{"id":13583,"date":"2025-04-16T07:33:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/?page_id=13583"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:01:35","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/?page_id=13583","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Michael Maynor<\/strong><\/h3>

Co\u2011Founder & Editor\u2011at\u2011Large<\/em><\/p>

If Feathers & Whiskey were a campfire, Mike would be the one stoking the flames\u2014quietly working the coals while spinning a tale that holds the whole circle rapt. Armed with a Mass Communications degree in TV Broadcasting and a well\u2011worn toolkit of Adobe tricks (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere\u2014he speaks them all fluently), Mike turns raw ideas into the polished pages and vivid images that define our brand.<\/p>

When he\u2019s not coaxing pixels into shape, you\u2019ll find him outdoors with a rifle, a fishing pole, or both. Ducks at sunrise, whitetails in November\u2014those are his true liturgies. He\u2019s tracked kudu beneath the acacia shade and felt the African dust cling to his boots\u2014twice\u2014and he carries a bit of that red soil in every story he edits.<\/p>

A shelf full of Hemingway and Ruark dog\u2011eared from use, a glass of good whiskey within reach, and a blank spread in InDesign waiting for the next great adventure\u2014that\u2019s Mike\u2019s natural habitat. He\u2019s the voice reminding us that a clean layout should feel like an open field, and a sentence should land like a well\u2011placed shot.<\/p>

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Robbie\u00a0Perdue<\/strong><\/h3>

Co\u2011Founder & Digital Trailboss<\/em><\/p>

Where Mike keeps the stories burning, Robbie makes sure the smoke signals reach the world. A veteran of both server rooms and cattle pens, he cut his teeth in Information Technology by day and livestock farming by dawn and dusk\u2014raising, harvesting, and butchering his own stock until time and mileage nudged him toward gentler pastures. The knives still get a workout on weekends, though nowadays they\u2019re more likely carving brisket than quartering hogs.<\/p>

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Gunner Hall<\/strong><\/h3>

Host, Feathers & Whiskey Podcast<\/em><\/p>

If Feathers & Whiskey had a front porch, Gunner would be on it\u2014boots up, drink in hand, swapping stories with whoever pulled up a chair. A lifelong bird hunter with a love for wide skies and pointing dogs, Gunner brings the rhythm of upland tradition to every conversation behind the mic.<\/p>

He hails from Savannah, Georgia<\/strong>, where the moss hangs low and the recipes run deep. A passionate cook and wild game enthusiast, Gunner believes that a good hunt doesn\u2019t end in the field\u2014it ends at the table, with friends, flavor, and maybe a little smoke in the air.<\/p>

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The folks listed here are more than occasional collaborators \u2014 they\u2019re regular contributors and essential members of the Feathers & Whiskey family<\/strong>. Their passion, talent, and grit help us keep the stories flowing, the fire burning, and the Southern spirit alive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Edgar Castillo<\/strong><\/h4>

A recently retired law enforcement officer<\/strong> and U.S. Marine Corps veteran<\/strong>, Edgar Castillo<\/strong> knows a thing or two about grit, discipline, and walking the hard miles. But it\u2019s the uplands of Kansas<\/strong> that truly call to him\u2014where wide-open skies and wild birds test a hunter\u2019s heart and legs alike.<\/p>

Edgar spends his seasons crossing public lands with boots on the ground, camera in hand, and bird dogs at his side\u2014self-documenting every trek through open fields, along treelines, and deep into plum thickets. His pursuit of wild birds isn\u2019t just a pastime; it\u2019s a way of life rooted in freedom, tradition, and a deep respect for the land.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cecil Cherry<\/strong><\/h4>

Born and raised on a tobacco and hog farm in Eastern North Carolina, Cecil Cherry<\/strong> grew up with mud on his boots and a shotgun never too far out of reach. A retired law enforcement officer<\/strong>, Cecil now enjoys the slower pace of rural life\u2014though his idea of \u201cslow\u201d still includes early mornings in the duck blind and treks through the uplands.<\/p>

