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Jim Stewart
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Jessica Whitehorn
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Laura Marsh
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Mariela White
Director of Grants and Volunteer Services
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Ava Lowery
Education & Museum Coordinator
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Mark Costello
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Eric Burnett
Retired Paramedic Lieutenant
President

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Regina Verde
Retired - Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, University of Virginia Health
Vice President

David Smart
President/CEO, Trust Federal Credit Union​
Treasurer


Gail Shiminski
Retired- NICU RN
Secretary

Star Kinser
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Retired - Senior Program Manager; Finance
Member-at-Large

Diana Gennett
Owner - Gennett Forestry Consulting

Michelle Neubel
Herbalist & Owner - Michelle's Herbal Products

Scott Smith
Retired - Director/Chief Pilot, Carrier Global Corporation
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John Bilderback

Bruce Komiske

​Matt Stovall

Steve Birger

Juanita Wade

Jerry Hill
Board Member Emeritus


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      • Recurring Rentals
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      • Birthday Parties
      • Scouting
      • Group Visits
    • Audubon Acres >
      • Hours & Admission
      • What To Do >
        • Hiking Trails
        • Water Access >
          • Paddle South Chickamauga Creek >
            • Creek Guide
        • Exhibits >
          • Robert Myers Collection
          • C.E. Blevins Egg Collection
      • Sanctuary Rules
      • Birds & Wildlife
    • Maclellan Island >
      • SAVE THE ISLAND
      • Maclellan Island Goats
    • Audubon Mountain
    • Mackey Branch Wetland
  • EVENTS & PROGRAMS
    • Current Events and Programs
    • Maclellan Island Eco Tours
    • Little Owl Lecture Series 2026
    • Chickamauga Chili Championship
    • Walker Farm Pioneer Days >
      • Link coming soon Volunteer for Pioneer Days
    • 1800s Blacksmith forge fundraiser
    • Red Hawk Festival 2027
    • Summer Camps
  • LEARN
    • Field Trips
    • TN Naturalist Program
    • Maclellan Island Goats
    • Wauhatchie Forest School at Audubon
  • ABOUT
    • History
    • Staff & Board >
      • Job Postings/Internships
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate >
      • Planned Giving
    • Volunteer
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    • Corporate Sponsor Information
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