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
Joel Yankie
VICE PRESIDENT Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus, OH614-724-3627
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
Matt Hoard
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA415-379-5851 Email Me
President's Advisory Council
2019-2020 Committee Members
Life Support Education & CertificationMicah Buster - ChairMatt Regensburger - Co-ChairSteve MassarArnel BautistaRichard PrinceBruce EernisseElizabeth FisherAustin CalpinErik FinneKhalid Alhooty Water Quality Education & CertificationKaren Tuttle - ChairJeff GibulaKasie Regnier
Nina FischerDavid LoBarret Christie Education and Training Matt Hoard - ChairLaurie Patel - Co-ChairSteve Massar - Co-ChairAustin CalpinKaren TuttleElizabeth FisherArnel BautistaMicah BusterErik FinneJeff GibulaMatt MclaughinWes SchmidtMatt RegensburgerBert ChabannesSage ButtsAlyssa SquiersTrevor ErdmanTimothy ArientiJeri FoxKatherine St. ClairDavid RingJoe ArlottoDavid ScheelAnn Gunkel
LectureJoel Yankie - ChairJeff Gibula - Co-ChairKaren Tuttle - Co-ChairBrian DorneJordan DepenbrockLisa MartinekJohn NegreyMarcus ZevalkinkPaul Clarkson Field GuideLaurie Patel - ChairKaren Tuttle- Co-ChairMicah Buster- Co-ChairRichard PrinceElizabeth FisherJohnny MayMike BajekTrevor ErdmannAustin CalpinJeff GibulaMatt RegensburgerChristopher FieldSam ShannonJohn MassonSteve Massar
WorkshopsDennis Ethier - ChairTodd Devlin -Perry-Co-ChairRyan Leasure -Co-ChairBill Weaver -Co-ChairJohn Hale -Steering Committee Erik Holmberg -Steering Committee Joe Poniatowski -Steering Committee Erik FinneWes SchmidtJennipher CarterJohn DrummondChris EmmetRay PopikMitch Carl
Sales & MarketingLaurie Patel - ChairArnel Bautista -Co-ChairJeff JonesNeal MoirGalen TippsJohn DowtinAnthony BenvenutoJordan DepenbrockLisa MartinekJennifer RawlingsDani TrussellEmily FrankHolly DempseyChristopher FieldRobert Gaddy International & RecruitmentMike de Maine - ChairBruce Eernisse -Co-ChairJoe ArlottoChris EcclesTom ElesGeorge TenhagenChris WarnerMarc BrandsonMatt BoyleNatarika ChansueEverest ChanRobert GaddyRene LawlerNed Jerris Miller IIMichael CauserMark HoultJohnny May Social Media and CommunicationWes Schmidt - ChairJoel Yankie -Co-ChairCarissa MendozaDee MurphyMatt Seguin
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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