Management Staff
Phil Lillo — CEO/Owner
- Joined DCC in January 1989
- Acquired DCC In February 2009
- Travels all territories in an overview position and is experienced in handling accounts of all sizes
- He oversees all company functions from Financial to Sales
- plcoffeydcc@gmail.com
Steve Barnhill — Midwest / North / TALO Regional Sales Manager
- Joined the DCC in April 2001
- Worked as a Regional Director at Coastal Conservation Association
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Agriculture / Agriculture Sciences from Michigan State University
- stevecoffeyse@aol.com
Spencer Marchant — Southeast Regional Sales Manager
- Joined DCC in December 1999
- Experience includes Director of Marketing & Product Development Manager at Cape Fear Rod Company
- Had his own business which specialized in production of custom tied Billfish flies & tropical/bluewater expedition kits
- Graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- spencer.marchant@gmail.com
Mike Perusse - Northwest / West Coast Regional Sales Manager
- Joined the DCC in August 2009
- United States Navy 1990 - 1994
- Alaska King Salmon Adventures 1995 - 2009
- FFF Master Casting Certification
- glxrep@comcast.net
Greg Kondak — Northeast Regional Sales Manager
- Joined the DCC in January 2006
- He is a passionate hunter & fisherman who has been a sales rep for years
- Has Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Montclaire State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College
- glkondak@yahoo.com
Midwest Regional Office
Key Account Representatives
Jeremy Lawless — Key Account Representative: Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's
- Joined DCC in May 2002
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Columbia College
- jblawless@gmail.com
Sales Representatives
Steve Beyer — MN; Key Account: Big Rock, Bill Hick's, Mill's & Runnings
- Joined DCC in September 2002
- Has been in the sporting goods industry since 1990
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from North Dakota State University
- stevebeyer1@aol.com
Jake Dillon — MO, NE, KS, IA
- Joined DCC in November 2012
- Background includes owning a landscaping company, retail experience and 8 years as a prostaffer.
- Is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys fishing and hunting
- jdillon@doncoffey.com
Todd Geisler — Key Account Manager: Reed's, Scheel's, L&M Supply & Sportsman's Guide
- Joined DCC in April 2003
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Mankato State University
- geislerx3@yahoo.com
Brent Carlson - MN, SD, ND
- Joined DCC in August 2018
- Prior to joining DCC Brent worked as a General Sales Manager for Marine, Camping and Footwear
- bcarlson@doncoffey.com
Justin Gangel - Bass Pro Shops / Sports South
- Joined DCC in February 2017
- Has Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Freshwater Ecology
- Prior to joining DCC had his own bass fishing guide service in Texas
- Avid competitive angler, archer and hunter
- Member of CCA, NWTF, Ducks Unlimited, Quail Forever and Trout Unlimited
- jgangel@doncoffey.com
Michael Wentworth - Northwest OH, MI, IL
- Joined DCC in February 2025
- Has Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing
- Over 7 years of retail experience in the hunting and fishing industry
- Avid tournament angler with a passion for the outdoors
- mwentworth@doncoffey.com
Phil Donnay - MN, WI
- Joined DCC in March 2023
- Prior to joining DCC he has 6 years of experience as a sales rep in the outdoors industry
- pdonnay@doncoffey.com
Office Staff
Shari Strickling — Sales Coordinator, Human Resources & Accounting
- Joined DCC in February 1995
- Oversees receivables, payables, human resources, 401(k) plan, benefits plans and all employment related matters
- Serves as a contact for our salesmen, manufacturers and customers
- sstrickling@doncoffey.com
Karlie O'Hara - Administrative Assistant
- Joined DCC in June 2022
- Responsible for front office duties, processing invoices & commission payments from our manufacturers
- Assists Jeremy Lawless with Bass Pro Shops
- Serves as a contact for our salesmen, manufacturers and customers
- karlie@doncoffey.com
Southeast Regional Office
Sales Representatives
Josh Airey — Western NC , Western SC
- Joined DCC in July 2005
- Had experience as a Distributor Rep prior to joining DCC
