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Board of Directors

Kathy Snell, DVM, President of the Board: Kathy has a strong background in avian and specifically raptor medicine, as well as substantial experience in wildlife rehabilitation.

Patti Chappel, Secretary: Co-owner of Secret House Winery, Patti is an experienced businesswoman and entrepreneur, has served on the board of directors of the Eugene Ballet for several years, and is a member of the board of directors of EPUD - Emerald Public Utility District - where she is currently Vice President.

Alberto Palleroni, PhD: a falconer and rehabilitator with over 20 years of experience doing field research, raptor rehabilitation, and captive breeding of peregrine falcons for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife reintroduction program. Mr. Palleroni has traveled all over the world banding and studying raptors, including working with the Peregrine Fund's harpy eagle reintroduction program in Panama, and is currently teaching at Harvard.

Louise Shimmel, CRC Executive Director - (See Staff for her background).

Advisory Board

Joe & Brenda Brainard - NATIVES Program
Brian Wolfer - District Wildlife Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Ann Christensen - Landscape Architect
Dr. Jim Gent - Companion Animal Clinic
Frank Gibson - Attorney
Dan Gleason - Lane County Audubon Society
Dr Kermit Horn - Educational Consultant
Gail Newton - Unique Properties
Patricia Ormsbee - Biologist, US Forest Service
Dr. Sandy Smalley - Edgewood Animal Clinic
Pam Whyte - Emge & Whyte, CPA's