Meet The Staff
Since our farm was established in 1929 there have been several styles of management. The current form allows us to be able to produce a large amount of pheasants and other gamebirds with superior quality and consistency.
Each area is supervised closely by managers who are experts in their fields. Each of these areas works closely together to ensure a quality end product. The products are then sold by our friendly and helpful sales department. In our sales department there are specialists in each area; however, each representative is trained to help and assist our customers in all aspects of their order.
Below is a list of those who can help and assist you in your area of need. For staff contact information, please visit the staff directory page.
William MacFarlane
Owner/President
I grew up working on our pheasant farm. After high school, I left Janesville to go to college at the University of Houston. After graduating in 1979 with a degree in Economics, I returned home to run the farm with my father, Don. I was born when my father was 51 years old, so when I returned from college, my dad was in his mid 70’s. One of the first things my father did after I returned home was to incorporate the business. My father passed away in 1985, and I continued to manage the farm.
I enjoy the many opportunities that owning MacFarlane Pheasants provides me. My daily efforts at the farm are concentrated on long range planning, marketing, and keeping the farm profitable. I am an active member of organizations that focus on securing the future of our business, such as Bird Shippers of America (BSA), the North American Gamebird Association (NAGA), and the Wisconsin Game Preserve Association (WGPA). Outside of work, I participate in community volunteer projects such as United Way and Meals on Wheels. I also enjoy traveling, playing poker, and spending time with friends and family.
Sarah
Vice President of Operations
Welcome to our great website at MacFarlane Pheasants! We are happy you are taking the time to “meet our staff.” I started my career at MacFarlanes in January of 2010 and learned many of the positions at the farm including: Chick Sales Coordinator, Dressed Sales Coordinator, Mature Sales Assistant, Office Manager, General Manager, Director of Operations, and finally landed at Vice President of Operations. I am a board member of the North American Gamebird Association and on the Wisconsin Gamebird Preserve Association board.
I grew up in Clinton, Wisconsin, and come from an agricultural background. I graduated in 2009 from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse with a B.S. in Political Science. When I am not busy at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, trying new restaurants, all Wisconsin sports and boating. I live on the river in Janesville with my significant other and son.
Chris
Vice President of Production
My name is Chris and I am the Vice President of Production for MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. I have been working for the company since 1998, and have worked in all areas of the company. Currently, I coordinate many of the day to day operations as well as planning for the future. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a double major in Wildlife Management and Biology.
I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and love to get outdoors as much as possible. Hunting and fishing, like many others, sits atop my list of hobbies.
Troy
Director of Production
My name is Troy. I am currently one of the Production Managers at MacFarlane Pheasants. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with a degree in Animal Science. I have been working at MacFarlane Pheasants since 2008 and oversee various aspects of bird production, including Farm Management, Process Crew, Milton Farm and Breeder Farms in both Janesville and Missouri locations.
My wife Linda, our son Noah and I currently live in Lindenhurst, Illinois with our two dogs Gator and Rubble. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, landscaping and home projects.
Shayne
Director of Human Resources
Hello! My name is Shayne. I am currently the Director of Food Products here at MacFarlane Pheasants. I have been with the company since June of 2006. I was originally hired as a flight pen manager where I spent the better part of a decade caring for and shipping mature hunt birds.
I was born in Ft. Myers Florida and grew up in Caledonia Wisconsin which is a rural community in Racine county. I spent a lot of my time as a youth at my family farm on the shores of Lake Michigan. I attended J.I. Case High School in Racine and am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where I studied various subjects including industrial hygiene and safety protocol.
I now live in Elkhorn, Wi and in my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my wife Jessica who is a high school teacher in Lake Geneva, my son Cole, and my daughter Isla. I also like camping, riding my fat bike, and gardening. I also hold the title of best ice fisherman at MacFarlane Pheasants and spend most of the winter on the lakes.