He\u2019s a devoted field-to-plate hunter, taking pride in cooking and savoring every harvest\u2014whether it\u2019s a plump dove breast, a wild boar roast, or a perfectly grilled venison backstrap. For Cecil, hunting isn\u2019t just a pastime \u2014 it\u2019s a way of life, and the next season can\u2019t come soon enough.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Samantha Comey<\/strong><\/h4>

Born and raised in the heart of Florida ranch country<\/strong>, Samantha Comey<\/strong> grew up with the values of land, livestock, and a love for the outdoors woven into her everyday life. Hunting and hard work weren\u2019t weekend hobbies \u2014 they were part of her family\u2019s rhythm and faith-filled roots.<\/p>

God\u2019s plan carried her west to Texas<\/strong>, where she met and married her native Texan husband \u2014 a fellow outdoorsman and devoted hunter. Together, they built a life and a business, with Samantha lending her creative touch as the interior designer<\/strong> for their construction company.<\/p>

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Rebekah Knight<\/strong><\/h4>

Raised in the wild heart of <\/span>Missouri<\/strong>, <\/span>Rebekah Knight<\/strong> has been drawing animals since she could hold a pencil. An award-winning wildlife artist, her passion for hunting, conservation, and the outdoors was born on the farm and nurtured through early exposure to field and stream.<\/span><\/p>

Her career launched at age 15 when her painting of a redhead drake won the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest<\/strong>, and she\u2019s been painting ever since\u2014capturing wildlife from Alaska to Africa in oils and acrylics. Her work has appeared on state duck stamps, in Birds In Art<\/strong>, and in the award-winning film The Million Dollar Duck<\/em>.<\/p>

Rebekah lives in Deepwater, Missouri<\/strong>, with her husband Olen, where they run a cattle farm and spend every spare moment immersed in nature, art, and the pursuit of adventure\u2014whether behind the easel, in the cockpit as a licensed pilot, or in the field with a sketchbook in hand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Charles Reedy<\/strong><\/h4>

A true son of the South Carolina Lowcountry<\/strong>, Charles Reedy<\/strong> grew up chasing birds, rabbits, and whitetails through pine thickets and bottomlands\u2014but it was the wild heart of Africa<\/strong> that truly stole his own. A lifelong outdoorsman and dedicated hunter, Charles brings a deep respect for tradition and an ever-growing love for the global sporting life.<\/p>

Now living in North Carolina<\/strong>, he splits his time between the woods and good company\u2014sharing stories, swapping memories, and always ready for a conversation about hunting, history, or travel<\/strong>. For Charles, the best moments are found in the field and around the fire, surrounded by family, friends, and a life well-lived.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Brian R. Smith<\/strong><\/h4>

Equal parts gentleman and sportsman, Brian R. Smith<\/strong> lives a life steeped in tradition and fieldcraft. A passionate outdoorsman, Brian spends his time pursuing the finer disciplines of the wild\u2014fly fishing, wing shooting, safari hunting, and equestrian sport<\/strong>. Whether he\u2019s following a brace of pointers across open ground or casting to rising trout, he brings patience, precision, and reverence to every pursuit.<\/p>

He and his wife Gretchen<\/strong> make their home in Alabama<\/strong>, where they enjoy time with their horses and sporting dogs<\/strong>, often found riding trails, running rivers, or stepping quietly into the next cover. For Brian, the outdoors is more than recreation\u2014it\u2019s a lifestyle of grace, grit, and connection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our contributors are the soul of Feathers & Whiskey \u2014 folks who share their stories, photos, recipes, and insights with our readers, whether it’s once in a while or season after season. If you have a story to tell or a perspective that fits our world, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>

We\u2019re also growing behind the scenes. If you’re interested in a more structured role \u2014 from editorial and design to marketing, sales, or logistics \u2014 check out our current job openings and see where your skills might fit in.<\/p>

