Brian Stephens (Stick'em Archery)

Brian Stephens is the Founder of Stick'em Archery, LLC. He was born in Okeechobee, FL where his Dad worked for Lykes Brothers Ranch. Several years later he and his family moved to Cocoa, Fl where his Dad worked for Duda and Sons Ranch. As a young boy Brian grew up riding horses, working cows, building fence and hunting / fishing with his family. Ever since then he has had a passion for being in the woods and hunting.

A number of years later he moved to Kissimmee, FL due to his Dad taking a job as Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. There his family continued to manage a small herd of cattle, and showed 4-H steers. He was fortunate to be able to hunt on local ranches (i.e. Partin Family). Brian fell in love with archery at an early age, getting his first Bear Bow at the age of twelve. During that time Brian met his current business and hunting partner Bill Lawson. They grew up and have been hunting together for the past 15 years. Brian attended Valencia Community College in Orlando, FL, where he recieved his Associates of Arts degree. Brian then attended the University of Florida where he received a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and Biochemistry. After college he joined Johnson & Johnson as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Over the past twelve years he has taken on a number of roles in sales, sales management and account management. Brian recently completed his MBA in marketing and finance from Keller School of Management.

Over the past ten years he has become an avid bow hunter. "I enjoy the strategy, planning, challenge and gratification of success when everything comes together. It is a sport that keeps you humble and always learning." He has bow hunted all over the Southeast and Illinois. Brian has harvested some quality deer with his bow over the past five years. Last year he harvested a Pope and Young non-typical buck that was 186 7/8 inches net score breaking the non-typical record set in 1973. Currently, his buck is the second largest non-typical buck ever taken with a bow in Georgia. He was featured in North American Whitetail (August 2008), Woods n Water (September 2008), and Georgia Sportsmen (October 2008) magazines. Brian has also been involved in fitness and working out for over twenty years. He also enjoys scuba diving and spear fishing with his brothers.