ANNUAL REPORT 2019 WHAT A WAY TO END THE DECADE

The last 10 years have been filled with many milestones at the Aquarium. We celebrated our 25th anniversary and welcomed our 25-millionth guest. We renovated major exhibits and opened several entirely new ones. In 2017, an economic impact study identified the Aquarium as one of Chattanooga’s main economic drivers. The Aquarium was built on a foundation of community support, and we take great pride in our $115-million annual impact for Hamilton County. Generations of students have visited the Aquarium on field trips, and teachers have long seen us as an indispensable partner in the classroom. This decade, however, we took steps to expand our role as an educational resource.

2 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 3 “...we are not only helping protect animals at home and around the world, but also inspiring our guests to do the same.” — Dan Ashe, AZA President & CEO

In 2019, our scientists hit major milestones in of organizations to be continually accredited by the long-running conservation efforts. We also cut the AZA for 25 years. In 2019, AZA President and CEO ribbon on an expansive new gallery and made extensive Dan Ashe visited the Aquarium to tour our facilities, improvements to our existing facilities. The decisions address our team and present us with a commemorative and investments we made this year ensure we will plaque in recognition of our extraordinary period of continue to amaze future generations of visitors and accreditation. set ever-higher standards for scientific research and As he spoke, Dan applauded our staff’s dedication education. to animal care, the Aquarium’s impressive commitment Nowhere is the Aquarium’s history of excellence to conservation work, and its significant educational better exemplified than our longtime membership impact. By continuing to excel in these areas, he said, in the Association of and Aquariums (AZA). we are not only helping protect animals at home and Accreditation through this international organization around the world, but also inspiring our guests to do is considered the “gold standard” for our industry. the same. The Tennessee Aquarium is one of only a handful

In 2017, we created River Teachers, a series of well-received freshwater science workshops for educators. The same year, we joined forces with EPB and the Public Education Foundation, allowing students who can’t visit the Aquarium to learn about aquatic life by watching live video streams of our exhibits. We also further cemented our role as a scientific authority in the Southeast. In 2016, the Aquarium opened the region’s only independent freshwater science center. With this new facility, the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute is even better equipped to study and conserve aquatic life, at home and around the world.

4 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 5 The opening of Island Life is an investment in To our members and guests, few events are our future. In 2019, we also took steps to update and maintain our existing facilities. As the embarkation as exciting as the opening of a new exhibit. point for thousands of visitors every year, the River Journey lobby is responsible for making countless first impressions. In 2019, the lobby received the finishing In 2019, we celebrated the addition of Island Life to the Ocean Journey experience. From wildly colorful touches of a facelift that began in 2018. Panther Chameleons and glimmering Flashlight Fish to a wave-churned recreation of the Vancouver Island The entrance’s aging carpets were replaced with coastline, this gallery exhibits a wild variety of life from “islands” of all description. Younger guests, in new flooring. A beautiful wooden mural now adorns particular, love the new exhibit’s exploration path, which was specifically designed to delight and inspire them. one wall of the lobby with gentle curves that mimic the path of the . This original art was created by the Chattanooga Woodworking Academy and made possible by a grant. The most important update of all, however, was a much-needed overhaul to our main escalator. This massive piece of machinery is the keystone to our operation in River Journey and has been in near- continuous use since 1992. This fall, a construction crew rebuilt the entire, five-story behemoth in just six weeks. Thanks to the speedy completion time and rerouting of guests by our incredible visitor services team, this important project had minimal impact on visitors’ enjoyment.

