The Hiwassee 640 Chapter of Trout Unlimited is an all-volunteer conservation nonprofit working to care for and recover rivers and streams and the trout that call them home. Working with TU staff and community partners, we bring people together to make our trout fisheries stronger, our water cleaner and our communities healthier. Join us and be a champion for your rivers and streams.
If you have the interest and time to make a deeper commitment to our local conservation and education work, we’d welcome you on the board or one of our many committees. To get started, connect with a Hiwassee board member at one of our monthly gatherings or coming events, or contact us to learn more.
PRESIDENT
Shane Boyd
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Shane joined TU in 2019.
Shane loves fishing for all species of trout especially native Southern Appalachian Brook Trout. He also enjoys camping and the fellowship that comes with fly-fishing. Shane is a United States Army veteran. He and his wife have 3 children.
VICE PRESIDENT
Pearson King
Green Cove, TN
Pearson joined TU in 2019.
Pearson is a very accomplished fisherman and guide. You will find him most days roaming the Tellico/Green Cove area searching for that next trout. He enjoys the conservation work almost as much as fishing. Entomology is one of his passions as well.
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Jeff Price
Englewood, TN
Jeff joined TU in 2022.
Jeff loves tossing tiny dry flies to rising trout or swinging wet flies. Jeff is a retired United States Air Force veteran, and you will also find him often on the Tellico River. He is also a very talented fly tier.
TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM
Bruce Blevins
Madisonville, TN
Bruce joined TU in 2020.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Doug Gagliardi
Ringgold, GA
Doug joined TU in 2017.
Doug started out teaching himself on the Jack’s river by reading books and watching the master’s on YouTube. He enjoys all species of trout especially on the dry. His favorite water is the Hiwassee River. After going to his first meeting, he was immediately hooked on the camaraderie. When he has time, he sits around and plays guitar badly.
EVENT COORDINATOR/WEBMASTER
Mike Ables
Cleveland, TN
Mike joined TU in 2022.
CONSERVATION COORDINATOR
Katherine Medlock
Knoxville, TN
Katherine joined TU in 2023.
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Lisa Young
Chattanooga, TN
Lisa TU in 2020.
DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
Mary Alton
Oakridge, TN
Mary joined TU in 2011. Mary is an avid outdoorsman that is involved in many activities. Whether it be fishing, hiking, or looking after fauna she is always passionate about the outdoors. She is particular fond of Ruth’s Golden Aster. A beautiful flower that only grows in Polk County, TN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityopsis_ruthii