Dale recently joined National Land Realty after working with the Alabama Forestry Commission. He retired from the AFC after 25 years of service as a County Forester and later as a Work Unit Manager over several counties. Dale received his B.S in Forest Management from Auburn University and is a Registered Forester in Alabama, Certified Prescribed Burn Manager, and a Certified Inspector for tree farms, Forest Stewardship, and Alabama TREASURE Forest Programs.

Dale lives in Montgomery, AL, with his wife Clemice, and their two boys, Brandon and Beaty. In his spare time, Dale enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching college football. He also joined his brother as a 4th generation pecan buyer with his familys business, Hurst Pecan Company.