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 ThessingDirector of Animal Collections
• Dr. Liza DadoneHead Veterinarian
• Dr. Eric KlaphakeStaff Veterinarian
• Randy BarkerRegistrar
• Roxanna BreitiganAnimal Care Manager
• Dina BredahlAnimal Care Manager
• Jason BredahlAnimal Care Manager
• Jim VanderkolkMaintenance Manager
• Elizabeth St.OngeBookkeeper
• Nicole MantzEducation Curator
• Jenny HillardMarketing Director
• Erica MeyerPublic Relation Manager
• Nadia StimackEvents & Social Media Manager
• Jane MajeskeGuest Services Manager
• Marne HarrisGuest Services Assistant Manager
• Frank HaasHorticulture Curator
• Kelley ParkerMajor Gift & Planned Giving Manager
• Donna GreenfieldGrant's Manager
• Valerie MalteseMembership & Annual Gifts Manager
• Susan LindquistMember & Donor Records Coordinator
• Miriam PiperInformation Technology Manager
• Jenny KerchnerWebmaster
• Ashley YoungVolunteer Services Manager
• Meg McDanielAcademic Programs Manager
• Erin HobsonEducation Admin. Assistant
• Diane Vander GiessenOutreach Programs Coordinator
• Emily SchmidtEducation Programs Coordinator
• Joy SchkadeEducation Programs Coordinator