President 

Institution: Sedgwick County Zoo, Director of Guest Services

Experience:  Over 25 years in the hospitality/customer service industry. Has been the Director of Guest Services for 12 years at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas; and oversees not only the gift operations but also food services, entry, security and after hours events.

He has been involved with ZAG since the late nineties and has worked with Dave Albert and others since 2002  to gain certification for ZAG as a 501(c)6 nonprofit corporation, and has also worked to develop ZAG newsletters, a web site and  regional networking sessions.

Year Elected: 2005

Phone: 316.266.8225

Email: Steve Fairchild

Dave Albert

Institution: Brookfield Zoo  Merchandise Buyer

Experience: 17 years Merchandise Department

Year Elected: 2005

Phone: 708-688-8685

Email: Dave Albert

Dave and has held every job position in the Merchandise Department.  Currently he has been the Merchandise Manager/Buyer for the last seven years.  Dave has memberships at a number of zoos and has traveled extensively visiting over 160 zoos, aquariums and other animal parks.  He is a firm believer that a professional networking organization like ZAG can help wildlife facilities of all sizes elevate the standards, presentation and profitability of  their merchandise operations.

Secretary

Institution:  Toledo Zoo

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Year Elected: 2005

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Institution:  Henry Vilas Zoo

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Year Elected: 2005

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Institution:  Lowry Park Zoo

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Year Elected: 2007

Phone: (727)

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Board Member

Institution:  RainForest Adventures

Experience:  22 years retail and zoo management.   Bill has been involved with ZAG since 2002.  Bill was instrumental in launching the ZAG website. 

Year Elected: 2005

Phone: 865.428.4091

Email: Bill Lucey

Board Member

Institution:  Wonders of Wildlife

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Year Elected: 2007

Phone: (417)  225-1189

Email: Kym Priest