Staff

In his role as Executive Director, Joe provides leadership and management of all operational units, member relations, programs and external relationships for Houston Safari Club Foundation, Houston Safari Club and the HSC-PAC.

Joe is a leadership, operations and marketing executive with an extensive background in the outdoor and medical technology industries. From 2006 to 2012, he served as Vice President/COO and later as President/CEO, of Texas Trophy Hunters Association. He has also provided services, to various companies in the outdoor sector, as an operations and marketing consultant. From 1996-2006, Joe was with Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (now known as Acelity) where he helped lead the clinical programs, strategic development, sales planning and marketing departments for the global medical technology company.

He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Louisiana-Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana University) and is a licensed registered nurse, specializing in cardiology. In addition, Joe has completed Executive Education Programs at the Kellogg School of Management-Northwestern University and Columbia University Graduate School of Business Executive Education.

Joe has been affiliated as a member, liaison, committee member or board member for Texas Outdoor Writers Association, Professional Outdoor Media Association, Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, Safari Club International, National Shooting Sports Foundation, National Rifle Association, Texas Outdoor Partners, Something More Safaris, American Wildlife Conservation Partners, and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. He has served as a member of the Texas Mule Deer Advisory Committee, the Steering Committee for the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP), the Steering Committee for Wildlife in the 21st Century: Recommendations for U.S. Conservation Principles for Incoming U.S. Presidential Administrations and serves as a Chair of the Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing & Shooting Sports Roundtable.

Joe and his wife Charlotte are both HSCF Life Members. They have 3 sons: Joshua, Zachary and Christopher. Joe grew up wandering the swamps, bayous and forests of northeast Louisiana. He has hunted and fished at home and abroad and has had an undying passion for the outdoors ever since his mother taught him how to fish and shoot his first BB gun.

Joe can be reached at the HSCF office by phone at 713-623-8844 or via e-mail at joe@wehuntwegive.org.

Carla is responsible for HSCF’s marketing, publications, PR and merchandise efforts.

Carla is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a BFA in Advertising/Graphic Design. While there, she worked with the Multicultural Department and Recreational Sports. Her love for the outdoors started when she was young, living in Canada, where she traveled often with her family. She now explores and travels with her two daughters Avery and Reagan.

Giving back to the community has always been something Carla has loved to do. She volunteered with local animal rescues, where she served on the board, organized events, and provided all graphic design material.

You may reach her at 713-623-8844 (O) carla@wehuntwegive.org.

Angi supports the organization through her work in accounting and office administration, bringing a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach and a genuine care for the people behind the numbers. She is known for her positive energy, approachable nature, and ability to create a calm, supportive environment for those she works with.

With over 20 years of experience in accounting and customer relations, Angi brings both expertise and a people-first mindset to her role. Her work is guided by her core values of honesty, family, and growth. She believes that with faith and determination, anything is possible, and she carries that perspective into both her professional and personal life. Her natural ability to connect with others and put them at ease is at the heart of everything she does.

Outside of work, Angi enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors—especially hiking and exploring nature with her husband and dogs.

Giving back and supporting others has always been important to Angi. She is passionate about helping people feel confident, grounded, and genuinely cared for in every interaction.

Angi may be reached at 713-623-8844 (O), 713-623-8492 (D), or angela@wehuntwegive.org