6 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 7 In fact, guests were full of praise for the Aquarium work. In 2019, Conservation Institute scientists U.S. Fish and Wildlife will bring more attention to the Barrens Topminnow and offer greater resources for in 2019. We regularly conduct surveys of visitors to working at our flagship research facility passed several our conservation efforts, but it also emphasizes how dire the situation has become for many native species and measure their satisfaction with all aspects of their major conservation milestones. how much they need our help. experience, from entertainment and educational value Since 2012, the Aquarium has collaborated with Long-running programs like these reveal how crucial commitment is to conservation efforts. Restoring to cleanliness and employee courtesy. In 2019, our Unlimited and several governmental partners an endangered species is a massive undertaking that requires years — even decades — of dedication. As a non- scores in these areas were at an all-time high, with an to raise and re-stock mountain streams with Southern profit, the Aquarium is well-suited to help willing partners pool their resources, strategize, and work efficiently overall rating of more than 90 percent. Appalachian . In 2019, we and our partners over the long term. Our reputation is growing outside the buildings, celebrated the first signs that native fish in one of these too. This year, a national study by IMPACTS Research streams have become self-sustaining and are spawning evaluated the public’s perception of the Aquarium. Its on their own. findings show we have come to be seen on equal footing Last year, our staff also successfully reintroduced the with universities as a trusted source for environmental 250,000th juvenile Lake Sturgeon into the Tennessee research. River. This was a major milestone for our scientists and The findings of this study speak to the sound partners in what is now a 21-year restoration effort. investments we have made into research and field Lake Sturgeon are long-lived and don’t reach sexual maturity until they’re about 20 years old. In the coming years, then, we’re hopeful there will be more cause for celebration as these native river giants begin breeding in the wild. In a more bittersweet turn for another long- running Aquarium conservation program, the Barrens Topminnow was officially listed as an endangered species in 2019. We have been involved in efforts to save this beautiful native fish since 1999. The move by

8 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 9 Whether in-house or in the field, achieving the kinds of success we saw in 2019 was only possible for two reasons: sound financial management and a strong team. Our leadership responsibly invests resources in new, world- class exhibits, while maintaining a high level of quality in our existing facilities. We’re proud that we have attracted 2019 BY THE NUMBERS and retained a talented team dedicated to guest satisfaction, unparalleled animal care, engaging programming, and providing welcoming facilities. This degree of excellence comes with obvious costs. Because of generous supporters like you, we have been able to meet and surpass our own expectations time and time again. Thank you for your continued support. “Throughout 2019, we continued to focus on sound management of our resources. Along with strong attendance and support from our community, our financial position allowed us to accomplish some major improvements to our facilities while continuing to provide our guests the top-notch experience W. Keith Sanford they have come to expect.” — Gordon Stalans, Tennessee Aquarium Vice President-CFO, CIO Tennessee Aquarium President and CEO

Ward Davenport SOURCES: $26,985,594 Tennessee Aquarium Board of Trustees Chair

FUTURE EXHIBITS, ENHANCEMENTS & DEBT PAYMENT: 3% OTHER: 6% DEBT SERVICE: 6% CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT: 6%

MERCHANDISING: 6% 3% 6% FUNDRAISING: 1% MEMBERSHIP: 8%

6% 6%

6% 1%

8% MARKETING: 12% EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING 45% 12% & ANIMAL CARE: 45%

59% 21%

ADMISSIONS: 59% MERCHANDISING: 21% 19%

9% ADMINISTRATIVE: 19%

AQUARIUM EXPERIENCE: 9%

USES: $26,206,872

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DR. JOSH ENNEN’S TURTLE STUDIES In 2020, the Aquarium is embarking on a year-long 356 species of turtles on Earth are imperiled to some celebration of turtles. For the scientists at the Tennessee degree. Their general decline is largely human-induced, Aquarium Conservation Institute, however, chelonian thanks to habitat degradation and illegal trafficking. conservation and research has been a longtime and Also in 2019, the academic journal Biological ongoing focus. Conservation also showcased work by a team of In 2019, Aquatic Conservation Biologist Dr. American and Mexican researchers led by Ennen and Josh Ennen published or submitted a wide range of Sarah Sweat, a geographic information systems analyst studies touching on turtle ecology. His published at the Conservation Institute. Their international works touched on a variety of subjects, including the collaboration produced an interactive map defining impact turtles have on amphibian communities and boundaries for “communities” of related turtle REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS how renewable energy infrastructure can affect desert species. The map identifies more than 60 turtle-rich The life-rich waters of the Southeast are as delicately • Georgia Department of Natural Resources tortoises. regions around the globe. Armed with this new tool, balanced as a house of cards or a stack of plates. Fresh- • Kentucky Department of Natural Resources This scientific focus comes at a crucial time for conservationists will be able to direct their time and water scientists understand that the region’s un- • Pelican Coast Conservancy turtles, who represent the most endangered group of money into regions where it can have the greatest paralleled aquatic biodiversity rests on the coexistence • Geological Survey of Alabama vertebrates on the planet. More than 60 percent of the impact on the most at-risk turtle species. of all its residents, even if they’re so small or well-hidden • University of West Alabama that you don’t notice them. • Arkansas State University In 2019, the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute fulfilled its role to serve as a nexus for 2019 also brought a two-year partnership with freshwater science and conservation throughout the the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency-managed Southeast. Scientists from the institute collaborated Cumberland River Aquatic Center in Gallatin, across state lines to study and protect some of the Tennessee to help raising four endangered species of region’s most at-risk species. As part of an ongoing native bivalves. In the fall, the Aquarium collected U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant to study six species of about two dozen Common Logperch, whose offspring federally threatened and endangered darters, Science will be raised at the conservation institute before being Programs Manager Dr. Bernie Kuhajda traveled shipped to the TWRA facility. There, they serve as the extensively across the region and worked with a wide hosts for baby who hopefully will be used to variety of government and non-government agencies, restore beds in the Tennessee and Cumberland including: River watersheds.

