Our Staff

Our entire staff has deep Texas roots and a commitment to Texas hospitality. We’re dedicated to ensuring your enjoyment, every time you visit.

Joe B. Kercheville

Chairman and Co-founder

Joe grew up in San Antonio, TX and the Hill Country. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and the Thunderbird Institute for Foreign Trade in Phoenix and has been an investment professional for over forty years. He and his wife, Ann, bought Joshua Creek Ranch in 1986 and opened it for guests in 1990. Joe’s passion for the outdoors has led him on sailing, big game hunting, wing-shooting, and fly-fishing adventures around the world.

Ann Kercheville

President and Co-founder

Ann grew up in Harlingen, TX and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. After a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant and financial officer for a San Antonio-based New York Stock Exchange company, she launched a second career in ranch management at Joshua Creek Ranch. She shares an appreciation of the outdoors with Joe and their two sons, traveling with them on hunting and fishing trips.

Joseph Kercheville

Outdoor Operations Manager

Joseph grew up on the ranch, spending many days working, hunting and fishing. He decided in 2009 to make Joshua Creek Ranch his career after graduating  from the Texas Military Institute in San Antonio and University of Texas McCombs Business School in Austin.

Brent Hilliard

Business Manager

As a University of Texas at Austin Business School graduate, and former owner/operator of a successful scuba diving business in the Florida Keys, Brent’s recreational business management and customer service experiences are well suited to the hunting, shooting, and fishing environment at Joshua Creek Ranch. Originally from Dallas, Brent’s love for the outdoors brought him to the Texas Hill Country for its “quality of life,” including the hiking, biking, and kayaking opportunities in the area.

Kay Read

Executive Chef

Born in New Orleans, Kay qualifies as one of those “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as soon as could” types when she moved here at the age of 4. She grew up cooking with her mom, who was also a spectacular cook. At one point she ran her own plant nursery and landscaping company. She has worked at Joshua Creek Ranch as the chef for 6 years. It would be hard to find someone who truly loves the outdoors more than Kay, as you will find her kayaking, camping, and caving on a daily basis.

Rebecca Moore                                                                                                        

Executive Assistant, Lodging Facilities Manager

Rebecca was born and raised in Pasadena, TX. She comes from a family of hunters and outdoorsmen, and she moved to the Texas Hill Country in 1988. The majority of her work history has been in Customer Service and Administrative Assistance. She started with Joshua Creek in 1992 but left in 2000 to pursue other interests. She couldn’t stay away long though and has since rejoined the Joshua Creek Ranch team.

Eric Harrison                                                                                                             

Hunting Guide, Sporting Clays Manager and Certified Shooting Instructor

Eric grew up in Kentucky along the Ohio River. He shared a passion for hunting with his father, who would regularly take Eric on his hunting trips since the age of 4. He graduated from South East Illinois in 2002 and moved to Texas to pursue a career as a hunting guide and started working at Joshua Creek Ranch in 2007.

Jesse Grace

Hunting Guide, Ranch Gamekeeper

Jesse was born and raised in Oregon. With a passion for hunting and the outdoors, he completed Swan Mountain Wilderness Guide School and began his career as a guide in Montana. He has since moved to Texas and continued his career as a guide with Joshua Creek Ranch for the past seven years.

Erin Shields

Guest Services Coordinator

Erin grew up in Missouri, graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University, and is currently working on her Master’s in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys any excuse to go fishing, camping, and hiking.

Michael Davis

Dinner Chef

Born in Louisiana, Michael has been cooking since graduation from college with a degree in hotel restaurant management. He moved to the Texas Hill Country in 1985 and has had a career as sous chef and executive chef at several fine San Antonio and Boerne area restaurants and private clubs. Michael is a hunter, a deep sea fisherman, and a dedicated conservative talk radio listener while creating sumptuous wild game recipes in the Joshua Creek Ranch kitchen.