Dallas Safari Club (DSC), a global leader in hunter-funded conservation, is proud to announce the appointment of Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Stacy is a fourth generation Agri-Business operator in Natchitoches, Louisiana and owns an outfitting business with his partner and wife, Mary Edith. Hunting has been a tradition in Stacy's family for his whole life. From whitetails to wildebeest, the Stacys have hunted around the globe. Involvement in conservation and wildlife organizations has also been an integral part of the Stacy family with Russell and Mary Edith, along with daughter Kaylee, being long-standing DSC Life Members and DSC 100 Volunteers.
"Russell has been a champion of DSC for many years," said DSC President Ray Mulholland. "From his early days as a dedicated volunteer at each Convention to his service on both the DSC and DSC Foundation Boards—including his tenure as Foundation Board President, where he helped drive remarkable growth and impact—Russell has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our mission. On behalf of the entire DSC Board, we look forward to working with him as he leads DSC into the future."
Stacy steps into the role as DSC temporarily relocates its annual Convention due to the planned demolition and reconstruction of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. The Convention will be hosted in Atlanta in 2026 and 2027, before moving to Houston in 2028 and 2029.
"Dallas is—and will always be—home for DSC," Stacy said. "But these next few years give us an exciting opportunity to showcase DSC, our world-class exhibitors, and the incredible volunteers, board members, and staff who bring our mission to life, to a broader audience. While we look forward to returning to Texas, our team is fully prepared to deliver exceptional shows in Atlanta that highlight DSC's commitment to conservation and the future of our hunting heritage."
DSC continues to experience significant organizational momentum, including the expansion of its Chapter network to 27 chapters, strong revenue and membership growth, and an elevated grants program that has deployed millions of dollars in recent years to support conservation, education, and advocacy efforts around the world. With Stacy's long history of service to both DSC and DSC Foundation, the organization is well-positioned for continued progress and expanded influence in the global conservation community.
"Having grown alongside this organization for many years, I'm honored to step into this role and lead DSC forward," Stacy said. "Our mission has always been bigger than any one person. My commitment is to lead with clarity, common sense, and deep respect for the shared values that define DSC. Together, we will build on our legacy and push boldly toward a future that ensures wildlife, along with the wild places they call home, continue to thrive."
About Dallas Safari Club: A member of IUCN, DSC is a mission-focused conservation organization, funded by hunters from around the world. With a small administrative staff and a volunteer army of 500+, DSC hosts its annual Convention that raises funds for grants in conservation, education, and advocacy. In the past three years, more than $5 million has been distributed to qualified projects, organizations, and programs in support of our mission.
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