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12 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 13 IMLS GRANT FINDINGS In 2018, the Aquarium was selected for a Community Catalyst Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In 2019, that award, which totaled more than $100,000, fueled an in-depth needs assessment of early childhood educators throughout the region. The lack of high-quality STEM programming in early childhood contributes to educational under-preparedness in Hamilton County, where fewer than half of incoming kindergartners are ready to learn, according to a report from the Chattanooga 2.0 initiative. That deficit can carry through to third grade — where about 60 percent of Hamilton County students aren’t reading on their grade level — prolonging an achievement gap that continues long after graduation. In all, the grant-funded survey received 340 responses, and five focus group sessions were held. By directly communicating with teachers, the Aquarium and other organizations are better equipped to craft offerings that best serve educators’ needs, hopefully increasing participation and closing the region’s gap in STEM literacy. ASIAN CARP PROJECT Four invasive species of carp collectively known as One of the means of addressing invasive carp has “Asian Carp” have been filling up and wreaking havoc been to market them as a plentiful source of seafood. 2019 VOLUNTEER STATISTICS on the Mississippi River and its major tributaries With this knives-and-forks defense in mind, Silver since the mid-’90s. In addition to competing with Carp was selected as one of two spotlighted species native wildlife for the same food sources, Silver Carp at the annual Serve & Protect seated dinner and live in particular pose a significant threat to recreational 56,315 cooking demonstration. During the evening event, TOTAL HOURS boaters and can have a profound impact on the sports S guests were served Silver Carp sustainably harvested in S VER fishing economy. R DI the Southeast and transformed into delicious dishes. E 4 In 2019, the Aquarium did its best to raise 9 For years, Asian Carps’ steady conquest of E 1 awareness of the danger posed by the skittish and Southeastern waterways has seen them slowly working T N quickly reproducing Silver Carp. Working with G through the dam and lock system on the Tennessee N U I

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PARTNERING WITH SAN DIEGO KIDS In a move that surely coaxed smiles from children in particularly challenging circumstances, the Aquarium was pleased to partner with San Diego Zoo Kids. A closed-circuit adventure film series, San Diego Zoo Kids provides short, animal-centric videos nationwide at more than 200 children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses. It is also shown internationally at facilities in Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Qatar, Pakistan and Curaçao. Thanks to this partnership with the -based zoo, children undergoing medical treatment and their families can find much-needed distraction from their fears and concerns by watching fun videos featuring several Aquarium residents, including Southern Appalachian Brook Trout and Paddlefish as well as the River Giants exhibit. 14 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 15 FRIENDS OF THE AQUARIUM 2019

