Dallas Safari Club (DSC) is pleased to announce the election of Rick Warren as the new DSC Board President, along with the election of Chris Ruhman, Colby Hale, and Daniel McGehee to the DSC Board of Directors. These results were confirmed during the Annual General Meeting held on March 19, 2026, following a vote by DSC membership.
"We're excited to welcome Rick into his new role as President and to have three outstanding individuals joining our Board of Directors," said Russell Stacy, CEO of DSC. "Each of these leaders brings valuable experience and a deep commitment to our mission. With their guidance, DSC is well-positioned to expand its impact in conservation, education, and advocacy in the years ahead. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to outgoing DSC Board President Ray Mulholland for his exceptional leadership over the past two years—his dedication has helped position DSC for continued success."
"I am honored to serve as President of DSC and grateful for the trust placed in me by our members," said Rick Warren. "DSC has a strong legacy of conserving wildlife and preserving our hunting heritage, and I look forward to working alongside our Board and staff to build on this legacy. Together, we will continue advancing meaningful conservation efforts, while strengthening the voice of our community."
The three newly elected Directors will join six current Directors, contributing to DSC's 17-member voting Board. Each Director will serve a three-year term.
The Newly Elected DSC Board Officers are as follows:
President: Rick Warren
President-Elect: Knighton Sample
Immediate Past President: Ray Mulholland
Treasurer: Richard Biggers
Secretary: Steve Miller
We're also pleased to announce that the proposed DSC bylaw updates—enhancing governance clarity, compliance, and board structure—have been officially approved by membership.
DSC extends its sincere appreciation to all members who participated in this year's election process and for their continued support of the organization's mission.
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 at the start of each new year, along with the recently added Summer Expo, that together raise funds for grants in conservation, education, and advocacy. Over the years, DSC and DSC Foundation have raised millions in support of qualified projects, organizations and programs aligned with the DSC mission. For more information, call 972-980-9800 or visit biggame.org.