Staff

Chris is the youngest son of Mike and Sheralee Lawson. He was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho but was raised at the HFA fly shop…literally! He spent two years serving a full time mission for the LDS Church in the Houston, Texas area, and graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Recreation Leadership and Business Management.

Chris is also an accomplished waterfowl, upland bird, and turkey hunter as well as an archery hunting fanatic. He has been practicing taxidermy since 2007 and specializes in upland game birds and waterfowl. Chris spent eight years as an accomplished full time guide for Henry’s Fork Anglers before he was promoted to Manager of Henry’s Fork Anglers in 2010. He is no longer a full time guide, but runs the occasional overflow trip.

Chris’ responsibility now lies in assisting and directing Henry’s Fork Anglers. He holds an outfitters license in Idaho and Montana with special use permits on three National Forests, Bureau of Land Management, Yellowstone Park, and Harriman State Park. Chris has the direct responsibility with the guiding operation as well as the retail shop.

Chris has 3 daughters and 1 son: Ruby, Livia, Daphne, and Oliver. In 2019, Chris built a home near the banks of the Henry’s Fork, just north of Saint Anthony.

Andy is from Redwood City, CA. He received his B.S. in Marine Science from University Alaska Southeast, Juneau. His inspiration for fly fishing came from his late father who took him fishing in Northern California from the time he was 5 years old. Andy has always had a passion for the outdoors. He is an outstanding angler and an avid waterfowl hunter. He has shared his fly fishing passion and love for this area with our clients as a member of our guide staff since 2011. He is dedicated to preserving our fisheries and natural resources. During the off-season he enjoys traveling to Baja chasing Rooster Fish and South America in pursuit of Peacock Bass. Andy and his lovely wife Amy enjoy their home in Chester with their three wonderful children; Dylan, Zoey and Madison.

Mike started working as a fishing guide in 1974 and today he is one of the best known and most experienced outfitters in the country. His book, Spring Creeks, has already become a classic. His newest book, Fly Fishing Guide to the Henry’s Fork, is a must have for anyone planning to fish these storied waters. He is also featured in numerous fly tying and fly fishing videos. Check out Mike’s Deadly Dozen Fly Collection.

Mike is a strong supporter of the conservation effort to protect our resources. He is a founding and life member of the Henry’s Fork Foundation and a founder of the Upper Snake River Fly Fishers. He is a member of the Madison River Foundation and a life member of the Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited He is also a strong supporter of Friends of the Teton River and the Teton Regional Land Trust..

He has always strived to be the best outfitter in the fly fishing business. He remains committed to the owner, management, shop staff, guides and especially the customers and guests. His ultimate objective is for the total experience of every individual to meet or exceed their expectations.

Mike has traveled to many of the greatest fly fishing destinations throughout the world and he continues to explore new opportunities. Most of his exploits occur during the winter months when fishing days in Idaho are limited. The great fly fishing he has experienced throughout the world only serves to reinforce his conviction that the best is right in his own backyard. His heart will always be with the home waters he has loved and enjoyed all of his life.

Sheralee’s history with Henry’s Fork Anglers goes back to its beginnings in 1976. She has traveled with Mike all around the world to the various fly fishing destinations, however her favorite place is right here in Idaho. If it wasn’t for her hard work, Henry’s Fork Anglers would probably have crashed long ago.

She is the merchandising master. Sheralee has an eye for the fly shop and gets our products into the customer’s’ hands. When she comes into the shop our staff stands alert. She makes sure everyone is working hard. She knows where the business needs to go, and we enjoy having her as part of our management team.

Sheralee lives in Saint Anthony with her husband Mike and their two dogs. She loves her three children, Shaun, Jeanette and Chris. Her place as a mother and grandmother are paramount in her life. She loves time spent with her three grandsons (Beau, Tanner, and Ollie) and three granddaughters (Ruby, Livia and Daphne). Besides fly fishing Sheralee also has a passion for hiking. She recently hiked the Grand Canyon from rim to rim (and back) in two days

Mark grew up in a family dedicated to conservation. His Grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. first came to Jackson Hole with his three oldest sons including Mark’s father, Nelson Rockefeller, in 1924 and returned in 1926. Because of those two trips Mr. Rockefeller resolved to help preserve the threatened valley, resulting in the creation of Teton National Park.

Over the last 20 plus years, Mark has made his own impact on the area by helping to protect over 5 miles of critical and threatened habitat along the canyon of the South Fork, restoring and redeveloping the South Fork Lodge, and working closely with Mike Lawson to help build upon the already established legacy of Henry’s Fork Anglers. Together, Mark and Mike are committed to making sure Henry’s Fork Anglers always remains the finest fly shop anywhere, serving and supporting its customers and surrounding resources with energy, integrity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

In addition, Mark’s passion and commitment to conservation has led him to work with or support numerous high impact and world class conservation organizations including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Henry’s Fork Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Teton Regional Land Trust, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife Refuge Association, and the National Parks Foundation.