President
Rick Marzan is the Founder and President of the Great Pee Dee Hunt Club and Great Pee Dee Dreams, a nonprofit established in 2024. He resides in Charleston, South Carolina, and also spends time in Sweden, where his son lives.
Before founding the Hunt Club, Marzan made his mark in the pizza industry by opening Noah’s Antica Pizzeria (2012–2015) in South Carolina, named after his son. His path to entrepreneurship has been diverse—he played football at the University of Kentucky, transitioned into minor league baseball, worked in the corporate world, and later studied theater in New York.
Marzan co-starred in the 1988 comedy Bull Durham alongside Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon, playing “Jose,” a superstitious player with a cursed glove and chicken-bone cross. He also appeared for two years on ER with George Clooney. He has a lengthy resume’, both in TV and Film. Despite spending 24 years in California, Marzan never felt truly at home there. His passion for pizza and the culinary arts was fueled by his mentorship with Pepe Miele, president of the North American branch of Vera Pizza Napoletana, an international organization that protects authentic Neapolitan pizza. “Pepe taught me the art of making Neapolitan pizza, and I became very passionate about the process,” Marzan recalls. In 2010, he drove cross-country to South Carolina with a business plan in hand and began building his culinary dream. Marzan’s pizzas stand out for their imported Italian tomatoes and flour, along with his use of a specialized dough mixer. His signature creation, the Pizza Noah, features tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, and blueberries. “It takes time to experiment with ingredients and water, but through trial and error I found what works. Instead of trying to do many things well, we aim to excel in one.” He applies this same philosophy to the Hunt Club and nonprofit. For Marzan, cooking is performance art: “When I’m cooking, it feels like being back on stage. I put my heart into it—it’s an art form.” At the Hunt Club, however, he finds a different kind of stage: “When I’m there, it’s about connecting with nature and God. It’s my sanctuary.”
Soon after founding the Hunt Club, Marzan launched the nonprofit Great Pee Dee Dreams. Something ignited in me after seeing so many veterans who had honorably served their country go without. Today, the organization hosts special events for wounded veterans, first responders, and Gold Star kids. “It’s been a wild success, and I never expected it to grow this fast. I’ve found my purpose.”
Vice-President
Ronnie Hollier was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is an alumnus of St. Joseph Parochial School, Cardinal Newman High School, The Citadel, and Presbyterian College. His educational background reflects a lifelong commitment to discipline, leadership, and service.
Mr. Hollier has built a distinguished career in business leadership and organizational development, earning a reputation for integrity, strategic vision, and dedication to excellence. He has held key leadership roles overseeing operations, building teams, and driving long-term growth. A member of the Cardinal Newman Hall of Fame, he also serves as President of the Cardinal Newman High School Alumni Board/Association. These experiences have equipped him to bring both structure and innovation to nonprofit governance.
As Vice President of Great Pee Dee Dreams, Mr. Hollier is deeply committed to advancing the organization’s mission of serving wounded veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. Devoted to his two daughters and grandchildren, he brings both professional expertise and personal passion to his role. He works closely with the President, board members, and community partners to expand outreach, secure resources, and ensure the success of programs that provide healing and life-changing outdoor experiences.
Guided by faith, patriotism, and gratitude for those who have served our nation, Mr. Hollier’s leadership reflects not only his professional strengths but also his personal dedication to giving back to the community and honoring the sacrifices of America’s heroes.
Treasurer
Lt. Colonel Christopher Turner currently serves as the Deputy Integrated Air Missile Defense and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Chief at United States Central Command. In this critical role, he is responsible for the coordination, integration, and sustainment of air and missile defense capabilities across the CENTCOM area of responsibility—one of the most strategically significant regions in the world. His work ensures the readiness and interoperability of joint and coalition forces in countering evolving aerial and missile threats.
A career Guardsman, LTC Turner began his service in 1995 when he enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Over the course of three decades, he has risen through the ranks with distinction, holding key leadership positions and deploying in support of multiple combat operations across the Middle East and Africa. His extensive operational experience and dedication reflect an unwavering commitment to national defense and patriotic service.
LTC Turner is an alumnus of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He is currently completing his Master of Science in Leadership, further sharpening his expertise in strategic management and organizational leadership. His academic and professional pursuits underscore a lifelong dedication to growth, service, and excellence.
Beyond his military duties, LTC Turner is an active leader in his community. He serves on the Board of Trustees and contributes to the advancement of Leadership South Carolina. He is also a proud member of the Washington Light Infantry, one of the nation’s oldest military organizations, and is recognized as a Liberty Fellow within the prestigious Aspen Global Leadership Network. Through these roles, he exemplifies the values of service, mentorship, and civic responsibility, extending his leadership beyond the battlefield to enrich the broader community.
With a career defined by operational excellence, educational achievement, and community engagement, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher D. Turner stands as a model of military and civic leadership, embodying both the warrior ethos and the servant-leader spirit.