2011-2012 Board of Directors

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee Board of Directors consists of community leaders who volunteer their time and talent in governing the organization.

Members of the Zoological Society’s Board of Directors are elected for three years to manage the Society’s affairs. They:

  • Set policies that govern the Society
  • Plan and approve goals and budgets
  • Review and evaluate progress toward goals and budgets
  • Raise funds to meet budget obligations
  • Represent the Zoological Society to the community

Board Members accept committee assignments and participate in community activities, and assist in raising funds by:

  • Joining the Platypus Circle
  • Supporting the Annual Appeal
  • Attending and/or supporting Society fund-raising events
  • Participating in capital programs
  • Making contributions to the Zoological Society through other personal gifts
  • Joining the Simba Society

Officers 

Tennessen, Rich, Chair                                                                                     
Katz, Karen Peck,  Immediate past chair                                                                                                     
Carter, Mike, Treasurer                                                                                                        
Gonzalez Knavel, Maria, Secretary      

Directors

Dr. Robert (Bert) Davis+
Thom Brown
Mike Carter
Mike Grebe
Karen Hung
Katherine Hust
Mike Jones
Karen Peck Katz
Maria Gonzalez Knavel
Joe Kresl
Caroline Krider
James Kuehn
Thomas Marini
Allen Martin
Quinn Martin
Jack McKeithan
Jay McKenna
Kat Morrow
Jill Pelisek
Gina Peter
Joan Prince, Ph.D.
Scott Redlinger
Harold Redman
James Rowe
Lacey Sadoff
Barry Sattell
Kim Schaffer
Rick Schmidt
Ryan Schultz
Thelma Sias
Billie Jean Smith
Roger Smith
Judy Holz Stathas
David Strelitz
Rich Tennessen
Brook Teuber*
Tyler Vassar
Greg Wesley
Jane Wierzba
Raymond Wilson
* Associate Board President
+ President/CEO of the Zoological society
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