Jon W. Zeitler Retired. Served as the Science and Operations Officer for the National Weather Service, Austin-San Antonio Forecast Office, in New Braunfels, Texas. He previously served in National Weather…
Insects, Entomology
Molly Keck Molly Keck is an Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist and Board Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s…
Ethnobotany, Plants
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…
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….
Soils – Old
Jacob Eickstead Jacob Eickstead currently works for the CIty of Austin as an Environmental Program Coordinator. Jacob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Texas State University and attended 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…