Staff Directory
Please address questions or comments to the appropriate staff members -- they will try to respond in a timely manner. Please note that many staff members spend considerable time in the field while supporting operations and may not immediately respond.
| Name | Position | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shepard | Center Director | (910) 962-2446 |
| Thomas Potts | Associate Director | (910) 962-2442 |
| Otto Rutten | Associate Director | (305) 451-0233 |
| Dr. Ellen Prager | Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base | (305) 720-7070 |
| Lance Horn | NC Operations Director | (910) 962-2443 |
| Craig Cooper | FL Operations Director | (305) 451-0233 |
| Other North Carolina-based staff (910): | ||
| Virginia Baysden | Budget Specialist | 962-2406 |
| Aaron Alexander | Data Manager | 962-2441 |
| Doug Kesling | NC Dive Safety Officer | 962-2445 |
| Glenn Taylor | Operations Field Manager | 962-2317 |
| Other Florida-based staff (305-451-0233): | ||
| Jim Buckley | Aquarius Habitat Manager | x203 |
| Mark Chiappone | Research Associate | x220 |
| Roger Garcia | FL Dive Safety Officer | x207 |
| Mark Hulsbeck | Operations Field Manager | x204 |
| Dominic Landucci | Dive Specialist | x214 |
| Leanne Rutten | Research Associate | x202 |
| Mike Smith | Dayboat Captain | x222 |
| Dione Swanson | Research Associate | N/A |
| James Talacek | Operations Field Manager | x216 |