2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE WATERSHED SOCIETY SPECIAL THANKS Ward Davenport chairman Recognizing donors making planned gifts, The Thank you to the following donors who made Keith Sanford president & ceo Watershed Society was established in 2011 in honor gifts to the Tennessee Aquarium in 2019. Chris McKee vice chair & treasurer of the Lupton family’s commitment to ensure the Aquarium’s success for future generations. Valoria Armstrong secretary CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT GIFTS First Horizon Foundation Anonymous (3) Liz Ahmed Anna George & David Neely Caroline & Charlotte Denton Dr. Catherine Colby John Giblin & Karen Diamond Fund for Penguins Cam Doody Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt Mr. Charles L. Arant Sheldon Grizzle Jake Marshall, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Paul Brock, Jr. Beecher Hunter Lyndhurst Foundation Daniel & Janet Burnside Candy Johnson Chris & Janel McKee Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Grekowicz Roy Keith Moments in Bronze Dr. Skylar Davidson Alison Lebovitz Scott & Catherine Pierce Eugene Dwyer Allen McCallie State of Tennessee Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt Kristina Montague Tennessee American Water Mr.* & Mrs. Jack McDonald Scott Pierce Tennessee Department of Environment Terry Miles Greg Vital and Conservation Boyd & Nancy Patterson Trudy Harper & Roger Knipp Ms. Judy B. Powell Ward & Ashley Davenport Mrs. Helen S. Pregulman Unum Katherine Paty Trust Cindy & Terry Todd Jo Ann Cline Yates

Recognizing contributions to the CONSERVATIONIST John & Loraine Forman Terry Miles Aquarium’s Annual Fund of $1,000 Anonymous (5) Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Godsey, Jr. Dave & Sarah Miller or greater. Catherine & Matthew Anderson Tom & Marion Griscom Olan & Norma Mills Jackson & Linda Andrews Ms. Eleanor Hall & Anna & Allen Peterfreund VISIONARY Mr. Charles L. Arant Mr. George Parmelee George & Bonnie Pettway Anonymous (2) Valoria & Lawrence Armstrong Elizabeth & Chris Hammitt Bill Phillips & Kim Terry Ward & Ashley Davenport Charles & Nancy Belin Trudy Harper & Roger Knipp John* & Mufti Phillips Julie & Patrick Stowe Mr. E. L. Bishop III Lyn Harris & Robin Burk Julie & Perry Piper Woods & Judith Blake Barbara & Jerre Haskew Ms. Judy B. Powell SUSTAINER Donna Bourdon & Beverly Still Wes & Amy Hicks Irvin & Judith Pressman John Giblin & Karen Diamond Charlie & Lisa* Brock Ann & Emily Hon Melinda & Randy Redberg John & Trish Foy Frank & Dottie Brock Margaret & Charles Hudson Pete & Anne Rittenberry Chris & Janel McKee Paul & Susu Brock Deborah & Bob Hulse Meredith & Colby Roberts Paul Neely & Susan Street Mr. & Mrs. Paul K. Brock K. Donald & Susan Jensen Brett Rousch Randy & Kathy Brooks Dr. Bryan & Candy Johnson Frank & Gracie Schriner GUARDIAN Collin Cherry & Catherine McCall Mrs. Peggy Jones Robert & Pris Siskin Liz & Ali Ahmed Bill & Vicki Christensen Roy & Anita Keith Gloria & Randy Smith Mr. Steve Brandon & Dr. Catherine Colby & Andrew Christian & Patricia Keller Gordon & Cheryl Stalans Ms. Patsy Fowlkes Workinger Dr. Dan Kennedy Aggie & Andrew Stephenson Bob Caldwell Elliott & Nini Davenport Melanie & Chris King Wiley & Jocelyn Turnipseed Thomas Demas Judi & John Davenport Phillip Lambert & Paula Griffith Greg Vital Anna George & David Neely Mark & Sheryl Donnell Ben Landress Deborah & Brittany Williams Ken Cagle & Ben Keyser Robby & Susan Duncan Alison & Alan Lebovitz Jim & Mary Alice Wyatt Jessica N. Miller Marcy & David Eason Charles & Betty Lebovitz Becky A. Young Rick & Cannon Montague Kathleen & David Evans Bud & Angie Lewallen Scott & Catherine Pierce Mitchel & Deborah Harrison Everhart Laura & McKinley Lundy Keith & Julia Sanford Buddy & Sally Faulkner Will Martin & Jean Nelson Joseph & Lynn Schmissrauter Theodore & Cora Feintuch Franklin & Tresa McCallie Alice & Alfred Smith

