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David H. Boshart

David Boshart

David has been an avid Stamp Collector since 1944 and founded National Wildlife Galleries in 1976 as a company specializing in duck hunting stamps and prints. David’s philatelic interests have included being the Director of the Ding Darling Foundation, good standing APS and ASDA member and a Ducks Unlimited Life Sponsor. His previous job experience included working as a Data Processing Sales Representative for IBM , a general partner of a New York Stock Exchange firm, and a registered Real Estate and Mortgage Broker in Fort Myers, Florida.

In 1992, with the Combined efforts of Kip Koss, (Ding Darling's grandson) and working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , David developed the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program underwriting all of the costs for the art competition here on Sanibel Island as well as designing and producing the stamps and prints. Since the inception of National Wildlife Galleries in 1976 David launched The Duck Stamp Store in 2002 which became a successful online outlet store specializing in Duck Stamps, Prints and other back of the book Stamps. In 2006 another Ebay store was formed TheDuckMan39. In 2008 David launched The US Stamp Store which specializes in US Classics and front of the book stamps. In 2009, National Stamps was formed overseeing all 4 stores.
In his spare time David enjoys traveling to Europe, playing cards, and spending time with his Grandchildren.

Contact Information
                                      Website:
NationalWildlife.com
 Ebay Store:
Theduckman39

 E-mail:
dboshart@comcast.net  Telephone:
1-800-Duck-Art (382-5278)

 

Bruce Weller

David Boshart

Bruce has been an avid Stamp Collector since 1974 and joined National Wildlife Galleries in 2001 as the Sales Manager with specialization in Duck Hunting Stamps and Prints. Bruce’s philatelic interests have included being a good standing member of several Stamp Clubs in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida over the years as well as attending numerous Philatelic Events in many states. His previous job experience included working as a Engineering Consultant for large contractor firms in Waterloo, Iowa and Cape Coral, Fl, specializing in Industrial Capital Equipment and Strip Process Lines, an IT Consultant Engineer for a firm in Denver, CO. and an Engineering Sales Manager for an Industrial Filtration Equipment Manufacturer in Ohio.

In 2006, Bruce became the Director of Sales of all EBay Store’s under National Wildlife and in 2009 the Administrative Director of National Stamps focusing on US Classics, Back of the Book, Graded Stamps as well as Duck Stamps and Prints.

Bruce’s greatest business attributes is his personal attentiveness to his clients needs and his ability to direct his customers into making sound philatelic investment choices.

In his spare time Bruce enjoys camping and fishing, collecting and restoring classic cars and motorcycles, attending various car shows and events as well as stamp collecting.

Contact Information
                                     Website:
NationalStamps.com

Ebay Store:
The Duck Stamp Store
E-mail:
Bruce@nationalstamps.com Telephone:
1-800-Duck-Art (382-5278)
 

Phil Furlonger

Phil Furlonger  has been an avid Stamp Collector since 1972 and joined National Wildlife Galleries in 2008 as the Sales Rep with specialization in US ClassicsPhil’s philatelic interests have included being a good standing member of several Stamp Clubs in London, England over the years and collecting British Empire Stamps since the Age of 12 and US Stamps since the age of 26 Phil is originally from the South of London, England and started his own business restoring classic cars.  After 20 years went to work for a company that specialized in Fountain and Garden Statuary. He was later offered a position running the USA division in Fort Myers, Fl and now owns the Company.

In his spare time Phil enjoys fishing, golf and English Football (Soccer) as well as stamp collecting.

Contact Information
                                        Website:
NationalStamps.com

Ebay Store:
US Stamp Store
E-mail:
PhilF@NationalStamps.com Telephone:
1-800-Duck-Art (382-5278)

Mary Ann Weller

Mary Ann Weller joined National Wildlife Galleries in December of 2007 as the  Administrative Manager in charge of Shipping and InvoicingShe also helps assist in website maintenance and EBay Auctions.  Mary Ann relocated to Florida from Ohio in 1984 after working 15 years with the May Company.  In Florida, she worked for the now Watcovia Bank for almost 20 years and retired in 2007.   Her assistance in the Company's auctions, listings and shipping has proven to be invaluable and she has learned an incredible amount about the US Stamp market.

In her spare time MaryAnn enjoys traveling, each year traveling to a different Country.

 

Contact Information
                                  Website:
NationalStamps.com

E-mail:
Mary@nationalstamps.com Telephone:
1-800-Duck-Art (382-5278)