Our Mission
The Dewville Social Club started out as a group of friends that wanted to have fun and give back to their communities. Our vision is for families and friends to join together for a common cause and effectively help those who find themselves in need.
We are committed to initiating purpose driven events and raising awareness for key charitable organizations through fellowship and fundraising.
Officers
Michael Shane Byrd
President & Founder
Mr. Byrd is an entrepreneur and experienced executive in the oil & gas development, water resource development, and power infrastructure / generation markets. Mr. Byrd has helped build and grow a variety of businesses as well implement focused business and M&A strategies. He is currently the VP of Project Development at Power Infrastructure Partners where his role is to develop new small- and large-scale infrastructure projects while growing industry relationships. Previously of Texas Pacific Land Corp. (TPL), Mr. Byrd helped launch and grow their water business segment into one of the largest water businesses in the Permian Basin while developing an expertise in scaling business operations and building hyper-successful teams. Following these successes, he started An Influence Above business consulting and mentorship program where he focuses on mentoring young professionals and company teams into leaders in their companies, communities, and homes. He is a founder and president of the Dewville Social Club, a non-profit organization focused on raising funds for pediatric cancer and local community philanthropy. He is part of the newly formed Brittney’s Hope, a non-profit organization using a strategic method developed by the UT Health Science Center to deal with alcoholism and drug addiction in children and young adults. He is a devout Catholic follower of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And he is a father to three amazing boys: John Michael, Jaxon Virgil and Ryan Shane Byrd.
Neal Baker
Vice President
Neal resides in La Vernia, Texas, where he owns two small businesses; a residential rental company with properties across Stockdale and La Vernia, as well as a residential construction company specializing in remodeling and new builds.
Neal’s dedication to his community led him to start an annual benefit held in his backyard called Baker’s Boil, with proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. As the event continued to grow, he partnered with The Dewville Social Club and has since seen the annual participation grow exponentially every year.
His greatest passion is raising his two children, Karson and Kendyl, who are active in sports, church, and raising pigs through the FFA.
Josh Cotter
Controller
In 2018, Mr. Cotter joined DVSC, later assuming a board position in 2021. Guided by his profound faith, dedication to family, and career aspirations as an oil and gas professional, he found resonance in DVSC’s commitment to community support and service. The organization’s steadfast mission to assist local individuals in need deeply moved him. Josh shares his life with Jenna Cotter and is a loving father to Jase and Jessa. During his free time, he volunteers at the
church and treasures moments with loved ones, whether engaging in outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing or tending to livestock in the pastures.
Shannon West
Secretary
Shannon is a Seguin resident, who was raised in Stockdale, Texas. She is a graduate with a registered nursing degree as well as a business owner in partnership with her brother.
She enjoys playing golf, time at the lake and most of all, time with her family and friends.
She joined the Dewville Social Club because she loves being a part of something so special and giving back to the kids and community. She has spent countless hours organizing fundraisers and events benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in their fight against childhood cancer, as well as raising money for scholarships. This club means the world to her and is near and dear to her heart.
Board Members
Guy West
Guy is a founding member of The Dewville Social Club. He has participated in growing The Club by members sponsoring kids with money from their own pockets and organizing fundraisers for friends in need, to an official 501(c)(3) non-profit that annually hosts Baker’s Boil and The Gary West Memorial Golf Tournament, responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer, scholarships, and various community needs.
Guy, a graduate of Southwest Texas State University, is a business owner and partner who is married to Lori West, also a member of the DVSC. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to live music shows, attending steak night with the boys, and riding his motorcycle.
David Frasier
David, a lifelong resident and 5th generation Texan was fortunate to join the DVSC when it was founded.
David has used his friendship with his Brothers and Sisters in the club and all its members to organize numerous Fundraisers, Scholarships and Benefits to help numerous local families and children within the community and in particular help St. Judes with their continued fight with pediatric cancer.
Jay Oliver
Jay Oliver is a devoted husband, loving father, and a lifelong resident of Wilson County. With an unwavering faith in God, profound belief in the power of faith, family, and community. Jay exemplifies the values of compassion, integrity, and service.
Jay has been a member of The Dewville Social Club for over 10 years and was honored and humbled when asked to be on the board. He believes in giving back and volunteering with his brothers and sisters of the DVSC. Most of all he is blessed to be part of the DVSC team that serves the local community and their partnership with St Jude’s.
Nick Billings
Nick has served as a board member and chairman with The Dewville Social Club within the financial and planning committees for over 5 years. His inspiration to volunteer comes from witnessing a child who has beat cancer ring the ceremonial bell, and knowing The Club’s donations have helped play a small part in that. His goal for the DVSC is to help provide transportation for patients and their families who live in rural areas get to treatment centers for the care they need to fight pediatric cancer.
Nick is a Texas State Alumni, avid reader, and passionate outdoorsman.
Ethan Wellman
Ethan, a native of Stockdale, Texas, is a proud alumnus of Texas A&M, Class of 2011. He is a production foreman in the oil and gas industry with 10+ years’ experience. Ethan and his wife Amber share 2 daughters, Harlye and Londyn.
Ethan first became involved with The Club as it was transitioning from the weekly Steak Night to an established non-profit organization. As the events grew, participation became a family affair. Harlye’s homemade cookies have raised thousands of dollars through the years in our silent and live auctions.
