Hospitality Management and Business Administration. Katie, her husband and son, now reside on Katie’s family farm in Southern Maryland nestled along the Wicomico River. Katie and her family enjoy spending their time crabbing and fishing on the river each summer, and farming and hunting throughout the year.
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Barry Snell
Assistant Manager, Southwestern States
Barry Snell
Assistant Manager, Southwestern States
Barry Snell joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in October 2023, and serves as the Assistant Manager for the Southwestern States. Barry works closely with the state legislative and gubernatorial sportsmen’s caucus members and their advisory councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Barry comes to CSF from the Iowa Firearms Coalition, an organization he led for several years as President and eventually Executive Director. During his tenure, he played a leading role in revamping Iowa’s firearm and firearm hunting laws to make Iowa one of America’s most Second Amendment friendly states. His greatest achievement during that time was co-authoring Iowa’s 49th constitutional amendment and shepherding that legislation through its initial passage, after which it eventually went on to be approved by the people of Iowa during the 2022 general election with a 65% majority.
Barry learned an appreciation for the outdoors and conservation early on through hunting, fishing, and camping trips with family and the Boy Scouts. Barry worked as an outdoor guide and held multiple positions during his time with the U.S. Army and two sheriff’s departments. Barry has an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Political Science and History. Barry also has earned numerous certifications as a professional firearms instructor.
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Hannah Stubblefield
Senior Coordinator, Policy Communications
Hannah Stubblefield
Senior Coordinator, Policy Communications
Hannah joined CSF in September of 2021 and serves as the Senior Coordinator, Policy Communications. In this role, Hannah works with the Director of Communications and is responsible for promoting CSF’s policy work through broad communications strategies across various emerging media, as well as implementing and developing marketing campaigns.
Prior to joining CSF, Hannah attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. There she studied Strategic Communication and Environmental Communication, learning several concepts of marketing, advertising, communications, and public relations. Hannah graduated in May of 2021 with her bachelor’s degree, Summa Cum Laude. Hannah is the Secretary of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) and was chosen as the 2020 recipient of SCI & Bass Pro Shops/ Cabela’s Young Hunter Award. She frequently volunteers for several conservation organizations and wildlife agencies including the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Elk Society and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Hannah’s passion for the outdoors was instilled in her by her father, who worked as a game warden for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. She grew up as a ‘child of the west’, spending most of her childhood in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. She has spent many miles on the Arizona Strip – the mecca of mule deer hunting, and in the desert Coues deer country of Arizona. Hannah is a passionate hunter and backpacker. If she is not in the backcountry glassing for elk, she’s probably at the creek fly fishing.
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Corrine Yohann
Director of Marketing
Corrine Yohann
Director of Marketing
Corrine Yohann joins the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s staff as the Director of Marketing; bringing over 15 years’ of experience in outdoor marketing to the team.
Prior to joining CSF, Corrine worked in all facets of marketing and brand management for Mathews Archery, Bonnier Corporation and The Outdoor Group.
Corrine has an MBA from Viterbo University and shot collegiate archery for Texas A&M University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
As a lifetime hunting and fishing enthusiast herself, Corrine continues to enjoy the outdoors and hunting her western Wisconsin property where she lives with her two active little girls.
Policy Advisors
CSF initiated the Policy Advisors program in 2022 to leverage the policy expertise and institutional knowledge of seasoned professionals who have retired from their roles as leaders within the hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting community. To be eligible to serve as a Policy Advisor, an individual must possess and demonstrate a high-level of knowledge of the intricacies of fish and wildlife management, political processes, public access programs, and a thorough understanding of our sporting heritage and other issues impacting America’s sportsmen and women.
The Policy Advisors program provides the opportunity for full-time CSF staff to work closely with experts and former leaders of the sporting-conservation community with the goal of leveraging their expertise, knowledge, and leadership for the betterment of our collective sporting community, our fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats. Individuals within CSF’s Policy Advisors program are committed to cultivating our next generation of sporting-conservation leaders by operating in a voluntary manner to share their expertise, guidance, and unique perspectives on issues that are championed by CSF.
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Gary Kania
Senior Policy Advisor
Gary Kania
Senior Policy Advisor
Gary Kania joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in May 2006 as the Vice President of Policy and served as CSF’s Vice President for more than ten years. After spending more than 40 years working in the sporting-conservation policy space, including 16 years at CSF, Gary retired from full-time duties in June 2022. Today, Gary serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for CSF, a role that allows current CSF staff to leverage Gary’s robust institutional knowledge and policy expertise.
Gary is a Professional Member of the Boone and Crockett Club. Additionally, Gary is a past member of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership, the International Wildlife Conservation Council, and a former alternate member of Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council.
Prior to joining CSF, he worked at The Nature Conservancy as a Senior Policy Advisor in Government Relations. From 1995 through 2002, Gary worked in a number of positions with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation where his final responsibilities included the oversight of national conservation programs and assisting with the coordination of the NFWF’s regional offices. Beginning in 1991, he worked for four years at the National Rifle Association as Manager of the Wildlife Management Department. Gary also worked for the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station from 1980 until 1991 where he assisted with wildlife damage and wildlife behavior research.
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Susan Recce
Policy Advisor - Chair for CSF of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Roundtable
Susan Recce
Policy Advisor - Chair for CSF of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Roundtable
Susan Recce joined CSF in June of 2021 as a Policy Advisor. She also serves as Chair for CSF of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Roundtable that was created by the Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Sports Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Susan brings many years of government and private sector experience to CSF in the fields of wildlife conservation, hunting, recreational shooting on federal lands, and firearms ownership. She began her career as a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill followed by several years as a federal lobbyist for the National Rifle Association before serving as a political appointee for 11 years in the Department of the Interior. In the Reagan Administration she served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks and as the Deputy Director for External Affairs with the Bureau of Land Management in the George H. W. Bush Administration. Before retiring in 2020, Susan was the Director of Wildlife, Conservation and Natural Resources for the National Rifle Association. In those early years, she worked with the US Forest Service to create the MOU and served as Chair of the Roundtable for 20 years before CSF assumed the Chair.