Board of directors

The diverse backgrounds and expertise of our directors is a perfect match for the diversity of species and habitats we protect.

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Executive Committee

Leslie G. Weeks, Chair
Fairhope, AL

Veronica Herndon, President
Josephine, AL

Chesley Allegri, Development Chair
Fairhope, AL

Andrew Chason, Land Chair
Fairhope, AL

Kendall Dexter, Secretary
Mobile, AL

Gigi Lott, Treasurer
Fairhope, AL

Board Members

Gavin Bender
Mobile, AL

Coley M. Boone
Fairhope, AL

J. Patrick Courtney III
Mobile, AL

Mike Creel, DVM
Gulf Shores, AL

Jeffrey Davies
Fairhope, AL

David Ellis
Lillian, AL

Brett Gaar
Magnolia Springs, AL

Daniel R. Galbraith
Fairhope, AL

Fred Garth
Lillian, AL

Warren Hopper, CEEM
Fairhope, AL

Rodney Kilgore
Fairhope, AL

Kerry O’Connor
Fairhope, AL

Walter A. Ruch III
Perdido Bay, AL

Elizabeth Tonsmeire
Fairhope, AL

Julie Wiggins, D.N.P.
Fairhope, AL

Emeritus Board Members

Ellis Allen, M.D.
Fairhope, AL

John L. Borom, Ph. D.
Fairhope, AL

Buddy Russell
Fairhope, AL

Skipper Tonsmeire
Fairhope, AL

Rick Wallace
Foley, AL