Staff

Bre grew up in the west, where she attended Colorado State University receiving her B.S. in Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. She brings to the table years of experience in outdoor education, program management and the recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters, anglers and shooting sport participants. She spent time in Georgia on Jekyll Island teaching youth outdoor education with GA 4H before joining the Georgia Wildlife Federation. As the State R3 Coordinator Bre contributes to a variety of programs aimed at increasing societal acceptance of and participation in hunting and the shooting sports. Her favorite times are times spent outside. She is an employee of Georgia Wildlife Federation with additional support for her position provided by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Deer Association, and Safari Club International.

Glenn was born in Florida, raised in College Park, GA, and has lived in seven states since graduating with a communication, journalism, and art degree from Auburn University. He brings a wealth of work experience and skills to GWF including print production, restaurant management and ownership, commercial truck driving and instruction, and landscape management. A conservationist at heart, Glenn supports numerous outdoor organizations and is a longtime GWF member and volunteer.

Cody Ellis is a Wildlife Sciences Major at University Georgia (UGA) with career interests in wildlife damage management. He grew up in the outdoors and truly values time spent exploring with family and friends. Whether he’s duck hunting the swamps of Georgia or elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains, he’s always up for an adventure. As the Academics Afield Coordinator, he takes beginning hunters along their learning path starting with species biology and hunting techniques to harvest and kitchen prep. His favorite outdoor activity is waterfowl hunting. As he puts it, “It’s something I look forward to all year.”

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Ashlyn Halseth is a current senior at Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife. She plans to go to master’s school to further her passion in Wildlife Diseases. Ashlyn got her start here at GWF through photographing the Academics Afield learn-to-hunt program in 2019. Her favorite outdoor activities include playing soccer, volunteering at zoos, and hiking.

Bailey is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Georgia Southern and is on the school trap and skeet team. In his spare time, he enjoys competing with his Labrador retriever in hunt tests and spending time with friends and family in the outdoors. When we asked him why he was interested in the position his response was, “I love wing shooting, archery hunting, and teaching others to enjoy and respect the sport I love.” 

Becky, a staff member since November 2010, is an AT&T retiree.  She brings an array of skills to our staff to include project management, business analyst, and general office administrative experience.  Becky was introduced to the great outdoors at a very young age while vacationing at her mother’s home place located on the Cowpasture River in Virginia. This yearly tradition/vacation continues today with a variety of river activities.  

DeAnna holds a BS in Wildlife Science from Auburn University. Before moving to Georgia, she served as a research assistant with the Auburn University Entomology Department and the Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and as a wildlife educator at the Birmingham Zoo and Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults (Camp ASCCA). DeAnna is a Master Gardener, certified by the University of Georgia, Extension Service and trained in Project Wild. She began her career with GWF as a volunteer, and has been on staff since 1996.

Simwone joined GWF in 2006. Bringing order to everything GWF does, she assists with special events, rentals, membership, and caring for our facilities. Simwone loves people and brings her servant heart to each task. After growing up in Newton County, she now lives in Monroe with Billy, her husband of over 30 years. When she isn’t working, she enjoys participating in church activities and spending time with her two children, three grandkids, and extended family.

Hank received a BA Degree in Mathematics from the University of Alabama and served three years in the US Army as an artillery officer. In 2008, he retired from his career as a computer programmer. Hank has been a volunteer with the Georgia Wildlife Federation since 2004, and joined the staff in 2011. Hank is an avid hiker and an amateur photographer.