Fisheries Management Leadership
David Beasley
Director of Fisheries, Fisheries Biologist
David Beasley is a fisheries biologist leading the fisheries division for all of SOLitude’s service areas. David has an extensive background in progressive management techniques related to water quality, plankton management, fish species management and population dynamics, and is highly experienced in the creation and maintenance of both balanced and trophy fisheries. His expertise includes the management of ponds and indoor facilities for aquaculture purposes, and the development of more than 27 species of forage and predator fish, including warm, cool and cold water species.
Dave is also a licensed aquatic pesticide applicator in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, as well as an AquaMaster and Aqua Control trained service technician and a SePRO Preferred Applicator.
In 2004, David graduated from the State University of New York in Cobleskill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture. For nearly five years following graduation, David worked as a fisheries manager at the private fish and game preserve “Savannah Dhu” in upstate New York. The property consists of 450 acres of water, broken down into 4 lakes, 60 ponds and an indoor culturing facility. Throughout his industry career, David guided hundreds of fishing outings, aiding in his overall understanding of fish behavior and successful fisheries management.
In his spare time, David enjoys taking part in many outdoor activities, including his two favorites: whitetail archery and ice fishing. He enjoys all types of hunting, fishing, camping, water sports and just relaxing in the outdoors.
Danny "Ray" Doty Jr.
Aquatic Project Manager, Fisheries Biologist (TX)
Ray Doty is the Aquatic Project Manager in the Texas region. As an Aquatic Project Manager and Fisheries Biologist that has been working with landowners for over 15 years, Ray is passionate about helping restore balance, and deliver results for client fisheries while improving the aesthetics of waterbodies. Ray is responsible for managing, organizing, and planning fisheries and aquatic-based projects in and around the Texas region.
Originally from Vicksburg, Mississippi, Ray is the youngest of 3 boys. He has two sons, one daughter, and one stepson. He and his wife, Elizabeth, live in east Texas. Ray has a great love for the outdoors and regularly enjoys fishing, camping, and hunting.
Peyton Woods
Fisheries Project Manager, Aquatic Scientist
Tyler Meighan
Fisheries Project Manager, Fisheries Scientist
Watch Our Fisheries Team In Action!
SOLitude was built by the hard work, dedication & passion of aquatic experts in lake management to find solutions for our clients.