Staff and Advisory Board

Lubee Bat Conservancy has a minimum core staff that work to maintain our varied programs. We maintain low overhead costs and maximize funds going directly into research, conservation and education programs. Our work is made possible through a network of experts and partners associated with Lubee, including many of the world’s leading bat biologists, conservationists and wildlife veterinarians.

Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees: Roger Haagenson, Sherry Haagenson, Facundo Bacardi

Executive Advisory Council

Prof. Tom Kunz, Boston University, MS.

Prof Paul Racey, Aberdeen University, UK.

Dr Gary McCracken, University of Tennessee, TN.

Dr Darryl Heard DVM, University of Florida, FL.

Wider Scientific Advisory Board

Dr Dr Rodrigo Medellin, UNAM, Mexico

Dr Sharon Swartz, Brown University.

Dr Dee Ann Reeder, Bucknell University.

Dr Betsy Dumont, University of Massachusetts.

Dr Ellen Dierenfeld, Nutritionist

Staff

Director

Brian Pope

Fruit Bat Conservation Brian has a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University, where he began his career as a keeper at Pittsburgh Zoo. He moved to Lubee as a keeper from 1996-1998, and then on to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as an Animal Programs Keeper, where he remained until recently. Brian has extensive experience with the care of large fruit bats and has published articles on animal husbandry and enrichment.

Tasha King - Team Leader/Head Keeper
Fruit Bat Conservation

Jordan Borstelmann - Senior Keeper
Fruit Bat Conservation

Keepers

Michael Krames - Keeper
Fruit Bat Conservation

Michelle Wilhelmey - Keeper

Katie Wimmer - Keeper

Greg Sommese - Maintenance Leader
Fruit Bat Conservation

Walter Howell - Maintenance Technician
Fruit Bat Conservation