Meet the Persimmon Hill Team

Jim Shelley - President and Owner
Jim has been hunting the wild turkey for 30 years and is a skilled outdoorsman. After serving 20 years in the US Army, Jim decided to start making turkey calls in 1997. Since that time he has won numerous local and national awards. But more important than awards, is the pleasure he gets out of making great hunting calls. He has sold clients various calls in 30 states. Take a look at the testimonials page to get a flavor of what hunter's think of Jim's calls. Jim loves the Lord and his family and is a deacon at Blaney Baptist Church in Elgin, SC.

Mike Irvin - Sales and ProStaff
Mike is an avid outdoorsman and knows how to hunt the elusive wild turkey. Jim met Mike at Blaney Baptist Church in Elgin, SC several years ago. They quickly became best friends. Mike is a retired US Army Master Sergeant and belonged to the elite Rangers. Mike helps Jim make his award winning turkey calls and is in charge of sales. Mike is a christian and belongs to Blaney Baptist church where he's served as deacon and is currently appointed as a trustee. Like Jim, he loves spending time with the grandkids.

Andrew Irvin - Sales and Prostaff
Andrew is the son of Mike Irvin. Andrew, like his Dad, is an avid hunter. Andrew is a great caller and has mastered the diaphragm call. He loves teaching kids how to use various calls. He'a great asset to the Persimmon Hill team. Andrew is a christian and attends Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin, SC.