About Us
About AALSO
AALSO members are the water quality and mechanical system professionals that move the water, design and maintain the systems, develop and distribute the products to manage the daily requirements for animals in our care at hundreds of facilities across the world. We care for the systems that make animal care possible. We are a 501 c6 nonprofit organization focusing on the education and training of aquatic life support operators around the world. We as an organization do not act as a consultant to our members directly regarding projects or problems, however we create a pathway for our members to learn about the latest technology in the industry and act as a forum for members to connect and discuss the care of aquatic animals in captivity. Formed in 1994 we are supported by the entire industry. From operators to vendors and researchers to administrators, we are the premier professional organization dedicated to this multifaceted discipline. If you have ever selected or maintained a pump, glued PVC pipe, adjusted an ozonator, measured dissolved oxygen, pH or ammonia, measured flow or temperature, open or closed a valve, chances are you are less than two removes from an AALSO member!Officers
VICE PRESIDENT
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Dennis Ethier
TREASURER Wildlife Conservation Society New York AquariumBrooklyn, NY732-233-4671Email Me
Board Of Directors
Vendor Board of Directors
John Hale
RCK Controls San Diego, CA Email Me
Administrators
Education and Training
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President's Advisory Council
2020-2021 Committee Members
Life Support Education & CertificationMicah Buster - ChairMatt Regensburger - Co-ChairSteve MassarArnel BautistaRichard PrinceBruce EernisseElizabeth FisherAustin CalpinErik FinneKhalid Alhooty Water Quality Education & CertificationKaren Tuttle - ChairNina Fisher - Co-ChairJeff GibulaKasie Regnier
David LoBarret Christie Education and TrainingTrevor Erdman - Co-ChairSteve Massar - Co-ChairMike BajekArnel BautistaMicah BusterSage ButtsAustin CalpinBert ChabannesRichard DavisSteve File
Eric FinneElizabeth FisherJeff GibulaRyan LeasureMatt McLaughlinLaurie PatelMatt RegensburgerKasie RegnierWes SchmidtKaren Tuttle
AgendaJordan Depenbrock - ChairKaren Tuttle - Co-ChairBrian DorneJeff GibulaLisa MartinekJohn Negrey Field GuideLaurie Patel - ChairKaren Tuttle- Co-ChairMicah Buster- Co-Chair
Mike BajekAustin CalpinTrevor ErdmannChristopher FieldElizabeth FisherJeff GibulaJohn MassonSteve MassonJohnny MayRichard PrinceMatt RegensburgerSam Shannon
WorkshopsDennis Ethier - ChairTodd Devlin -Perry-Co-ChairRyan Leasure -Co-ChairBill Weaver -Co-ChairJohn Hale -Steering Committee Erik Holmberg -Steering Committee Joe Poniatowski -Steering Committee Jennipher CarterJohn DrummondChris EmmetErik FinneRay PopikWes Schmidt
Sales & MarketingLaurie Patel - ChairArnel Bautista -Co-ChairAnthony BenvenutoHolly DempseyJordan DepenbrockJohn DowtinChristopher FieldEmily FrankRobert GaddyJeff JonesLisa MartinekNicole McNaughton CranmerNeal MoirGalen TippsDani Trussell International & RecruitmentMike de Maine - ChairBruce Eernisse -Co-ChairMatt BoyleMarc BrandsonMichael CauserEverest ChanNatarika ChansueChris EcclesTom ElesRobert GaddyMark HoultAndrey KochnevRene LawlerJohnny MayNed Jerris Miller IIGeorge TenhagenChris Warner Social Media and CommunicationWes Schmidt - ChairCarissa Mendoza - Co- Chair
AALSO committee members at the 2019 symposium:
Elections
The AALSO board is nominated and elected by Individual Members. Any Individual Member in good standing may be nominated, cast his or her vote, or fulfill a term as an officer or director. (Click here to be taken to the nomination form) Elections are held during the business meeting at the Annual Symposium. The current AALSO Board offers its suggested nominations in advance of the elections. All officers serve a minimum of a one year term and may only hold a position for three consecutive years.
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