Sarah
Head of Sales Manager/Mature Sales Account Manager
Hi, my name is Sarah, better known as Bake. I have been with MacFarlane Pheasants since 2013. I started out raising the Hungarians, French and Whites and later moved on to the Dressed Department. I am now the Mature Sales Coordinator and also the Head of Sales Manager. I grew up in Albany, WI and graduated from Carroll University with a BS degree in Biology with an emphasis in Animal Behavior along with two minors in Physiology and Small Business Management. I currently live in Milton with my two beautiful daughters. I enjoy gardening, camping and spending time with friends and family.
Brian
Brooder Manager
Hi, I’m Brian. I joined the MacFarlane staff in the spring of 2012 working with the “Pen Crew” and have taken on many roles here at the farm. Currently I am the Brooder Manager.
I grew up in Williams Bay, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduating with a degree in Fisheries Management. I currently live in Edgerton with my wife, who is a third grade teacher and two children Brooklyn and Asher. In my free time I like to fish, hunt, wood carve, and spend time with my Family.
Karina
Chick and Egg Sales Manager
Hello, my name is Karina. I joined MacFarlane Pheasants in October 2016 as the office Administrative Assistant. Prior to joining MacFarlane Pheasants, I worked as a Retail Marketing Manager. After graduating High School in 2007, I attended a few semesters of college before moving into the working world. I am bilingual and read, write and speak fluently in Spanish.
I am originally from Southern California but moved to Wisconsin in the fall of 2015. When I’m not at work, I enjoy reading, hiking and traveling with my husband and my daughter, Eleanor.
Rich
Hatchery Manager
Hello, my name is Rich. I started at Macfarlane Pheasants in October 2019 as an Over the Road Driver. My job was to haul mature pheasants and partridge all over the U.S. and Canada. I started as Hatchery Manager as of April of 2024.
I grew up in Janesville, WI and graduated from Parker Senior High School in 1988. After H.S, I joined the United States Navy and was in the Desert Storm of 1991.
After my military service I was a car salesman and then a welder at Stoughton Trailers and Lear Corporation (part of GM at the time). After GM shut down, I got my CDL and worked for Chamber and Owens for 12 years and finally ending at MacFarlane Pheasants.
On my off time I like to go up to my buddies’ cabin in Adams County where we hunt deer and enjoy the wilderness. I also enjoy fishing, golfing and boating on the river with friends. I married my wife Cari in 2013, and we live in the Township of Beloit. I have 2 girls of my own and 2 stepsons along with 3 dogs.
Brett
Milton Farm Manager
I’m Brett Hammon and I am 24 and from Brodhead WI. I have lived there my whole life and graduated from Brodhead High in 2017. I was in Boy Scouts and FFA growing up along with some sports. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout and also got my State degree in FFA. After high school I went on to Blackhawk Tech and got my Associates degree in Agribusiness. I started working at MacFarlane Pheasants in 2018 on the brooder crew, after that I went to the catching crew for a season, then farm management where I ran center farm for 3 years. I currently work as the manager at our Milton, WI farm.
Len
Pen Crew Manager
Hi my name is Len, I have been MacFarlane’s since 2017. At my time here, I have worked at many places on the farm. I currently work as the Pen Crew Manager. I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa.
Shane
Missouri Farm Manager
Hello my name is Shane. I currently manage the farm at our Missouri location. I have been with the company since 2020. I enjoy hunting and fishing on my time off, and also spending time with my wife and family.
Kyleigh
Administrative Specialist
Hello, my name is Kyleigh. I have been with MacFarlane Pheasants since 2021 as a Part-Time office assistant. Since then, I have gone full time and have grown in my role.
Prior to joining the MacFarlane team, I attended UW-Green Bay, worked at the ice arena as a Zamboni driver, and also worked as a CNA for many years.
I am locally grown in Janesville, WI.
When I am not in the office, I love golfing, caring for my large plant collection, and spending time with my family of 5.