BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Doug Pelton
President
Tim Wakefield
Vice President
Tim Wakefield, Vice President of the DSC Carolina Foundation, is a devoted leader and an ardent supporter of wildlife conservation. Alongside his wife Lorelei, he finds solace in the beauty of nature and is an enthusiastic outdoorsman. His love for hunting is matched only by his commitment to preserving the natural world. Tim's passion for wildlife preservation extends beyond the office, and he can often be found immersed in the great outdoors. He is a true steward of the environment and a vocal advocate for conservation efforts both locally and internationally. As the head of this nonprofit organization, Tim leads with unwavering dedication and a mission to protect the environment and its inhabitants.
Shane McMahan
Treasurer
As an avid lover of the great outdoors, I find immense pleasure in engaging in activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, and exploring new terrains. My passion for animals and the natural world has been ingrained in me since childhood. I strongly believe that it's crucial to preserve our environment for the benefit of future generations. The conservation of both land and wildlife has far-reaching effects on all of us and the ecosystems we depend on. As such, I am dedicated to raising awareness and educating people of all ages and experience levels on the importance of sustainable land use and promoting practices that support healthy habitats for wildlife. By instilling the right values early on, we can all work together to create a better future for our planet.
Patrick Linker
Secretary
I am a life-long avid lover of the outdoors hunting, fishing, and just watching animals. I have always had a love for the outdoors and seeing youth enjoy it as I did and still do. I joined DSC to be with an amazing group of people who share the same passions. We all love seeing generations passing down hunting and fishing as ways of conservation to preserve our wildlife and our environment. I enjoy spending time with my children traveling around seeing new places. My son has grown a lot of respect and love for the outdoors by joining me in getting his first trophy buck at 5 years old, That is a moment he nor I will ever forget! That was the moment I realized that I needed to join something like DSC and share that moment with many others.
John Richardson
Media
John is a retired outdoorsman who lives with his wife, Barb, in the mountains of North Carolina. He was elected to the National Rifle Association Board of Directors in 2025. He sits on the NRA Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Committee among his other committee assignments. He is a dedicated blogger at No Lawyers - Only Guns and Money. John is a passionate advocate for constitutional rights and has been honored as the 2017 Ray Carter Blogger of the Year. John is an avid hunter, fisherman, and member of the Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International. He is also committed to conservation and has served as the past president of the Land O’ Sky Chapter of Trout Unlimited. John is a Life Member of DSC, Second Amendment Foundation, and the National Rifle Association, and he enjoys going on adventures across the U.S., Canada, and even internationally.
Jacob Wallace
Board Member
I am a lifelong hunter with an urge to ensure future generations have the same opportunities in the outdoors, both here in the US and internationally, that I have had the chance to experience. Conserving wild places and protecting the right to hunt are top priorities of mine and what led me to become a DSC Life Sponsor. I am an avid waterfowl and upland hunter and spend much of the fall and winter chasing birds at my lodge in Arkansas, out west, and around the Southeast. The remaining part of my year typically leads me to hunt internationally for big game and wing shooting. I have worked in the outdoor travel industry for nearly 15 years, my buiness has led me to multiple countries and continents for hunting and fishing, including a stint as a waterfowl and dove hunting guide in Argentina. My career also allows me the privilege to help with fundraising efforts put on by conservation groups across America, joining the board of DSC Carolina gives me an additional opportunity to have a hands-on role in those efforts. I reside in Boone, NC with my wife, son (11), two daughters (3 and 6) and a few bird dogs
Grant Jones
Board Member
Growing up on a farm in Ohio, I had the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, chasing pheasants, ducks and bass with my family. My father passed on a deep passion for natural places and the animals that inhabit them.
I have been fortunate to experience hunting in Africa, Europe and North America. In Africa, I saw firsthand the beneficial, long-lasting impact of sport hunting for both the African people and its animals — with Dallas Safari Club at the forefront of conservation leadership. Even before becoming a DSC member, I was aware of the work it was doing on behalf of hunters and the animals and places they love.
Additionally, I have had prior experience in conservation-related not-for-profits as a former president of The East Haddam Fishing and Game Club in Connecticut and a board member and treasurer of the Catskills Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor, New York.
After a career in banking and financial services in New York, I have since retired to North Carolina. My wife Stacey and I are recent empty nesters now residing in Charlotte where we enjoy the company of Blix, a passionate bird-hunting English Cocker Spaniel