Joe Lathrop

Sportsman, hunter, wildlife artist, and storyteller of tales that will have you on the floor laughing or shedding tears moved by emotion. Most importantly, Joe’s stories will motivate and inspire you. He is a successful whitetail hunter with over 50 years of experience afield. His prize is a 150 score buck he harvested in Manitoba, Canada. His fishing stories—well they’re fairly true. “My objective is to be an entertaining speaker with humor, truth, and a positive message.” The endorsements confirm his track record. Joe brings to your event a “down to earth” presentation of hunting and fishing stories—full of humor and facts. True sportsmen will appreciate his knowledge of the sport and will readily identify with his common, everyday hunting and fishing experiences. He shares over 50 years of travel adventures, from sailiing a square-rigged sailing ship to fishing in below freezing conditions in northern Canada. His CD recording, “Stories Around the Campfire” will make you smile.

Born in Michigan in 1937, Joe brings a mature record of adventures from around the world. Because of nearly 10 years of missionary work in Latin America, he is fluent in Spanish, and might break out in the forgein language from time to time. Joe is married to his wife Sindy for over 54 years and enjoys his family of three adult children, 10 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Joey Hancock

Joey always knew that he was a traveler on this journey even back in his early years. In the seventh grade he won a state-wide essay contest.In his high school years he was always on stage building school spirit. As an Eagle Scout, he developed the ability to communicate leadership principles. In his sophomore year in college, Joey won the college wide speech contest where he received the Halm Speech Medal and a standing ovation from the student body.
Since then, Joey has been on stages all across America. He has been asked to speak for high schools, colleges, seminaries, civic clubs, churches and corporations. As an outdoor TV personality, professional guide and outdoor writer, Joey speaks at many Wild Game Dinners and Outdoor Events. Joey and his dogs have been a part of the Quail Unlimited Celebrity Hunt. Corporations such as the Georgia Farm Bureau, the Georgia Forestry Association, Allgood Pest Solutions and various Districts of the Boy Scouts of America have used Joey, plus many others.  Joey was asked to address the United States Coast Guard Academy and his address was distributed to military Chaplains across the world. After Operation Desert Storm, Joey addressed the soldiers on base at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The Georgia Writer's Association named Hancock "Georgia Inspirational Author of the Year 2006" for his book Success Afield, BH Publishing, Nashville, TN. His newest book Stories He Can Tell, Tog e' Bog Publishing, Snellville, GA has been nominated for the same award for 2011.
An avid outdoorsman, Joey was listed as one of the "Top Ten Turkey Hunters" in Alabama (1991) and is on the pro staff of a number of outdoor companies. He has been a professional guide for quail and turkey for over twenty years. He speaks at Wild Game Banquets and outdoor events all across the country.He was the Chaplain for a NASCAR Busch racing team for a few years.
Saving the best for last, Joey is a strong family man. He and his beautiful wife, Pam, have been married for 42 years. She often travels with Joey and plays the stand up bass in their bluegrass band. Getting to meet her is a strong reason to have Joey for your event.
They have two children, Stephanie and Jay.
From this strong foundation, Joey draws both illustrations and principles that will entertain and encourage your audience. After the event, Joey will remain for a handshake and a howdy.