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The Team Michael Maynor Co\u2011Founder & Editor\u2011at\u2011Large If Feathers & Whiskey were a campfire, Mike would be the one stoking the flames\u2014quietly working the coals while spinning a tale that holds the whole circle rapt. Armed with a Mass Communications degree in TV Broadcasting and a well\u2011worn toolkit of Adobe tricks (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere\u2014he speaks them all fluently), Mike turns raw ideas into the polished pages and vivid images that define our brand. When he\u2019s not coaxing pixels into shape, you\u2019ll find him outdoors with a rifle, a fishing pole, or both. Ducks at sunrise, whitetails in November\u2014those are his true liturgies. He\u2019s tracked kudu beneath the acacia shade and felt the African dust cling to his boots\u2014twice\u2014and he carries a bit of that red soil in every story he edits. A shelf full of Hemingway and Ruark dog\u2011eared from use, a glass of good whiskey within reach, and a blank spread in InDesign waiting for the next great adventure\u2014that\u2019s Mike\u2019s natural habitat. He\u2019s the voice reminding us that a clean layout should feel like an open field, and a sentence should land like a well\u2011placed shot. \u00a0 Robbie\u00a0Perdue Co\u2011Founder & Digital Trailboss Where Mike keeps the stories burning, Robbie makes sure the smoke signals reach the world. A veteran of both server rooms and cattle pens, he cut his teeth in Information Technology by day and livestock farming by dawn and dusk\u2014raising, harvesting, and butchering his own stock until time and mileage nudged him toward gentler pastures. The knives still get a workout on weekends, though nowadays they\u2019re more likely carving brisket than quartering hogs. At Feathers & Whiskey, Robbie is the quiet pulse behind every pixel: building our websites, tuning the blog, wrangling backups, and patching code. If it lives on a screen, Robbie\u2019s the guy who keeps it fed, watered, and humming. BBQ is his love language\u2014oak\u2011smoked, low\u2011and\u2011slow, with bark that crunches like autumn leaves. Pair that with a smoky single malt and a fresh set of analytics, and he\u2019s in his element: proof that good code and good meat both rely on patience, heat, and just the right amount of spice. Gunner Hall Host, Feathers & Whiskey Podcast If Feathers & Whiskey had a front porch, Gunner would be on it\u2014boots up, drink in hand, swapping stories with whoever pulled up a chair. A lifelong bird hunter with a love for wide skies and pointing dogs, Gunner brings the rhythm of upland tradition to every conversation behind the mic. He hails from Savannah, Georgia, where the moss hangs low and the recipes run deep. A passionate cook and wild game enthusiast, Gunner believes that a good hunt doesn\u2019t end in the field\u2014it ends at the table, with friends, flavor, and maybe a little smoke in the air. By trade, he\u2019s a sommelier and spirits expert with years in the wine and beverage industry, pairing the perfect bottle with everything from quail to quiche. On the Feathers & Whiskey Podcast, he blends that refined palate with a thoughtful curiosity\u2014guiding listeners through stories of culture, conservation, adventure, and the people who live at the edge of tradition. Contributors Feathers & Whiskey is built on more than words and photographs \u2014 it\u2019s built on people. Our contributors are the lifeblood of this brand. Some lend their voices to the pages of our magazine, sharing stories from the field, the kitchen, or the road. Others work quietly behind the scenes, shaping what we do with their expertise, creativity, and dedication. The folks listed here are more than occasional collaborators \u2014 they\u2019re regular contributors and essential members of the Feathers & Whiskey family. Their passion, talent, and grit help us keep the stories flowing, the fire burning, and the Southern spirit alive. Edgar Castillo A recently retired law enforcement officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Edgar Castillo knows a thing or two about grit, discipline, and walking the hard miles. But it\u2019s the uplands of Kansas that truly call to him\u2014where wide-open skies and wild birds test a hunter\u2019s heart and legs alike. Edgar spends his seasons crossing public lands with boots on the ground, camera in hand, and bird dogs at his side\u2014self-documenting every trek through open fields, along treelines, and deep into plum thickets. His pursuit of wild birds isn\u2019t just a pastime; it\u2019s a way of life rooted in freedom, tradition, and a deep respect for the land. Cecil Cherry Born and raised on a tobacco and hog farm in Eastern North Carolina, Cecil Cherry grew up with mud on his boots and a shotgun never too far out of reach. A retired law