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ANNUAL SUPPORT EVENT SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS, GRANTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS Culligan Water Systems EMPLOYEE GIVING — IN MEMORIAM — Recognizing gifts to the Aquarium’s & PARTNERS Bass Pro Shops Eagle Mechanical Our staff’s commitment to Komatsu America Corporation Annual Fund of $500-$999 Anonymous (3) Big River Grille & Brewing Works excellence is the primary reason JOHN B. PHILLIPS, JR. Lawson Electric our institution is among the most Amazon Smile Foundation BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee CURATOR Regions Bank respected in the nation. We are Aquarium & Zoo Facilities Association The Coca-Cola Company Dave & Lisa Adair Russ Blakely & Associates grateful to the following employees Association of Zoos & Aquariums Elder’s Ace Hardware who give over and above their daily William & Ann Aiken Southern Champion Tray Barley Chattanooga EPB Fiber Optics service to support our mission. Christopher & Laura Anziano Suntrust Bank Baylor School First Horizon Bank Dr. & Mrs. David Barto West Star Aviation Benwood Foundation Food City Anonymous (2) Bryan & Katie Bulmer 2019 Serve & Protect BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Little Debbie Snacks Justice Agnew Timothy & Leah Bush BASF Corp. Serve & Protect is an evening Columbus Zoo Lookout Mountain Attractions Jackson Andrews Mary Clendeninn & Anthony Olinger Chattanooga Tourism Co. highlighting sustainably- caught Community Foundation of Greater National Medal of Honor Heritage Rachel Badillo David & Kate Collins seafood prepared by nationally- Chattanooga Center Thom Benson Eugene Dwyer recognized chefs and some of the Independent Healthcare Properties – The Community Foundation of South Tennessee American Water Christin Cadwell Marimac Dyer & Robert Player top restaurateurs in our area. We Morning Pointe Alabama Tennessee Department of Environment Kevin Calhoon Rodney & Kelly Fuller are grateful for the support of these Life Care Centers of America Conservation Fisheries, Inc. & Conservation Bryan Cody Erik & Stacy Gray companies and individuals who made March Adams & Associates our 9th annual event such a success. Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Volkswagen Chattanooga Shannon Colbert Fernando Guadarrama The Vincit Group Network David Collins Joseph Heath & Monica Ramirez Tennessee Valley Public Power PRESENTING SPONSOR The David & Lucile Packard MEDIA SPONSORS Thomas Demas Dr. & Mrs. Jim Hoback Association First Horizon Bank Foundation Big 95.3 Katherine Dickhut Link Jordan First Horizon Foundation Big Easy 106.9 Ashley Dollar Mr. & Mrs. J. Worth Lillard Astec Industries SPONSORS Freshwaters Illustrated Chattanooga Times Free Press Eugene Dwyer Eric Loveland & Joy Forman Athens Distributing Company BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Georgia Department of Natural Groove 93 Karen Estes Jill & David McCain COS Business Products & Interiors Cemrock Resources Hits 96 Rodney Fuller The Tennessee Aquarium lost a devoted friend Lee & Hilda Murray Elder’s Ace Hardware CHI Memorial Girls Preparatory School KZ 106 Anna George Margaret Oehmig Electronic Controls, Inc. and champion with the passing of John Phillips Global Wildlife Conservation Power 94 Brooke Gorman Martha Jane Payne Empire Distributors of Tennessee PLATINUM Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reagan Outdoor Taylor Grider on November 14, 2019. John was part of the Laurie & Happy Powell Johnson Group Ward & Ashley Davenport Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation Sunny 92.3 Harlee Gunter Judi Rossman Miller & Martin Aquarium’s story from the very beginning, Jo Ann Yates Institute of Museum & Library Services Talk Radio 102.3 Bill Haley Susan Roth Miller Industries Kentucky Waterways Alliance US 101 Brian Hunter and remained deeply involved as a member Rick & Katie Schumacher RiverCity Company GOLD Lyndhurst