Our Staff

With so many animals, programs and events, there's a lot to do. These are some of the people who make it all possible.

Administration Staff

• Bob ChastainPresident & CEO
• Tracey GazibaraVice President
• Mary GorkowskiExecutive Assistant
• Mike SukelDirector of Operations
• Kathy FrenchDirector of Finance & Human Resources
• Dr. Della GarelleDirector of Conservation
• Tracy Brower-ThessingDirector of Animal Collections
• Dr. Liza DadoneHead Veterinarian
• Dr. Eric KlaphakeStaff Veterinarian
• Randy BarkerRegistrar
• Mindy CarneyProject and Safety Coordinator
• Elizabeth St.OngeBookkeeper
• Nicole MantzEducation Curator
• Jean GordonMarketing Director
• Katie BorremansPublic Relation Manager
• Katie WhiteEvents & Social Media Manager
• Jane MajeskeGuest Services Manager
• Frank HaasHorticulture Curator
• Kelley ParkerMajor Gifts Manager
• Donna GreenfieldGrant's Manager
• Valerie MalteseMembership & Annual Gifts Manager
• Susan LindquistMember & Donor Records Coordinator
• Ashton StrobridgeInformation Technology Manager
• Jenny KerchnerWebmaster
• Megan HudakVolunteer Services Manager
• Meg McDanielAcademic Programs Manager
• Erin HobsonEducation Admin. Assistant
• Kellie McGregorOutreach Programs Coordinator
• Emily HammEducation Programs Coordinator
• Diane Vander GiessenEducation Programs Coordinator