Volunteer’s

We are proud to welcome Nick Marinelli to the Patriot Hunts family as our new Southeast Regional Director. Nick brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He is the co-owner of Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury, which brokers high end properties throughout the Southeast.  In addition to running a successful business, he has hunted all over the country. Nick’s responsibilities include working with sponsors, potential donors, and landowners. He has been vital in helping Patriot Hunts secure hunting opportunities, equipment and donations that are all used in our Outdoor Adventures. We are fortunate to have him on board.

	Brian is a Command Sergeant Major with more than 27 years of experience. Brian will retire in May of 2014 after almost 20 years in Special Forces. Brian has four combat tours to Afghanistan and two to Iraq, one of those during Desert Storm. Brian has served as a Weapons Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant and Team Sergeant on ODAs in both 1st and 3rd Bns of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He closes out his military career as the Command Sergeant Major of the 4th Bn, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne). Brian is married to Robin Berry and has three sons, Matt (30), Collin (13) and Connor (13).

Enjoys hunting, offshore fishing and volunteering
Retired from the Army after 20yrs at FT Bragg, NC

As the owner of a family owned business, I have seen many changes throughout Ft. Bragg & Fayetteville over the years. Ft. Bragg has had a great impact on Fayetteville not only throughout the private sector, but business as well. We pride ourselves on the fact we serve not only the citizens of Fayetteville, but the military community as well. We have been fortunate to have been in business as long as we have, and I felt the need and honor to give back to the military families that have given so much, not only to this community, but to this country.

SFC, HHC 525th BFSB 19.5 YEARS
Brigade Fire Support NCO

After eighteen years of military service, I was injured by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. I was awarded the Purple Heart and sent home to deal with the recovery process that is still very much a part of my life today. I went into social seclusion and really didn’t want to be around anyone except my wife and children. The struggles we faced during the time immediately following the deployment were dark times for everyone. I had no real hobbies and couldn’t find solace even in sleep. I was invited by Mr. Barnard to go on a bear hunting trip on the coast of North Carolina. I wasn’t too sure about it at first and was very cautious to even take him up on the offer. That was a trip that changed my life. Not only because of the hunting, but because of the fellowship. Meeting other Soldiers that had lost so much, but could laugh so hard. Meeting Families and becoming part of one. Patriot Hunts isn’t just a hunting group, it is a selfless organization that taught me I wasn’t alone, that my Family wasn’t alone and we could be part of something far bigger than ourselves. From volunteering at Surviving Family events to Kids Day, I cannot think of a safer place to be than with the Patriot Hunt Families. My wife and children love to come along and help out, we always know it will be a fun experience with lifetime memories. If it wasn’t for Ken and the boys, Pam and the Families, I am not sure where we would be today.

Jason Thomas is a Chief Warrant Officer 2 assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (A).  He has spent the last 10 yrs as a member of the Special Forces Regiment. Jason has deployed to Afghanistan on 6 combat rotations with 3rd SFG (A) where he has served in many roles, the latest as an Assistant Detachment Commander. Jason is a native of Phenix City Alabama.  He is married to Melissa Thomas and has 3 children, Jared, Kyleigh, and Jacob.

• Avid Duck, Deer, and Bear Hunter. Loves to catch anything that bites a hook.
• 22 years between 82nd ABN and Special Operations
• Retired from USASOC