Foundation WDEF News 12 Wayne Jackson Tanner Smith Signal Voice and Data of the Board of Trustees from 1992 to 2016, Anonymous (1) Naked River Brewery WRCB TV 3 Christian Keller Marian & James Steffner Siskin Steel and Supply Company Chattanooga Labeling Systems, Inc National Fish & Wildlife Foundation WTCI Melanie King serving as Chairman from 2005 to 2008. Over Patrick & Megan Stevens Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Chattanooga Land Company National Oceanic & Atmospheric WTVC NewsChannel 9 Loribeth Lee Thomas Tarbotton W.R. Grace Foundation the years, John marveled at what Chattanooga Counts Company Administration 98.1 The Lake Laura Lundy Kiera Williams & Marla Cervenak Elliott Davis The Nature Conservancy 103.7 Kiss FM Jill McCain had been able to achieve as a result of this Mary Anne & Rick Williams Trudy Harper & Roger Knipp Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 107.9 Nash Icon 25+ YEAR EMPLOYEES Melani McWhirter Bonnie Wright-Woodward & Rebecca institution. “Within a week of the Aquarium JP Morgan Chase Riverview Foundation Peter Burman Casey Phillips Wright opening, it was very apparent that it was a hit. Lawson Electric Co. Sewanee: University of the South HOTEL SPONSORS Jackson Andrews Julie Piper Dave Collins Nature Films Network SK Films Inc. Chattanooga Marriott Downtown Meredith Roberts It was gangbusters.” MATCHING GIFTS Christine Bock Hunt Pinnacle Financial Partners Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Heath Ross Apple Inc. Rodney Fuller He also recognized a greater, lasting impact. The Vincit Group Southeast Missouri State University Chattanooga Downtown Keith Sanford AT&T Mara-Lynne Payne Title Guaranty and Trust Company State of Tennessee The Edwin Hotel Abigail Skinner “I have to believe that there are students who Atlantic Capital Bank Diane Hanson Tashkent Zoo Embassy Suites Chattanooga/Hamilton Gordon Stalans Bank of America Charitable Foundation Christian Keller, D.V.M. are going to become something they wouldn’t SILVER Tennessee Department of Agriculture Place Aggie Stephenson CIGNA Kevin Calhoon Tennessee Technological University SpringHill Suites Chattanooga Anji Stiles have become if not for the educational First Horizon Foundation David Gilreath Henderson, Hutcherson & Tennessee Valley Authority Downtown/Cameron Harbor Katie Theune GE Foundation Charlene Nash opportunities offered here.” A proud smile McCullough, PLLC Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones The Westin Chattanooga Michelle Thompson Halyard Health Kinsey Probasco Hays Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Todd Stailey Cindy Todd would appear whenever John spoke about the Jackson Healthcare Darleene Cole Kone Elevator Trout Unlimited - Appalachian Chapter CORPORATE MEMBERS Jim Vroom Lyndhurst Foundation Lodge Manufacturing Tucker Foundation Jeff Worley Maggie Wagoner Kinzer Aquarium’s mission to benefit our community. Unum Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Alice & Allen McCallie United Way of Greater Chattanooga Gene Dwyer Jennifer Wawra “To see younger people coming along with the Microsoft Corporation Reliant Bank University of Georgia Alaine Rivers Mary Anne Williams CHI Memorial Mohawk Industries at Chattanooga Bill Haley Carly Woodfin same sense of purpose and awe for what we’re Goldbond, Inc. Takeda Pharmaceuticals Russ Blakely & Associates University of Tennessee Gordon Stalans Lewis Young Tennessee Valley Authority doing…it helps us all realize how blessed we are.” Tennessee Valley Authority Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. Unum Michael Harper WestRock Mill Division The David & Lucile Packard US Fish & Wildlife Service Danny Alexander Foundation US Forest Service Jill McCain Chattanooga Area Chamber of The Home Depot US Geological Survey George Bartnik Commerce Unum World Wildlife Fund Susie Grant US Bancorp Foundation Colonial Pipeline Company Julie Piper Veterans Administration Counts Company Wells Fargo

