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Board and Staff

Staff

Since 1963, scientists at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute have been dedicated to providing solutions through science. In addition to the science staff is a team of managers and administrators who play a critical role in helping to accomplish our mission:

Corporate Officers

Donald B. Kent, M.S.
President

Pamela K. Yochem, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Executive Vice President

Bethany Smith, M.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer

Development & Community Relations

Karen Terra
Director of Development and Community Relations

Julie Carpenter
Executive Assistant and Development Coordinator

Scientists

Administrative & Technical Staff

Usama Georges
IT Director

Nicole Karas
Human Resources Manager

Keith Cassady
Facilities Maintenance Technician

Jo Ann Tepper, MSIS, B.S.B.A
Facilities Manager and Safety Officer

Beth Vanderwerken
Office Manager, Florida

Laura Vega
Accounting Manager

Board of Trustees

A Board of Trustees oversees the administration of HSWRI through its corporate officers. The HSWRI Board of Trustees represents a collection of visionary leaders who have distinguished careers in a variety of scientific, corporate, and cultural endeavors. Each individual Board member brings to the Institute a vision for ocean conservation, a dedication to advance the Institute and its mission, a commitment to maintain America's leadership in science and technology, dedication to community service, and an ethical belief that ocean and coastal conservation is a social imperative to protect our natural resource assets, recreational opportunities, ocean-based economy, and quality of life on Earth.

Chairman Emeritus

Milt Shedd (deceased)

Chair Emeritus, Science Committee

Dr. Clark Hubbs (deceased)

Executive Committee

William Shedd
President, AFTCO Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Chairman of the Board

James Atchison
President and Chief Operating Officer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Chair, Finance Committee

William Bieberbach
Principal, W.H. Bieberbach and Associates, Chair, Nominating Committee

Harold W. Furman, II
Chairman and Managing Director, The Furman Group, Inc.; Chair, Development Committee

Todd W. Gutschow
Co-Founder (Retired), HNC Software Inc.; Chair, Science Committee

J. David Gardner
Principal, Highland Partnership, Inc.; Immediate Past Chair

Donald Kent
President, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

Board of Trustees

Brad Andrews
Corporate Vice President, Zoological Operations, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

K.C. Bishop, III, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant, U.S. State and Local Relations, Public and Government Affairs, Chevron Corporation

Daniel B. Brown
Executive Vice-President and General Manager, SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica

Arthur De Fever
Naval Architect, De Fever Marine Enterprises

Andrew P. Fichthorn
Executive Vice President and General Manager, SeaWorld San Diego

Robert C. Fletcher
President, Sportfishing Association of California

Bill Herzig
Senior Vice President, Purchasing, Darden Restaurants

Murray Hutchison
Private Investor; Secretary, Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

Dave Lambillotte
Founder & President, IVD Research and SafePath Laboratories

Frank Murru
Chief Marine Officer, Kerzner International Limited

Jerry Sansom
Governmental Affairs Consultant, JHS Legislative Consultants

Jerry Siegel
President, Peartrees Catering

Kenneth W. Wright
Shutts & Bowen LLP

Trustees Emeritus

Char DeMotte

Senator Dede Alpert

George L. Gildred

Officers

Donald Kent, M.A.
President

Pamela K. Yochem, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Executive Vice President

Bethany Smith, M.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer/Secretary

Development Officers

J.B. Kump
Executive Director of Florida Development

Karen Terra
Executive Director of Community Relations and California Development