Executive Board

Jason Smith - President

Jason has enjoyed hunting all over the world with muzzle loader. He has started his daughters hunting at a young age and hopes one day to hunt with his grand children. He has now hunted 5 continents taking over 35 big game species. All while running his companies: Smitty's Oilfield Services and Northern Giants Trophy Ranch. Jason's passion for hunting is second only to his love of Family, friends, and his spirit of benevolence!

Maria Spinks - Vice President

Maria moved from Edmonton, where she was born and raised, to work at Bass Pro Shops as the HR Manager. She has grown up in the outdoor world of hunting and fishing and through this has developed a great passion for this community. Maria's past experience in volunteering with a variety of organizations has given her the knowledge and ability to allow her to successfully move into the world of SCI. Maria desires to inspire, encourage, and mentor all ages to live a lifestyle that supports conservation, preserves nature, respects the environment and promote a true connection to the outdoors.

Al Collins - Director

Al recently retired after 39 years in the accounting profession as a chartered accountant. Since childhood he has been an active hunter and fisherman. In his formative years he could often be found in the local public library absorbing the many stories contained in Outdoor Life and Sports Afield magazines.

It is through the work of organizations like SCI that sportsmen and women will ensure an environment that allows them to enjoy their passion and Al is pleased to have the opportunity to contribute his time to the cause of SCI. In addition to SCI, Al has been associated with many fine hunting and fishing organizations including Alberta Fish and Game, Wild Sheep Foundation, Alberta Bow Hunters' Association, Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited and SCI (Northern Alberta).

Ken Litchfield - Director

Growing up along the eastern slopes, my passion for the outdoors started very early. Following my father through the trout streams of Southern/Central Alberta has ingrained a deep appreciation for the ecosystem and passions associated with Fly Fishing.

As an avid bow hunter, shooting enthusiast and trapper my desire to forward these management strategies and have the youth of this country embrace these historic traditions is very strong.

Finding an organization like SCI to devote my personal time to has brought great returns in the benevolent work we have accomplished, and the great community projects impacting your participation in these great traditions

David Blocksom - Director

As a young boy we did lots of fishing with grandpa and gopher hunting with my older brothers. My interest in hunting ignited when I moved to Texas for Chiropractic school. I realized how great we have it in Canada. Naturally, that interest moved North when I came home to hunt West of Red Deer and beyond.

Don MacGregor - Past President / Director

Thankful husband and father, hunter, fisherman, and Founding President of Red Deer and District Chapter of Safari Club International.