18 TNAQUA | AR 2019 TNAQUA | AR 2019 19 20+ YEAR *Raymond Bertani Elvin Kingery Andrea Young Dan Backlund Savannah Howard William Sisk Anita Greenwell Terri Trageser Claire Calhoun VOLUNTEERS Sarabeth Bivins JoAnne Kittle Diane Young John Baldwin John Hutchinson Bernadette Slater Angela Griffin Cindy Walther Zoe Chamberlain Linda Blakeley Sharon Klein Michael Ball John Ingraham Graham Slater Kay Hagaman Madison Cope Karen Adney Diehl Boggs Robin Kratman Angela Ballard Dale Ingram Paull Slater Stephanie Harris Sage Davis Steve Bamburg CHEF NAIADS Sarah Bowen Deanna Lane Bentley Bamburg Joshua Jernigan Deborah Smith Valerie Hayes Phoenix Davis James Bardoner Bob Adney Scott Chambley Lydia Brink James Laskowski Steve Bamburg Laurel Jobe Bo Smith Jennifer Hays Hillary Dong Bill Burch Karen Adney Robert Goodrick Taylor Bryant Minh Le James Bardoner Michael Jones Mary Lillian Smith Linda Height Shane Dorian Jola Burch Keith Barnes Mark Issenberg Aimee Buell Jack Leather Kelly Barkwell Christopher Kay Evan Souther Fran Hiestand Ashlyn Farmer Todd Burkhart Beth Brellenthin Joann Langston Bill Burch Jill Legg Richard Barnes Joe Kennedy Paul Tatum Susan Holden John Paul Freeman David Butler Sandy Caldwell Mary Evelyn Lynn Jola Burch Jenn Lehman Keith Barnes Kelly Kirkland Wade Taylor Mary Holland Anne Hamfeldt Sandy Caldwell Bill Caldwell Phillip Lynn Elizabeth Burgess Melody Lewis Larry Bevil Amanda Korous Rebecca Thomas Brian Johnson Kya Meilin Hawkins Brenda Carson Lisa Clayton Ruth McMahon Mary Anna Burrow Susie Long Eric Bjorn John LaVoy Rosemarie Thomas Elizabeth Jones Nyssa Henderson Tim Chastain Stacy Coates Rhonda Palmour Brad Chase Annette Longoria-Adams Linda Black Megan Lott Jerry Thompson Shelby Kaplan Destinee Johnson Jim Clemmer Jo Ann Cote Charlene Simmons Marion Cook Denise Loos Les Blackford Timothy Lott Charles Threet, Jr. Jim Keown Cara Kent Shawn Coulter Beth Estlick Rhonda Waldrop Jane Corn Kathy Martin John Boatner Jimmy Lowrey George Tomlinson Linda Keown Mia Larson Bill Godsey, Jr. Ann Giebert Nancy Williams Jo Ann Cote Rachel Matousek Debbie Boaz Robert MacDonald Jason Turner Sharon Klein Paris Mathis Alan Gordon Kylie Gooden Alexander Couch-Maddox Avery McCuiston Barry Bullard Mike Manly Al Underbrink Kim Krause Sofia McDonough Arthur Hendrixson Carol Hornsby PENGUINS Joyce Covington Sarah McMahon Daniel Bullard Lee Mann Sonny Vick Beverly Kriewald Eliza Moore Fran Hiestand Abbie Kerr Annette Ahart Kelly Coyle Mathilda McSpadden Bill Burch Jeff Marcinek Craig Walker Debbie Lamb Katie Nash Mary Holland Phyllis McAdams Kirsten Andreani Emeril Crosby Rick Meck Todd Burkhart Kevin Martin John Walker Trieu Le Allison Palmer Joan Hoskins Van McAdams Betsy Archer Sue Crowder Allen Miller David Butler Marcia Massengill Stuart Wasilowski Angie Lewallen Jessie Sinclair Diana Jacobsen Sandra Miller Hannah Archer Katie Curtis Toni Moegling Matthew Cain Jere Matty Andrew West Bud Lewallen, Jr. Melina Tharp Karen Jones Pete Rittenberry Tanisha Bafford Joe D’Agostino Peggy Mynatt Stanley Callis Paul Mayer Jackie Whitlock David Long Amber Thomas Shelby Kaplan Marykathleen Ryan Elizabeth Burgess Jack Danner Katie Nash Paul Campbell Bryan McConkey William Whitney Edmond Long Emilie Thompson Beverly Kriewald Gregory Shipman Jane