Meet the Owners of Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge
Meet the owners, Gary and Jeanne Sampson! They enjoy being partners and have welcomed many guests to Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge. Gary has been an outfitter and in the lodge operation business for 20+ years. He was a professional hockey player for the Washington Capitals and played in the 1984 Olympics. This has contributed to his team mentality for running the lodge. He knows and believes that it takes more than one person to be successful; the combined effort of his lodge team makes Kodiak Sportsman’s a great lodge and experience for his guests. Jeanne Sampson has delighted guests with her culinary expertise. Jeanne has been chef not only here, but also in other remote locations during her 20+ year cooking career.
Rick and Kelley Stonke are very excited to have become partners in Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge in 2017. Rick has lived in Alaska since 1969. He has hunted and fished on Kodiak Island since 1985 and has been guest and friend of the Lodge since 2006. He’s been self- employed in Anchorage for the past 25 years and looks forward to this new adventure.
Kelley came to Alaska in 1980 with her family and met Rick shortly thereafter. She has worked for the Lodge as Financial Controller since 2007. Rick and Kelley have always enjoyed the outdoors and have passed that love to their 3 children and 6 grand-children.
Our Team of Fishing Guides
Meet our team of amazing guides. Each of our guides is highly skilled and very knowledgeable of the surrounding waters. You can be sure that you are in good hands!
Conrad was born and raised in Old Harbor. He has been guiding for Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge since 2003! Conrad is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. His hobbies include hunting and fishing and he likes to spend his free time with his wife. He has five children and six grandchildren.
Caden was born in Anchorage and raised in Old Harbor. He has been guiding for Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge since 2018! Caden is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and commercial fisherman. He loves to spend his free time working on vehicles, hunting, and fishing.
Nikkia was born in Priest Lake, Idaho and moved to Old Harbor in 1998. He has been guiding for Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge since 2005! Nikkia is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and registered big game guide. His hobbies include hunting and fishing and he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two sons.
Wesley was born and raised in Old Harbor. He has been guiding for Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge since 2014! Wesley is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and licensed assistant hunting guide. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and crabbing and he likes to spend his free time with his girlfriend and son.
Allen was born and raised in Old Harbor. He has been processing fish for Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge since 2003. Allen grew up commercial fishing and crabbing and he has spent the last 28 years processing fish. His hobbies include hunting, gathering, and he likes to spend his free time with his family. He has seven children and eight grandchildren.