Kelly McKinnon
Executive Director Director

[email protected]
Wayne State University
Marine Science, History

Chris Rowell
Operations Director

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University of North Florida
Biology, Environmental Studies


Casey Howley-Brigham
Education Director

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University of New England
Animal Behavior



Callahan Clarke
Education Coordinator

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Colorado Mesa University
Biology and Chemistry


Maria Beale
Visitor Center & Gift Shop Manager
305-743-5999


Buddy the Cat
Leisure Activities Coordinator

Board of Directors:

○ President - Don Hiller, Monroe County Sheriff's Department
○ Vice President - Mike "Mr. Marathon" Puto
○ Treasurer - Carolyn Anthony, Sparky's Landing
○ Secretary - Jason Koler, Keys Weekly Newspaper
○ Art Show Coordinator - Denise DeCrow
○ Rich Malafy, Campbell & Malafy Law Firm
○ Patty Ivey, Florida DOT
○ Duane Francis, Sunbelt Rentals
○ George Steinmetz, Coral Construction
○ Riet Steinmetz, Pigeon Key Tour Guide



Ducky - Rest in Peace
Food and Beverage Coordinator

Tour Guides:


Riet Steinmetz
Pigeon Key Tour Guide
Jennifer Powell
Pigeon Key Tour Guide
Eric Johnson,
Pigeon Key Tour Guide