About Us
 
       Paul Dorsett is the owner and operator of Total Lake Management. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University class of 1992 and 1994, respectively. Paul is experienced in aquatic ecosystems including fish production, aquatic plant control and water quality issues. His involvement with aquaculture and business management began in 1989. In 1994, while working as the manager for TAMU fisheries research station, Paul took on a weekend job working for Bob Lusk (owner of Texoma Hatchery and Pond Boss Magazine) managing private ponds. Private pond management in Texas proved to be his passion and in 1998, Paul purchased the southern portion of Bob's business renaming the business Total Lake Management. Paul is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture as a commercial aquatic herbicide applicator, a member of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, and serves on the board of directors for the Texas Aquaculture Association.
       Matt Ward is a resident fisheries biologist. A native of Dallas, Texas Matt began his pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Biology, at Texas A&M University, after spending 6 years with his family in Chad, Africa. Following completion of his degree Matt went on to pursue a Master of Science in Biochemistry also from Texas A&M University. During this time Matt worked in a laboratory studying molecular biology for three years when he decided the call of the Texas outdoors was just too strong to resist. He now works with our team providing new perspectives on fisheries management. An avid fisherman, Matt enjoys pursuing virtually any species of fish from fresh to saltwater whether it be with a 5wt fly rod or a 12ft long surf rod. His love for the outdoors drives him as he works toward fisheries management goals.
      Dawn Dorsett received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University class of 1992. She was employed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division in Bryan, Texas for seven years as a fisheries technician. She has a wide range of fisheries management experience on both public and private waters. She is presently the office manager, fisheries technician, and aesthetic aquatic plant consultant for Total Lake Management and Soccer Mom for the Dorsett family.
       Joy Carroll is frequently the first person you will speak with at the Total Lake Management office. Joy began working for Total Lake Management as our secretary in 2002. She is responsible for many of the day to day activities within the office.