Board of Directors
Muley Fanatic Foundation Board Members are elected by the Board of Directors to serve as the Foundation's principal policymakers and stewards of its mission. Board Members serve three-year terms and play a vital role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, governance, and long-term success.
The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure the Foundation remains focused on its mission of conserving mule deer and their habitat and to provide such supporting services to further the sport of hunting and sound wildlife management.
Through sound governance and strategic decision-making, the Board works to maximize the Foundation's impact on mule deer conservation, habitat enhancement, research, education, and programs that support the future of hunting and wildlife management.
John Grossnickle
John Grossnickle retired as Sheriff after 30 years in law enforcement within Sweetwater County, Wyoming. John is currently the Executive Director of Southwest Counseling Service. During his time of service, John has held many different positions on multiple boards throughout Sweetwater County and the State of Wyoming. He brings a vast knowledge and many years of fiscal responsibility and public service.
John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Chadron State College in Nebraska, where he was also a multiple NCAA letter winner as a sprinter on the track and field team.
John later obtained a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice /Law Enforcement Administration from Columbia College.
John loves to spend his free time in the outdoors with his wife Patty and their five children. Whether it is fishing, boating, hiking or hunting, the memories that all those activities bring are what makes life worthwhile
Board Chair
John Pivic
Born and raised in Rock Springs, John has always been a family-oriented person who truly values hard work, our community, and the outdoors. He is married with one son and a granddaughter who mean the world to them. He works as an insurance agent and enjoys spending his free time at their house in Pinedale, hunting, camping, traveling, golfing, and spending time with the family. The outdoors has always been a place where he can recharge, make memories, and stay connected to what matters most.
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Kyle is a lifelong Wyoming resident and has proudly worked in the natural gas industry since 2014.When he is not at work, him and his wife are always on the move. They aren't very good at sitting at home, and honestly, they wouldn't have it any other way. Whether they both are casting a line on a river, spending weekends at track meets and dance competitions, or loading up the bird dogs and heading into the hills to hunt, we're constantly finding ways to enjoy everything Wyoming has to offer.
Kyle feels fortunate to live in a place where world-class outdoor opportunities exist right in our backyard. These experiences have taught him the importance of hard work, stewardship, and appreciation for the land and wildlife that make our state unique.
Above all else, he values family, friends, community, and the opportunity to give back. Kyle is passionate about conserving our wildlife, protecting access to public lands, and helping the next generation discover the outdoors. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing young people develop a love and respect for the outdoors and the traditions that and have been passed down through generations.
Board MemberKyle Kennedy
Larry Ward
Board MemberLarry has been a lifelong Sweetwater County resident and avid outdoorsman. Hunting has been way more than a hobby for him and has given Larry the opportunity to see some of the most amazing places in the world and meet the best people.
He has volunteered with multiple hunting and outdoor conservation groups. The outdoors and nature are a true passion of Larry’s.
Family is the most important part of his world and the outdoors are the best place to grow, bond, teach and learn true values and love.
Matt Seeboth is a lifelong outdoorsman from Wisconsin who came to mule deer hunting the way many Midwesterners do, later than he'd like to admit. Growing up in the Midwest, he developed a love for the outdoors through hunting, fishing, camping, and scouting, with whitetail deer as the foundation of his hunting life.
It wasn't until his first trip "out west" to Colorado in 2009 that he developed a deep appreciation for western wildlife, public lands, and the conservation challenges facing mule deer. That trip also included missing the largest mule deer he has ever seen on the hoof, a memory that still motivates him to head west every fall.
Matt believes mule deer are one of the best gateways into western hunting and that there is a tremendous opportunity to increase awareness of mule deer conservation among hunters throughout the Midwest and eastern United States. He joined the Muley Fanatic Foundation Board to help bring that awareness to the millions of hunters east of the Mississippi who have yet to discover what he fell in love with.
Professionally, Matt serves as President of American Carbon Company, a specialty manufacturing and distribution company. Outside of work, he founded Powering Up, a nonprofit focused on workforce development in the skilled trades and energy industries, and serves as both a committee chair and adult leader in Scouting America. Much of his volunteer work centers on introducing youth to the outdoors, wildlife conservation, and hands-on outdoor experiences.
Matt lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Bethany, and their two children.
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