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Patrick Wall
General Manager
Patrick joined Greystone in 2019. A native of Hurst, Texas, he graduated from The Citadel in 1989 and spent 30 years in the Marine Corps as a logistics officer, building camps and supporting operations all over the world. He has extensive experience in operations, maintenance and personnel management. An avid outdoorsman, he’s sought any outdoor activity where stationed - shooting, hunting, hiking, surfing and scuba diving. He enjoys wingshooting, big game hunting and antique shotguns.
Sean Cochran
Assistant General Manager/Sales Manager
Originally from Fort Worth, Sean joined Greystone in 2010 after 8 years as a U.S. Army Ranger. Starting as a guide, then big game manager, his passion for sharing Greystone with others and knowledge of the ranch made him the right fit to take over as Sales manager in 2016, then promotion to Assistant General Manager in 2021. He is still passionate about guiding and is a very popular guide on any hunt at Greystone.
Jennifer Miller
Marketing Manager
Jennifer has been with Greystone since 2013. Her background running a professional equestrian sales business made her a perfect fit as the Marketing Manager for the corporate and private guests that visit Greystone every year. Her willingness to think outside the box helps guests experience all Greystone has to offer as they plan their outings.
Vickie Sewell
Executive Chef
If you don‘t recognize Vickie, then you haven’t been to Greystone! The heart and soul of Greystone lies in her very capable hands. Raised in Duncanville, Texas, Vickie joined Greystone in 2013, and after training under Chef Trey for years, Vickie moved into the Executive Chef position in 2018. She brings all of the traditional gourmet meals you expect as well as a fresh new flair. Expect new sides and creative desserts to accompany your perfectly prepared meals.
Beth Bounds
Sporting Clays Manager
Beth Bounds is the Sporting Clays Manager at Greystone Castle Sporting Club. Beth has over 25 years of experience in the hunting and shooting sports industry. Beth’s passion for the outdoors expanded from spending many hours with her family hunting, fishing and shooting. In her downtime, you will find her spending quality time with family & attending Helice & sporting clays shoots, and hunting & fishing.
Beth was the co-owner and co-founder Caney Creek Lodge & Shooting Sports. Through her time at Caney Creek, the venue hosted many events such as hunting, weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, fundraisers, high profile guests and many NSCA shooting events. Beth believes that you come in as a friend and you leave as Family. Also, the key to an exceptional experience comes from excellent customer service, communication and listening to customer feedback. Beth helped grow the business to be a nationally known sporting clays venue which led to the lodge hosting Regional Championships, State Championships and the US Open.
Jimmy Diedrich
Operations Manager
Jimmy joined Greystone in early 2022. He grew up in Leander, TX before attending Tarleton State University where he earned a degree in Wildlife Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences. His wide range of experience in fields such as ranch management, whitetail and exotic species breeding and pen management, big game guiding, commercial farming, and construction make him a great fit for the operations manager position. Jimmy is known for his strong work ethic and ability to overcome any challenge in front of him. He enjoys hunting, fishing and cooking in his free time.
Cade Richgels
Guide & Dog Trainer
Cade started at Greystone as a seasonal wingshooting guide in 2013 and then came on full time as the Kennel Manager and guide in 2017. His background in dog training was solidified with a Gold Level Certification earned through an apprenticeship program at world-renowned Ronnie Smith Kennels in NE Oklahoma. His passion for dogs and understanding the unique personality of each breed and individual dog make Cade Greystone’s very own “dog whisperer”. When Cade is not guiding at Greystone, he enjoys hunting numerous species of upland and waterfowl throughout the country and Canada.
Drew Davis
Guide
Drew is a wingshooting, big game, and fishing guide. He has been an avid hunter, fisherman and marksman for many years, and has passion for sharing his knowledge and love of outdoors with others. He graduated from Texas Tech University earning a Natural Resource Management Degree with emphasis in Conservation Sciences. During that time, he was a member of the Texas Tech Bass Club and is a certified angler instructor with TPWD. He has been a dog handler and upland bird hunter for over 15 years, with multiple years of professional guiding experience.
Hunter Lively
Guide
Hunter joined Greystone in 2018. He‘s lived in this area for over 20 years and is well versed with the terrain. Hunter started as a ranch hand, then quickly worked his way up to a full-time guide. Being an avid outdoorsman all his life, he’s grown up with the passion for creating opportunities to pass along his skills and passion to others. This helps to create a lifetime of memories and stories for those who have had the opportunity to hunt with him. Hunter is well known for his energetic enthusiasm on every hunt! He‘s Greystones head fishing guide and is quickly becoming well known for his upland and big game hunts. If you’ve had the opportunity to hunt with him, you know he prides himself on making each and every hunt a memorable experience.
Austin Collins
Guide
Austin joined Greystone in 2016 and is a graduate of Tarleton State University with a degree in Wildlife Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences. His work ethic, knowledge of the ranch and friendliness with guests resulted in his promotion to a full time guide. There’s not an activity or job on the ranch that Austin hasn’t done (e.g. guiding, fishing, sporting clays, castle and ranch maintenance). Anyone who meets him is impressed with his humility, friendliness and desire to help wherever needed.
Cole Abbott
Guide
Cole joined Greystone in 2021. Having grown up 5 miles from here, he’s dreamed of working at Greystone since he was an adolescent. An avid outdoorsman with 20 years of outdoor experience, he prides himself on his knowledge of the behavioral patterns and health of different big game species and putting in the effort to find that trophy animal. He loves to teach new/young hunters the basics and etiquettes of hunting and outdoorsmanship as well as sharing stories back and forth with veteran hunters. Whether he’s guiding fishing trip, wingshooting or big game hunts, Cole always has a smile on his face because he’s doing what he loves and creating great memories for the guests at Greystone.
