ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Executive Team

Peter D’Arienzo, CEO
Chief Executive Officer

Andy McIntyre, COO
Chief Operating Officer

Larry Jongekrijg, CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Gina Schulz
Chief Advancement Officer

Laura Davis
Director of Strategy & Organizational Development

Allmon Forrester
Director of Facilities, Planning, & Sustainability

OUR STAFF
Leadership Team

Glenn Bachelder
Director of Facilities

Ryan Colburn, DVM
Zoo Veterinarian

Jennifer Czekai
Director of Marketing & Sales

Meegan Fritsma
HR Manager

Larry Mattson
Director of Guest Services

Rhiannon Mulligan
Education Manager

Gary Perras
Finance Director

Marcus Zevalkink
General Curator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board
- Matt Becker, Board Chair
- Lori Smith, Vice Chair
- Jeff Lumpp, Treasurer
- Mark Janes, Secretary
- Tracey Hornbeck, Past Board Chair
Raul Alvarez, Jr.
Casey Aubil
Jennifer Boezwinkle
Mandy Bolter
Ty Cook
Matt Heitmeier
Carol Hennessy
Mark Janes
Jim Krzeminski
Rachel Laug
Jeff Lumpp
Raj Malviya
Sam Moore
Curt Mulder
Stan Ponstein
Andria Romkema
Lori Smith
Kyle Van Andel
Rob Verheulen
Tom Welch