enforcement officer, Cecil now enjoys the slower pace of rural life\u2014though his idea of \u201cslow\u201d still includes early mornings in the duck blind and treks through the uplands. He\u2019s a devoted field-to-plate hunter, taking pride in cooking and savoring every harvest\u2014whether it\u2019s a plump dove breast, a wild boar roast, or a perfectly grilled venison backstrap. For Cecil, hunting isn\u2019t just a pastime \u2014 it\u2019s a way of life, and the next season can\u2019t come soon enough. Samantha Comey Born and raised in the heart of Florida ranch country, Samantha Comey grew up with the values of land, livestock, and a love for the outdoors woven into her everyday life. Hunting and hard work weren\u2019t weekend hobbies \u2014 they were part of her family\u2019s rhythm and faith-filled roots. God\u2019s plan carried her west to Texas, where she met and married her native Texan husband \u2014 a fellow outdoorsman and devoted hunter. Together, they built a life and a business, with Samantha lending her creative touch as the interior designer for their construction company. Now a full-time mom of two, Samantha still carries that same passion for the land, the lifestyle, and the stories that come from living close to both. Her voice brings heart, heritage, and a woman\u2019s perspective to the Feathers & Whiskey family. Rebekah Knight Raised in the wild heart of Missouri, Rebekah Knight has been drawing animals since she could hold a pencil. An award-winning wildlife artist, her passion for hunting, conservation, and the outdoors was born on the farm and nurtured through early exposure to field and stream. Her career launched at age 15 when her painting of a redhead drake won the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, and she\u2019s been painting ever since\u2014capturing wildlife from Alaska to Africa in oils and acrylics. Her work has appeared on state duck stamps, in Birds In Art, and in the award-winning film The Million Dollar Duck. Rebekah lives in Deepwater, Missouri, with her husband Olen, where they run a cattle farm and spend every spare moment immersed in nature, art, and the pursuit of adventure\u2014whether behind the easel, in the cockpit as a licensed pilot, or in the field with a sketchbook in hand. Charles Reedy A true son of the South Carolina Lowcountry, Charles Reedy grew up chasing birds, rabbits, and whitetails through pine thickets and bottomlands\u2014but it was the wild heart of Africa that truly stole his own. A lifelong outdoorsman and dedicated hunter, Charles brings a deep respect for tradition and an ever-growing love for the global sporting life. Now living in North Carolina, he splits his time between the woods and good company\u2014sharing stories, swapping memories, and always ready for a conversation about hunting, history, or travel. For Charles, the best moments are found in the field and around the fire, surrounded by family, friends, and a life well-lived. Brian R. Smith Equal parts gentleman and sportsman, Brian R. Smith lives a life steeped in tradition and fieldcraft. A passionate outdoorsman, Brian spends his time pursuing the finer disciplines of the wild\u2014fly fishing, wing shooting, safari hunting, and equestrian sport. Whether he\u2019s following a brace of pointers across open ground or casting to rising trout, he brings patience, precision, and reverence to every pursuit. He and his wife Gretchen make their home in Alabama, where they enjoy time with their horses and sporting dogs, often found riding trails, running rivers, or stepping quietly into the next cover. For Brian, the outdoors is more than recreation\u2014it\u2019s a lifestyle of grace, grit, and connection. Want to Be Part of Feathers & Whiskey? \u00a0 Our contributors are the soul of Feathers & Whiskey \u2014 folks who share their stories, photos, recipes, and insights with our readers, whether it’s once in a while or season after season. If you have a story to tell or a perspective that fits our world, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re also growing behind the scenes. If you’re interested in a more structured role \u2014 from editorial and design to marketing, sales, or logistics \u2014 check out our current job openings and see where your skills might fit in. \ud83d\udc49 Become a Contributor\ud83d\udc49 View Job Openings There\u2019s more than one way to join the Feathers & Whiskey family \u2014 we\u2019re just glad you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13583","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13583"}],"version-history":[{"count":73,"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14901,"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13583\/revisions\/14901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/feathersandwhiskey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}