- aireyjoshua@aol.com
Bryan Williams — East NC, East SC
- Joined DCC in June 2006
- Worked as Retail Specialist prior to becoming a sales rep
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of North Carolina in Wilmington
- capt_bryan_williams@yahoo.com
Chad Linkous — Big Rock Sports
- Joined DCC in July 2008
- Previously worked in retail tackle stores and ran a charter boat business
- clinkousdcc@gmail.com
John Allen — SE Florida
- Joined DCC in September 2007
- Has Bachelor's Degree from Ottawa University
- angler_allen@yahoo.com
Greg MacLean — Northern FL
- Joined DCC in March 2016
- Has experience as a Distributor Rep for Big Rock Sports
- An avid hunter & fisherman spending a number of years on the BASS tour
- gmaclean@doncoffey.com
Daniel Schultz — AL, GA, MS
- Joined DCC in February 2017
- Previously worked as an assistant manager at a tackle shop
- dschultz@doncoffey.com
Tyler Ream - Northern FL
- Joined DCC in August 2018
- Has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Communication from University of Central Florida
- tream@doncoffey.com
Harrison Gantt - GA, Key Accounts
- Joined DCC in November 2022
- Avid outdoorsman and is fluent in all channels of trade in hunt and fish
- hgantt@doncoffey.com
Daniel Holt - Eastern KY and Eastern TN
- Joined DCC in December 2022
- Specialist in freshwater fishing and shooting sports
- dholt@doncoffey.com
Daniel Adrien - MS, Eastern LA
- Joined DCC in September 2022
- Former buyer, manager and retail assocation from major buying group partner
- dadrien@doncoffey.com
Sales Associates
Paige Dye — FL, AL, GA, MS
- Joined DCC in June 2013
- Specializes in sunglasses & apparel
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Communications from University of Central Florida
- phalverson@doncoffey.com
Northeast Regional Office
Sales Representatives
Patrick Latham — Southern NJ, Southeast PA, MD, DE
- Joined DCC in May 2006
- Worked as an independent dealer for 7 years prior to joining DCC
- platham@doncoffey.com
George Quay — Western PA, Western NY; Dick's Sporting Goods
- Joined DCC in January 2006
- Worked as a Retail Specialist prior to becoming a sales rep
- quayiv@gmail.com
James Viar — RI, NH, ME, Eastern CT, Eastern MA
- Joined DCC in May 2017
- Worked as Regional Sales Manager for Sig Sauer prior to joining DCC
- jviar@doncoffey.com
Danny Edwards — NY, VT, Northeast PA, Western CT, Western MA
- Joined DCC in March 2020
- Worked with Douglas Outdoors prior to joining DCC
- dedwards@doncoffey.com
Kyle Sawyer - WV, VA
- Joined DCC in September 2023
- ksawyer@doncoffey.com
Alex Smay - Northern NJ, NYC
- Joined DCC in October 2023
- asmay@doncoffey.com
West Coast Regional Office
Sales Representatives
Tim DeGroote — HI; Key Accounts
- Joined DCC in December 2008
- Previously worked as Regional Sales Manager for Okuma Fishing Tackle and National Sales Manager for Braid Products
- Played football at the University of Oregon and was a member of the 1994 Rose Bowl team
- tdegrootedcc@gmail.com
Brian May - AK, WA, OR
- Joined DCC in February 2018
- Spent years building media campaigns for companies
- Has guided head waters of Bristol Bay, AK to the Oregon Coast
- brian@doncoffey.com
Matt Towner — Southern CA , Key Accounts
- Joined DCC in December 2011
- Previously worked at Bass Pro Shops
- Is a passionate waterfowl hunter
- mattctowner@gmail.com
Jon Clemans — Northern CA, NV
- Joined DCC in March 2015
- Previously worked in the Automotive Parts, Sales & Distribution business
- jclemans@doncoffey.com
Zachary Epstein — MT, WY, ID
- Joined DCC in December 2021
- Has guided Deschutes, Oregon North Coast and Alaska
- zepstein@doncoffey.com
Mick Varela - Southern CA, NV, AZ
- Joined DCC in April 2023
- Has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from California State University Fullerton
- mvarela@doncoffey.com
Anthony Gianino - CO, NM, UT
- Joined DCC in July 2025
- Has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from University of Missouri Columbia
- Extensive background in the fly-fishing & ski industry
- agianino@doncoffey.com
Office Staff
Cindy Herron — Office Manager
- Joined DCC in December 2008
- Worked in the advertising & retail industries for over 10 years prior to joining DCC
- Responsible for all functions in our San Clemente, California office
- cindy.herron4@gmail.com