Board Members | Kansas One Shot Turk

Our Story

In 1987, former Governor Mike Hayden and former Executive Vice President of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Marv McCown founded a turkey hunt to invite key people from different professions as celebrities to hunt wild turkeys. The purpose was to elevate awareness of local business opportunities, Kansas outdoor resources, and wild turkey conservation. The event brought hunters from all over the world.

The Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt held its first hunt in 2023, honoring Mike and Marv's vision that started so many years ago. In partnership with the Pass It On Outdoor Mentors and Kansas Wildscape Foundation, five youth hunters were chosen from over 90 applications from around Kansas. In collaboration with NWTF's Youth Calling Contest, one contestant was drawn from the participants to attend the hunt. With a great community, industry, and state response, the Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt is looking forward to more years to come.

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Meet the Board of Directors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

The Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals who share a passion for the outdoors and the organization’s mission. The board includes community members from Butler County, Kansas, as well as hunt guides, landowners, hunters, and sponsors.

Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors? Download the board interest form, complete and return to ksoneshotturkeyhunt@gmail.com

Board Interest Form

2025 Board Chair

John Britt

John has served on the board since 2023. He is a guide for the hunt and assists with event set up and tear down. He is a ranch manager and works for Parks Motors outside of Augusta, Kansas.

Board Chair-Elect

Darren Jackson

Darren was born and raised in Butler County, Kansas. He retired as Campus Police of Bluestem Schools and currenty serves as a County Commissioner for Butler Co. Darren is a guide and a go to person for the KOSTH office.

Board Secretary

Gunnar Sullivan

Working for the Outdoor Mentors program, Gunnar brings a good perspective for the youth program. He also provides resources when guides are needed for the hunt.

Board Treasurer

Becky Wolfe

Becky was a part of the first hunt since 1989 to 2012. She served on the organizing committee for the KOSTH and has been a volunteer coordinator since 2023. She brings a wealth of nonprofit knowledge and bookkeeping skills.

Immediate Past Chair

Jarrod Nichols

Jarrod served as Board Chair in 2024 and was instrumental is acquiring sponsors for the first 2 years of the KOSTH. He has been a hunter for many years and just recently became a guide.

Board Member - FOUNDER

Steve Seymour

Long time resident of Butler County and the person who got the group together to get a new hunt started. Steve served as Board Chair in 2023 and he is a guide. He has helped obtain local sponsorship for the hunt.

Board Member-FOUNDER

Mike Hayden

Mike served as the 41st Governor of the great state of Kansas. He was the founder of the Governors Hunt and became the founder of the KOSTH in 2022. His passion for the hunt an the area is evident.

Board Member

Dave Adams

Also known as the "cop cookie" guy, Dave makes peanut butter cookies for all hunters. Dave is also the guy behind the camera for the turkey shots.

Board Member

Gus Bader

Gus brings a wealth of resources and insight to the board. He recently turned over the Presidency of TriStar to his son. Gus is an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

Board Member

Kim Gonzales

As a longtime resident of Butler County, Kim has been a guide for the hunt for many years. She has served on the board since 2023. Kim works with our Youth program.

Board Member

Mark Murrell

As Director of Kansas Wildscape Foundation, Marc is instrumental in his resources with KS Wildlife and Parks and his support of the youth program. Marc is also the official scorekeeper for the event.

Board Member

Kelsey Puryear

Kelsey, COO of Murray Road Agency began her service to the board in 2024. She has been instrumental in many industry sponsorships for the hunt and is a huge resource in advertising and promotions of the event.

Board Member

Bryan Lewis

Bryan comes to us from Nashville, TN. He has hunted in the hunt for many years and is a great supporter of the mission of the organization.

Board Member

Leonard Moore

Joining the board in 2025, Leonard has been a guide for the hunt for many years. He brings a unique perspective as a long time hunter.

Board Member

Jennifer Yarbrough

The most recent board member, Jennifer came to her first hunt in 2025. We look forward to her service on the board.