Mike is the Beaches, Boating and Waterways Program Manager for Brevard County. He holds a BS in Marine Biology from UNCW and a MS in Coastal Zone Management from Florida Tech. He loves the ocean, and has a passion for offshore sailing adventures.

Steven began his research career as an undergraduate assistant for Dr. James O'Brien at Florida State University. As an undergraduate fellow, he worked with the founder of the tornado F-scale, Dr. Theodore Fujita. He received his Master's and PhD degrees (in Meteorology) at the University of Oklahoma where he chased tornados in his free time. As a post-doc at the University of Utah, he was involved in developing real-time weather products to support the Winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City. He arrived at Florida Tech in 2001 where he is currently a tenured faculty member in the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences. He teaches a variety of courses at Florida Tech, including Global Climate Change and Atmospheric Environments (air pollution and climate). He enjoys the outdoors including biking, hiking, and kayaking and is the proud owner of two rescue dogs. For the past 18 summers, he has been a volunteer for the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.

Rachel is an attorney who lives in Melbourne, Florida. Before moving to Florida in 2012 she practiced law in North Carolina. Rachel's family ingrained the importance of wildlife conservation from a young age which drives her involvement with Friends of the Carr Refuge.

Bob is a recently retired business executive who has served in senior financial leadership positions in several industries including Investment Management, Healthcare, and Independent School Education. Raised in the Northeast, Bob and his wife first discovered Brevard County in the late 1980s when he worked at Harris Corporation for several years before moving to New England. More recently, Bob and his family have become part-time residents of Melbourne Beach and are delighted with their return to the area. Bob has been actively involved in several organizations that are dedicated to conservation and has numerous outdoor interests and hobbies.

Vince is a retired computer software developer with an active involvement in natural Florida. A Florida Master Naturalist Program graduate and a Certified Interpretive Guide, he serves as a sea turtle walk volunteer at the Barrier Island Center. He is also a member of the Procedures Committee for the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

Nikki is a Florida native who grew up spending every moment she could running the trails of Tallahassee. After graduate school, she began her career in higher education, primarily working with university students in crisis. She spent years working in non-profits before joining the leadership team at the local lululemon. Nikki moved to Brevard County in 2019 and fell in love with the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge through her volunteer work with Leadership Brevard. Nikki shares her interest in turtles with her husband Pat, whom she lives with on the Indian River, along with their rescued Belgian Malinois, Sadie.

With a background in business and nutrition, Terri brings both organizational skills and a passion for sustainability to the Friends of the Carr Refuge. She values the connection between thriving natural environments and the well-being of communities. She is dedicated to protecting sea turtles and preserving the natural habitats of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge for future generations.

Paul graduated from the University of Maryland in 1982 with a BS in Conservation & Resource Development-Fish and Wildlife Management. Paul began his career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD (1982-1989), followed by assignments at Okefenokee NWR in Folkston, GA (1989-1991) and Bond Swamp NWR in Macon, GA (1991-1993). In 1993, Paul was hired as the Refuge Manager of both Pelican Island NWR and Archie Carr NWR until 2008 when was promoted to Project Leader of the J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR Complex in Sanibel, FL. Paul retired from the FWS in 2020 and started Tritaik Consulting to provide environmental consulting services. Paul also has been active serving on the board or other leadership roles with the FWS History Committee, FWS Retirees Association, National Wildlife Refuge Association, Pelican Island Conservation Society, Coalition of Refuge Friends and Advocates, Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society, Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, and Scouting America SWFL Council, Panther District, Troop 1740.