The Leadership Team is the Museum’s principal cross-functional vehicle to advance plans and enhance operations in ways that uphold the institution’s core values and enrich its mission.
Chaired by Director Dr. Denise Young, members are:
- Deputy Director — Michael Sagar
- Director of Communications & Marketing — Kerry Irish
- Director of Development — Jill Diaz
- Director of Education — Christy Flint
- Director of Evaluation & Project Management — Dr. Shelby Gull
- Director of Exhibits & Digital Media — Javan Sutton
- Director of Guest and Volunteer Services — Albert Ervin
- Director of Living Collections — Jeff Mette
- Director of the Regional Network — Charles Yelton
- Director of Research & Collections — Dr. Bob Wiese
- Director of Veterinary Sciences & Chief Veterinarian — Dr. Dan Dombrowski
As well as Executive Director of the Friends of the Museum — Angela Baker-James
Additional members include:
- Executive Assistant to the Director & HR Liason — Brittany Humbert
- Head of Facilities — Rick Adams
- Head of Security — Nate Etheridge