The team at the Florida Wildlife Federation is essential to guiding the Federation’s mission and work. They ensure our programs have an optimal impact as we push to keep Florida wild.
Meet the team at the Florida Wildlife Federation
Michelle Forman
Operations Manager
Michelle works as Operations Manager for the FWF, she enjoys reading and exploring new places with family and friends.
Sarah Gledhill
President and CEO
Sarah has nearly 20 years of experience running local, state and national advocacy campaigns. She enjoys camping, biking and exploring our waterways with her family.
Lynn Jones
Membership and DB Coordinator
Lynn has 40 years of Member Service experiences. She loves to fish, crochet, woodwork, paint, garden and so much more.
Jon Potrzeba
Social Media and Communications Specialist
Jon is an experienced nonprofit marketing and communications professional. He enjoys spending time with his family, walking their two dogs, and playing hockey.
Marney Richards
Education Coordinator
Marney is an enthusiatic biker, hiker, gardener and advocate of learing about natural resources and conservation through outdoor activities.
Tasman Rosenfeld
Outreach Coordinator
As a teacher and active research scientist, Tasman is passionate about organizing conservation efforts in communities through outdoor education and the arts. Aquatic salamanders like sirens and amphiumas are his favorite Florida wildlife.
Danny Shapiro
Graphic Designer
Danny is an experienced Graphic Designer. He produces the Fish and Widlife News for the Florida Wildlife Federation.
Cole Sousa
Information Technology Consultant
Cole has years of experience in Information Technology, loves to fish and hike in the outdoors of Florida.
Susan Williams
Administrative Assistant
Susan enjoys working at Florida Wildlife Federation assisting with the Wild Florida Sweepstakes and spending time in her garden.
Board of Directors 2022/2023
Florida Wildlife Federation’s all-volunteer Board of Directors is elected by the general membership and comes from across the state to freely give their time and energy to the cause of conservation. The Board is comprised of academicians, professionals, scientists, and lay-people who share the common goal of keeping a state rich in wildlife and natural wonders.
- One Chair and three Vice-Chairs
- Four Regional Directors and eight District Directors across the state of Florida
- Eight At-Large directors
- Two Youth Conservation Directors
Dave Preston
Chair
Born and raised in South Florida, Dave is an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and Everglades water policy enthusiast.
Laurie Hood
Vice Chair
Laurie Hood is the founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge. Born and raised in Louisiana, she graduated from LSU with a degree in Marketing.
Ana Meira, MBA
Vice Chair
Ana serves as head of the Communications Committee at the FWF and she works as Creative Director for Regular Animal.
Bobbie Lindsay
Vice Chair
Bobbie holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and now she holds the seat of President Pro-Tem in the town of Palm Beach.
Joe Atterbury
Immediate Past Chair
Joe practiced law in Palm Beach County for over 40 years, and holds a BA from UNC, and a JD from the University of Miami.
Marilu Morgan
Northwest Regional Director
Marilu is a project manager for the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and Nokuse Plantation, a 54,000 acre nature preserve in NW Florida.
Gretchen Robinson
Northwest Region District I Director
Pepper Uchino
Northwest Region District II Director
Pepper Uchino is an expert on environmental policy with a specific focus on natural resources. He is the President of the FSBPA.
Grant Gelhardt
Northeast Regional Director
Grant has over 30 years of experience in Natural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, and Intergovernmental Coordination.
Ray Carthy, Ph.D.
Northeast Region District III Director
Ray is a Wildlife Biologist and a faculty member at the University of Florida. His research centers on ecology of endangered species.
Adam Morley
Northeast Region District IV Director
Capt Adam Morley is native to NE Florida, owner of Genung’s Fish Camp, captain for the Matanzas Riverkeeper’s “Litter Gitter,” and the recipient of the FWF Living Green award.
To Be Determined
Central Regional Director
Billy Causey, Ph.D.
Central Region District V Director
For 39 years, Billy managed the National Marine Sanctuaries in the Keys for NOAA where he developed multiple programs and partnerships.
René Brown, Ph.D.
Central Region District VI Director
Dr. Rene Brown is a natural resources manager for Pasco County, and an independent researcher on climate science & policy.
Reinaldo Diaz
South Region District VII Director
A dedicated environmental activist and outdoorsman born and raised in S Florida. His love of Florida’s wild inspired him to earn a J.D. where he focused on environmental law.
Jennifer Rehage
South Region District VIII Director
As a researcher and college professor, Jennifer has over 20 yrs of experience in coastal conservation. Her passion is for the study and conservation of coastal fisheries and the ecosystems that support them.
Matt Erpenbeck
At-Large Director
Matt has a B.S. in Business Management from Florida State University and an MBA from Florida Southern College. He resides in Indian River County.
Jay Exum, Ph.D.
At-Large Director
Dr. Jay Exum is a wildlife biologist and owner of Exum Associates, Inc. a private environmental consulting firm based in central Florida.
George Jones
At-Large Director
George is a retired Florida State Parks S.E. Regional Director, and past Indian Riverkeeper, currently a member of ORCA.
John Jopling
At-Large Director
John, a civil trial lawyer and Mediator, is native to north Florida. He is the founding member and president of the Ichetucknee Alliance.
Jaclyn Lopez
At-Large Director
Jaclyn grew up in Tampa Bay. She loves spending time outdoors appreciating the wonders of the natural world with her children.
Kimberly Mitchell
At-Large Director
Science, politics, and I collide in America's Everglades. World’s best aunt. World’s greatest stepmom. Tennis (when not limping). Seminole for life.
Jim Schuette
At-Large Director
Jim uses his M.S. degree in Wildlife Ecology and 40 years experience to manage over 1/4-million acres of South Florida natural areas.
Mason Theurer
Youth Conservation Director
Mason is an active sportsman and wilderness enthusiast of Central Florida. With a background in GIS, he hopes to create a more sustainable future land-use model, and spread a passion of conservation to his peers.
Clinton Trotta
At-Large Director
Clinton Trotta is a financial advisor in Tampa Bay, Florida. He enjoys spending time in Everglades National Park and volunteering for environmental initiatives.
Jon Turner
At-Large Director