I started shooting NSCA events in our area in 2014 and immediately became addicted to the sport. I was having such a great time shooting Sporting Clays, and wanted to do more to promote our sport. In 2016, I decided to run for the Texas Sporting Clays Association Board, and served as a director for two years. It was during this time that the fit on TSCA, while gratifying, was not exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to do something more, something a little more hands-on.
I had met several shooters, that are now friends, at different events who encouraged me to join the 1 In 100 Gun Club. I joined in 2017, and in 2018 was elected to the Board of Directors, and now currently serve as the President. I also am a NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor and Certified Referee. I thoroughly enjoy spending time at our club shooting clays and working in various capacities around the property. I am proud to be a part of this club and look forward to our continued progress in the future.
To support my habit, I have been working in the natural gas industry for 25 years, and for the past 15 years, as a Measurement Technician for Kinder Morgan Natural Gas Pipeline.
I was born on December 6th, 1971 in Beaumont, Texas. I am 7th generation Texan from descendants of John J. French. I attended Hamshire-Fannett ISD and graduated in 1990. I attended Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated in 1995 with Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics. I also graduated with Master of Science with emphasis on aquatics in 1999. While compiling and defending my theses, I managed to be promoted to Environmental Manager for Chromium Corporation RECD and CCD Divisions. In 1999, there was an opportunity to move back to Beaumont and go to work for Munro’s Uniform Services. When I returned, I began as General Manager and worked successfully and grew the Munro business threefold as President. During my career there, I was President of Textile Maintenance Association of Texas for 2005-2007, Graduate of Leadership Beaumont 2001, Advisory board 2001-2005, Facilitator 2005, Vice Chair 2011, Chairman 40th Anniversary 2012, Rotarian at Beaumont Club from 2002 to present, where I served as numerous committee chairs and board director from 2008-2011, Vice President 2011-2012, President Elect 2012-2013 and served as the 101st President in the 2013-2014 Rotary year. After 17 years at Munro’s, I left to start a new business venture in the industrial construction sector. I have served as Vice President of Industrial Speed Group from 2016 to present. As an entrepreneur, I have grown the new business to a successful and competitive service company. I am also a long-standing member of the Young Men’s Business League, Knights of Columbus, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. I have been married to my best friend Chelle for over 26 years, and we have two children, Beau and Katie. I enjoy volunteering and helping the youth in the community through YMBL, Jefferson County 4H Shotgun Shooting Sports and the Hamshire-Fannett School Board. I am currently serving my 8th year of my second term and will be elected this year for a third 4-year term. I have served as President of the Hamshire-Fannett Board of Trustees for the past 3 years. My hobbies include hunting, fishing, shooting and being in the outdoors.
I have been a member of the 1 In 100 Gun Club since the late 1990s. I joined the club after being conscripted to join my coworkers on a team for the Shoot for the Heart charity event. I was so bad and had so much fun that I had to buy a gun and become a member. Over 20 years later (and lots of new guns and spent ammo), I am a life member of the NSCA with over 100,000 registered targets, having competed in events all over the country and having been a member of 6 NSCA Subguage All-American teams.
This is my second stint on the Club’s Board of Directors. Many of you may remember me as one of the cooks for the Club’s NSCA tournaments, serving the club and its members in that capacity for over 15 years. The greatest benefits that I received from my membership are the people that I met and the great friendships that I have made over the years. This club is a part of the community in many ways. We host and assist with many community events each year. I have seen this club survive through hurricanes and floods due to the hard work of members and staff to become one of the best member-run non-profit gun clubs in this country. I am proud to be a part of our club.
I am a native of southeast Louisiana. I moved to Texas in 1981 (as fast as I could) after graduating from LSU with an accounting degree (Geaux Tigahs!). After being accepted in Texas, I was allowed to attend the University of Texas (Hook Em Horns!). I moved to Beaumont in 1988 and have been here ever since. Somewhere along the way, I got another degree from another football powerhouse, the University of Alabama (I am not allowed to say that one). When not standing around talking at the gun club, I can usually be found in my office in Beaumont where I practice commercial law in my firm, Creighton, Fox, Johnson & Mills.
I have always had a passion for the outdoors. Throughout my school years, and young adulthood, I played various sports. I am a true competitor, especially against myself. I enjoy working in my yard nurturing my plants, flowers, and breathing in mother nature; the beauty of life that gives me peace and tranquility.
I began shooting in the 80’s, mostly skeet. At the time, sporting clays seemed to be a bit intimidating to me. I was wrong. This sport allowed me to compete against myself, always striving to be better. Devoting the time and effort into this sport has been so rewarding, I fell in love with it. I never fully understood the rush that always came over me shooting a shotgun during competition, but the desire to shoot the best I can is still within me today.
I joined the 1 In 100 Gun Club in 1996. Shooting as often as I possibly could, with much help from Alvin (I’m sure many of you can remember his uncontrolled need to explain to me every little thing I was doing, was not the right way, and a couple of times, he was actually right! ha-ha). I also volunteered, as many others did, to help with the registered and charity events. The club couldn’t pay for help like we can today, it mostly operated on an all-volunteer basis (we still have members that serve this club with such gracious hearts). The club has come a long way with the leadership we have now and in the past.
In 2001, I was asked to maintain the bookkeeping for the membership dues. I continue with the bookkeeping to this day, except on a much larger scale. Working with many great managers, employees, board members, and volunteers through the years, I am proud to be a small part of the best gun club in Southeast Texas and the surrounding area. I consider the gun club as my extended family, and I am thankful for the friends I have made.
Since 1992, I have worked at Newton Cabinet Works, Inc. in Beaumont. I manager the office and financials, serving as Secretary/Treasurer.
It is an honor to fill the unexpired term of Alvin K. Newton, Board of Directors, Treasurer position.
I am 83 years old, and am a retired maintenance supervisor from GoodYear Chemicals. I joined the gun club in 1979, after a visit with a friend. I previously served as a director for 19 years in several capacities, including grounds keeper, President, and interim club manager. In 23 years of retirement, I have worked on numerous projects to improve our gun club with other club members willing to devote their time and resources to better our club. I hope to stay involved and help when called upon.
My name is Ronnie Anderson, owner of Anderson Construction Company established in 1946. We are custom home builders and real-estate developers, primarily in the Beaumont area.
I have always had an interest in the gun club since I was a sub-junior shooting skeet starting in the 50’s. I now enjoy shooting sporting clays when I can get away from work.
I am proud to have served on the gun club Board of Directors for the past 17+ years, and have watched it turn into the nicest gun club in Texas.
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