226 Victoria Way, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Meet Our Team of Experts
Jonathan Gassett, Ph.D.
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Dr. Gassett has more than 25 years experience as a wildlife biologist, land manager, and high level governmental policy maker in the wildlife conservation field. Jon's education includes a Master’s and Doctorate degrees in wildlife management and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with The Wildlife Society. Jon served as Commissioner for t
Dr. Gassett has more than 25 years experience as a wildlife biologist, land manager, and high level governmental policy maker in the wildlife conservation field. Jon's education includes a Master’s and Doctorate degrees in wildlife management and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with The Wildlife Society. Jon served as Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the Wildlife Division Director, and Big Game Coordinator.
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Dr. Blevins is a Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Kristie's education includes a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include wildlife crime and prevention. She is also a highly-trained quantitative analyst. She teaches upper division and graduate lev
Dr. Blevins is a Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Kristie's education includes a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include wildlife crime and prevention. She is also a highly-trained quantitative analyst. She teaches upper division and graduate level classes in data analysis, research methodology, and statistics.
Robin Gassett
Kristie R. Blevins, Ph.D.
Robin Gassett
Robin is a Wildlife Specialist, licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and licensed pesticide applicator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He services the Northern Kentucky, Cynthiana, Georgetown, and East Lexington areas. Robin has more than 40 years experience and education as a land manager specializing in quality deer management.
Robin is a Wildlife Specialist, licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and licensed pesticide applicator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He services the Northern Kentucky, Cynthiana, Georgetown, and East Lexington areas. Robin has more than 40 years experience and education as a land manager specializing in quality deer management. He manages more than 600 acres in northeastern Kentucky where he regularly produces trophy-quality white-tailed deer and turkeys.
Jason Sparrow
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Robin Gassett
Jason is a Wildlife Specialist, licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and licensed Pesticide Applicator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He primarily services Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, and surrounding areas. Jason has more than 18 years experience with wildlife management, lands management, and nuisance wildlife control. He
Jason is a Wildlife Specialist, licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and licensed Pesticide Applicator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He primarily services Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, and surrounding areas. Jason has more than 18 years experience with wildlife management, lands management, and nuisance wildlife control. He also loves the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Z is a Wildlife Specialist, licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and licensed Pesticide Applicator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He services the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. He is a huge fan of the wilderness and has enjoyed hunting, camping, and working outdoors since he was a kid. Z currently attends Northern Kentucky University majoring in Criminal Justice.
Chris Griffith
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Zach (Z) Waldrop
Chris is a Wildlife Specialist and licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator for Southern Wildlife Resources. He services the Central and Northern Kentucky areas. Chris enjoys all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting. He is also a passionate mentor for young people wanting to learn to hunt, fish, or shoot.
Our Background & Mission
Background
Southern Wildlife Resources LLC was formed in 2007 by Dr. Jonathan Gassett when he saw a critical need for a group of wildlife experts to provide assistance in natural resources management to private citizens, corporate landowners, and government agencies. He specifically developed Southern Wildlife Resources to:
- Resolve the growing conflict between urban wildlife and human populations
- Manage the increasing demand for fish and wildlife for recreational use.
- Specialize in conservation land management, planning, and education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the leader in managing, conserving, and protecting the wildlife resources for our customers. We will accomplish this mission by providing professional expertise that promotes common-sense decisions and processes that benefit private landowners, communities, corporate partners, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.