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Our Directors and Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds - from business and law to conservation and veterinary medicine. Despite their diverse skillsets, they share one thing in common: a dedication to wildlife conservation.
MEET THE TEAM
Our Executive and Senior Leadership Team balance the complexities of animal welfare, conservation, education and, of course, creating world-class guest experiences.
Executive Leadership
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Dr. Clément Lanthier, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Adrian Hamfelt, Chief Financial Officer
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Rick Bennett, Chief Operating Officer
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Steven Ross, Chief Development Officer
Senior Leadership
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Alison Archambault, Director Brand & Engagement
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Shawna Boyko, Director People Services
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Brandi Chuchman, Associate Director of Conservation & Science
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Jamie Dorgan, Director Animal Care, Health and Welfare
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Darryl Dziadyk, Director Facilities & Grounds
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Peter Findlay, Director Guest Services
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Vanessa Frydman, Controller
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Kathryne Gibson, Director Major Gifts
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Mark Hoshizaki, Director Information Technology
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Len Wolstenholme, Senior Advisor External Relations
MEET THE BOARD
Our Officers of the Board and Board of Directors are comprised of community leaders who help to guide the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's mission & vision.
Officers of the Board
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Barbara Conkie, Board Chair
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Jennifer Koury, Vice Chair
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Bill Fisher, Secretary and Governance and Legal Committee Chair
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Karyn Brooks, Treasurer and Finance and Risk Committee Chair
Board of DIRECTORS
Elected by the Calgary Zoological Society, our Board of Directors is made up of 16 to 25 volunteers who work together to create a policy framework for the zoo. Read our current bylaws.
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Barb Carra
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Jason Clifton
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Denise Hamilton
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Thomas Lui
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Rachel Moore
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Sheila O'Brien
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Karen Prentice
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Perry Spitznagel
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Arlene Strom
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Owen Tobert
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Hunter Wight
