Patty Leslie-Pasztor Horticulturist, San Antonio, TX Patty holds a B.S. degree in Range and Natural Resources Management from Texas A&M University. She worked for over 9 years as the Horticulturist for…
Reptiles & Amphibians, Herpetology
Sal Scibetta Secretary and Biologist, Texas Turtles Sal holds a Bachelor in Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M and a Bachelor in Science in Biology from Auburn University. Sal…
Birds, Ornithology
Tom and Patsy Inglet Tom and Patsy Inglet are native Texans originally from the Houston area, although they lived and worked 25 years overseas. They “retired” to the San Antonio…
Mammals, Mammalogy, Bats
Dana Karelus Dana Karelus is the State Mammal Specialist for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. In this role, she coordinates research, conservation, and management for the nongame mammals in Texas….
Hydrology, Texas Water Resources
Gregg Eckhardt Environmental Scientist, San Antonio, TX Gregg has undergraduate degrees in Geography and English, and a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources from the University of Texas at San…
Rangeland Ecology and Management, Land Stewardship
Maria “Masi” Mejia Masi received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation of Natural Resources with a minor in Agricultural Leadership in 2013 and a Master of Science in Wildlife,…
Volunteer Conduct, Law & Ethics
Joseph Plappert Joseph Plappert received his Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Biology and his Master’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University in San Marcos. His Master’s thesis focused on…
Ecology Ecosystems Concepts & Management
John Herron John Herron is retired wildlife ecologist with over 40 years of conservation experience and one of the founders of the Texas Master Naturalist program. John worked for The…