In 2003, the Board of Directors selected Lane Stephens to serve as executive director. Mr. Stephens, who is a professional governmental affairs consultant, brings a wealth of legislative experience to the group. In addition, he is an avid sportsman as he enjoys hunting, fresh and saltwater fishing. He has been involved in the legislative process since 1989, and he has developed a reputation as a hard-working, straightforward representative of his clients. He has championed substantive legislation, as well as appropriations, and he has spent a considerable amount of time representing clients before state agencies, various water management districts, and local governments.

In addition to serving as executive director, he served on the steering team of the 2005 Summit on the Future of Hunting in Florida, is a member of the Florida Wildlife Magazine Advisory Council, and was instrumental in helping to develop the organization now known as the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NASC WEB SITE