Joey
Hancock
Joey
always knew that he was a traveler on this journey even back in
his early years. In the seventh grade he won a state-wide essay
contest.In his high school years he was always on stage building
school spirit. As an Eagle Scout, he developed the ability to
communicate leadership principles. In his sophomore year in
college, Joey won the college wide speech contest where he
received the Hallum Speech Award and a standing ovation from the
student body.
Since then, Joey has been on stages all across America. He has
been asked to speak for high schools, colleges, seminaries,
civic clubs, churches and corporations. As an outdoor TV
personality, professional guide and outdoor writer, Joey speaks
at many Wild Game Dinners and Outdoor Events. Joey and his dogs
have been a part of the Quail Unlimited Celebrity Hunt.
Corporations such as the Georgia Farm Bureau, the Georgia
Forestry Association, Allgood Pest Solutions and various
Districts of the Boy Scouts of America have used Joey, plus many
others. Joey was asked to address the United States Coast Guard
Academy and his address was distributed to military Chaplains
across the world. After Operation Desert Storm, Joey addressed
the soldiers on base at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The Georgia Writer's Association named Hancock "Georgia
Inspirational Author of the Year 2006" for his book Success
Afield, BH Publishing, Nashville, TN. His newest book Stories He
Can Tell, Tog e' Bog Publishing, Snellville, GA has been
nominated for the same award for 2011. Songs For the Planet, Inc
of Nashville, TN signed Hancock to a songwriter contract and
also a comedy record deal "The Thinking Man" that was released
on January 26, 2012 by PPMI, Nashville, TN.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Joey now lives with his wife
in Georgia. He graduated Parker High School, North Greenville
College, Furman University and Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
by Immanuel Baptist Seminary.
For twenty eight years Joey was a full time career pastor. The
next eight years he was with one of America's oldest religious
organizations in America, the American Tract Society, as Vice
President Baptist Networking. Many Christian and secular
organizations have used Joey in the design and development of
manuals and strategies for their projects. Now, Joey travels
full-time, speaking and writing His message of comedy,
encouragement and success.
Acoustical music is a big part of Joey's journey. He plays both
the guitar and mandolin. Presently, his is an endorsement artist
for Morgan Monroe Acoustical Instruments. Bluegrass venues
across the country frequently use Joey for good down home fun.
He has opened for Grammy winning Ralph Stanley and the Clinch
Mountain Boys and 'Lil Roy Lewis and the Lewis Family, the First
Family in Bluegrass music, Charlie Lovin and many others. Joey
plays with the bluegrass group Just Passin' Thru.
An avid outdoorsman, Joey was listed as one of the "Top Ten
Turkey Hunters" in Alabama (1991) and is on the pro staff of a
number of outdoor companies. He has been a professional guide
for quail and turkey for over twenty years. He speaks at many
Wild Game Banquets and outdoor events all across the country.He
was the Chaplain for a NASCAR Busch racing team for a few years.
Saving the best for last, Joey is a strong family man. He and
his beautiful wife, Pam, have been married for 42 years. She
often travels with Joey and plays the stand up bass in their
bluegrass band. Getting to meet her is a strong reason to have
Joey for your event.
They have two children, Stephanie and Jay. Stephanie and her
husband, Dale who is an educator, have two children Preston and
Kimberlin. Stephanie is a professional personal trainer and life
coach. Jay is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Georgia and is a Veterinarian in Grayson,
Georgia. With all those bird dogs, Jay is a big part of the
team.
From this strong foundation, Joey draws both illustrations and
principles that will entertain and encourage your audience.
After the event, Joey will remain for a handshake and a howdy.
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