​Board and Advisors
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The ​C2S2 board is composed of experts in conservation biology, reproduction, reintroduction science,
​animal care and management, and natural resource management.
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​Board of Directors
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Steve Shurter (Chair), White Oak Conservation - Yulee, FL
Tiffany Soechting, (Secretary) Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – San Antonio, TX
Lauren Zarama (Treasurer), InKemia Green Chemicals– Houston, TX​
Mike Takacs, African Lion Safari - Hamilton, ON, Canada
Dan Cassidy, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo - Omaha, NE
Susie Ellis, Ph.D., International Rhino Foundation (ret) – Strasburg, VA
​Budhan Pukazhenthi, B.V.SC, Ph.D., Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA
Jan Ramer, DVM, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Columbus, OH
Holly Haefele, DVM, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, TX

​Board Observers
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​Dan Beetem, The Wilds – Cumberland, OH
Amy Chabot, Ph.D., African Lion Safari – Hamilton, ON, Canada
Paul Marinari, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA
​Gareth Morgan, African Lion Safari – Hamilton, ON, Canada
Shawn Soechting, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – San Antonio, TX
Nucharin Songsasen, Ph.D., D.V.M, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA​
Michael Kreger, Ph.D., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Columbus, OH

​Advisory Board
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​Evan Blumer, Oso Mono Ltd – Gahanna, OH
Nick Boyle, Taronga Conservation Society Australia – New South Wales, Australia
Nicole Cavender, Ph.D., The Morton Arboretum – Lisle, IL
Peter Clark, Montaro Safari Park – Monarto, SA, Australia
Adrienne Crosier, Ph.D., Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA
Joe deGraauw, Nashville Zoo – Nashville, TX
Gina Ferrie, Ph.D., Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Sara Hallager, Smithsonian National Zoo – Washington, DC

Dwight Lawson, Oklahoma City Zoo – Oklahoma City, OK
​John Lukas, Wildlife Conservation Global/ Okapi Conservation Project – Jacksonville, FL
Larry Killmar, ZooTampa at Lowry Park – Tampa, FL
Stephen McDonough, MD – Bismarck, ND
Regina Mossotti, Endangered Wolf Center – Eureka, MO
Brandon Speeg, White Oak Conservation – Yulee, FL
Mandi Schook, Ph.D., Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Orlando, FL
Steve Shurter, White Oak Conservation – Yulee, FL
Virgil VanTrease, BSBA, Eagle Wealth Management, LLC – St. Louis, MO

C2S2 Staff
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Interim Executive Director  Adam Eyres - Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, TX