Management Staff
Phil Lillo — CEO/Owner
- Joined DCC in January 1989
- Acquired DCC In February 2009
- Travels all of the 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
Don Coffey — Consultant
- Formed DCC in 1969
- Sold the company in February 2009
- Remains available in the role of Consultant
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
- Joined DCC in May 2002
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Columbia College
- jblawless@gmail.com
Mike Wilbur — Key Account Representative: Cabela's
- Joined DCC in January 2007
- Prior to DCC worked at Bobber Shop Sporting Goods for 7 years
- mwilbur@doncoffey.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
Eric Hawkins — IL, MI
- Joined DCC in July 2010
- Attended Western Rivers Guide School in May 2010
- Achieved highest certification available and proudly accepted an endorsement as a professional guide for Worldcast Outfitters
- toerichawkins@yahoo.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
Ben Marleau — WI, MN, IA; Scheel's
- Joined DCC in December 2015
- Prior to joining DCC he was very active working outdoor shows & retail events across the Midwest as a prostaff member.
- bmarleau@doncoffey.com
Todd Geisler — Key Acount 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 - OK, TX, AR, LA
- Joined DCC in February 2017
- Responsible for employee training & merchandising in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi
- jgangel@doncoffey.com
Tyler Ream - IN, OH
- Joined DCC in August 2018
- tream@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
Addison DeGrande — Administrative Assistant
- Joined DCC in December 2016
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University
- abruns@doncoffey.com
Southeast Regional Office
Sales Representatives
Tim Verner — Eastern KY & Eastern TN
- Joined DCC in November 2002
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from University of Tennessee
- tcverner@comcast.net
Chad Bull — Northern AL, GA, MS
- Joined DCC in January 2011
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from Auburn University
- chdbull@gmail.com
Jason Kidd — Western KY, Western TN
- Joined DCC in January 2015
- Previously owned a game call company
- jkidd@doncoffey.com
Josh Airey — Western NC , Western SC
- Joined DCC in July 2005
- Had experience as a Distributor Rep prior to joining DCC
- aireyjoshua@aol.com
Geoff Walker — Southern MS, AL, GA
- Joined DCC in January 2008
- Worked for Mark's Outdoors for 10 years prior to joining DCC
- geoffrey_walker@bellsouth.net
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 — Gulf Coast, Lower AL, MS
- 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
Josh Loewen — VA, WV
- Joined DCC in April 2018
- Previously worked in the Service Department for DCC
- josh@doncoffey.com
Danny Schuttler — Southwest FL
- Joined DCC in 2006
- Previously worked as a telemarketer for DCC
- dschuttler@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
Landon Allensworth - GA, SC
- Joined DCC in May 2017
- Responsible for employee training & merchandising in the Southeast
- Has Master's Degree in Business Administration from Liberty University and Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from Shorter University
- lallensworth@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
Specialist
Austin Bacon - Fly Fishing Specialist
- Joined DCC in August 2018
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Transportation & Logistics from University of North Florida
- abacon@doncoffey.com
Inside Sales Department
Beverly Basso
- Joined DCC in June 2017
- Prior to joining DCC Beverly owned & operated a hunting & fishing shop in NC and is still currently an active FFL dealer
- bbasso@doncoffey.com
Northeast Regional Office
Sales Representatives
Doug Rusch — Northern NJ, Long Island NY
- Joined DCC in January 2006
- Had over 20 years experience as a sales rep prior to joining DCC
- He is a custom rod builder for freshwater & saltwater rods
- d.rusch@att.net
Kevin Fahey — Upstate NY, Central & Western PA
- Joined DCC in January 2006
- Has Associate's Degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Finger Lakes Community College
- kfahey@rochester.rr.com
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
- patricklatham@comcast.net
George Quay — Western PA; 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 — CT, RI, MA, NH, ME
- Joined DCC in May 2017
- Worked as Regional Sales Manager for Sig Sauer prior to joining DCC
- jviar@doncoffey.com
Specialist
Steve Spurgeon — Fly Fishing Specialist
- Joined DCC in May 2017
- Spent 8 years managing one of TCO Fly Shops locations
- sspurgeon@doncoffey.com
Office Staff
Michele Zoeller — Administrative Assistant
- Joined DCC in July 2012
- Her responsibilities include administration of all Northeast office functions
- mzoeller@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
- tddegroote@aol.com
Russell Schmidt — MT, WY, Northern CO
- Joined DCC in May 2011
- Had 6 year of industry experience prior to joining DCC
- Previously worked as a guide for Alaska West & Kodiak Lodge
- rschmidt@doncoffey.com
Chad Normoyle — OR, UT, Southern ID, Southern CO
- Joined DCC in December 2009
- Avid hunting and fishing sportsman
- Has Bachelor's Degree from University of Oregon and played football for the Ducks
- chadnormoyle@hotmail.com
Brian May - AK, WA, ID
- 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
- Joined DCC in December 2011
- Previously worked at Bass Pro Shops
- Is a passionate waterfowl hunter
- mattctowner@gmail.com
Jon Clemans — Northern CA
- Joined DCC in March 2015
- Previously worked in the Automotive Parts, Sales & Distribution business
- jclemans@doncoffey.com
Andrew Knauf — Southern CA
- Joined DCC in September 2016
- Has Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- aknauf@doncoffey.com
Matthew Vander Dussen — Southern CA
- Joined DCC in February 2018
- Worked in Southern California tackle shops for 7 years
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cal State Fullerton in 2017
- matthew@doncoffey.com
Specialist
Jake Zirkle — Northwest Fly Specialist
- Joined DCC in August 2016
- Works with all independent fly dealers in the Northwest
- Joined DCC after having 15 years in the guide industry with Alaska Fly Water Guide
- jzirkle@doncoffey.com
Office Staff
Cindy Herron — Office Manager; Amazon
- 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
Service Division
Garrett Coffey
- Joined DCC in January 2012
- Has strong background in fishing & hunting
- garrettscoffey@gmail.com
Phil Lillo Sr.
- Joined DCC in January 2013
- Responsible for employee training & merchandising in the Florida Bass Pro Shops retail stores
- plillo1@cfl.rr.com