Leading the Way: 60 Years of GOABC Presidents
The President’s role isn’t just a title—it’s service. It’s the after-hours phone calls, the calm in the middle of conflict, and the steady public voice that represents members when the spotlight is brightest. Through changing times and tough decisions, GOABC Presidents have helped protect unity, uphold professionalism, and keep our mission focused on sustainable, science-based wildlife management.
This roll call is a thank you to every leader who carried the gavel, the responsibility, and the trust—so GOABC could keep moving forward.
- 1966–1967 — John Holmes
- 1967–1969 — Leo Rutledge
- 1969–1971 — Howard Lowry
- 1971–1973 — Clarence Simmons
- 1973–1975 — Lynn Ross
- 1975–1976 — Doug David
- 1976–1978 — Jack Lowry
- 1978– — Howard Lowry
- 1978–1979 — Bob Henderson
- 1979–1980 — Dennis Gunn
- 1980–1981 — Lee O’Neil
- 1981–1983 — Red Sorenson
- 1983–1985 — Allen Blackwell
- 1985–1986 — Keith Connors
- 1986–1988 — Evelyn Fahselt
- 1988–1990 — Mike McDonough
- 1990–1992 — Ross Peck
- 1992–1995 — Dave Wiens
- 1995–1997 — Bob Fontana
- 1997–1998 — Ron Fleming
- 1998–1999 — Dennis Smith
- 1999–2001 — Ron Fleming
- 2001–2004 — Ralph Maida
- 2004–2006 — Eric Mikkelson
- 2006–2008 — Dave Fyfe
- 2008–2010 — Dixie Hammett
- 2010–2014 — Mark Werner
- 2014–2016 — Brian Glaicar
- 2016–2018 — Michael Schneider
- 2018–2022 — Sean Olmstead
- 2022–2026 — Michael Young
- 2026– — Whose next ?