Corn Doris Dantes Courtney Neumeyer Bruce Cantrell Marissa McConkey Liz Wiggs Patti Long Savana Turner Angie Lewallen Kelly Spell Alyssa Cutler Jayne Daughtery Ann O’Connell Benjamin Chambers Adam McDaniel Ann Williams Shannon Lorenzo-Rivero Gracie Waddle Mike Manly Louis Spencer Angela Dillard Gene Delett Kimberly Ogle Howard Charnell Susan McElhannon Craig Williams Mary Evelyn Lynn Emily Wu Marcia Massengill Kay Wallace Jesie England Pat Diviney Ronette Oller Tim Chastain Matt McLelland Derrick Williams Phillip Lynn Avery McCuiston Les Wallace Jim Garner Alan Dodd Michael O’Neal Gregory Clements Terry Miles Nan Williams Anna Martz Sue Minton Jane Webb Jessica Green EMERITUS Debbie Donohue Ashley Patino Jim Clemmer Michael Miller Mike Wilson Sylvia McCort Greg Olivares Deb Williams Kaley Hallmark Fay Bailey Andrew Dorsey Christine Peters Lisa Coble Sue Minton Pete Winkler John Miller Allan Parris Jamie Wilson Michelle Henderson Jerry Bowman Bob Dreyer Midge Phibbs Douglas Cogswell Will Mitchum Penelope Wong Elizabeth Monson Robert Porterfield Nicholas Henderson O’Neil Burton Carla Dyer Cheryl Powell Michael Collins Greg Mox, Jr. Vonda Wooten Anna Pace Betsi Pryor CONSERVATION Fran Hiestand Donna Faulkner MaKayla Dyer Eddie Rahm Maria Combs Lee Netterville John Zardis Allan Parris Peter Sestak Ayi Ajavon Taylor Hixson Iola Fulgham Wesley Edwards Diana Rand Shawn Coulter Teresa Netterville Robert Zielke Nicholas Pickett Deborah Smith Rachel Head Savannah Howard Sibyl Gore Peter Engels Jan Redding Mary Crook Chandler Nichols Amelia Poe Mary Lillian Smith Courtney Neumeyer Morgan Iverson Betty Hale Kathleen Evans Suzie Reese Jonathan Culver Lorye Nichols Connie Presnell Wade Taylor ENRICHMENT Charlette Kent Plunk Dennis Harris Laurie Evans Pete Rittenberry Jeff Cunningham Greg Olivares Betsi Pryor Cindy Walther Linda Chesmar Terry Miles Gwen Harris Nick Feingold Rich Ruocco DAY CAMP John Dandelski Haley O’Neal Anna Quintrell Rosemary Whitaker Stephanie Hoerner Olivia Purcell *Irby Hartley Jeanne Ferrere Marykathleen Ryan ASSISTANT Robert Davis Brian Osgood Richard Ralston, III Jackie Whitlock Sandra Miller Karen Spence *Sara Hartley Terri Fisher Jenny Rytel AJ Hicks Marie Dement Doug Overdeer Kathryn Robinson Nan Williams Catherine Stoddard Marty Hershey Alyson Fitsimmons Dean Sanders Amanda Scott Geri DiDonato Larry Oxford Ella Schmiege GIFT SHOP Shawn Stoddard Charles Jennings Brooke Fleeman Mary Schenck Anay Patel Jeffrey Duncan Leif Peterson Christine Schneider ANIMAL KEEPER Beth Anthony Natalie Whitaker Judy Leach Geri Forkner Ella Schmiege Andrew Scott Edward Dunlop Jose’ Pinacho Deborah Shelley Jim Lewis ASSISTANT Charlie Fox Ronald Schmiege Ashton Willis Tony Dwornitski Mike Poe Harriet Smedley HORTICULTURE VETERINARY Joyce Lewis Tanisha Bafford John Paul Freeman Karen Schmitt Audrey Curtis Buddy Edging Joe Pope Kristy Smedley Don Priddy Lauren Bailey Jacob Cate Coreene Frost Susan Schott Charles “Trip” Christopher Eley Joe Pope, Jr Josh Smith EXTERNS Richard Ralston Alayna Best Lynsie Cox Bill Galbraith Jessie Sinclair Hayslett Peter Erickson Tony Porter Jerry Steiner Brenda Arras Eva Rock Patsy Blake Nick Feingold Denise Gammel Kaitlyn Sneed Claire Pouncey Veronica Fallin Tish Pritchett Sharon Steiner Chelsea Hester Arlene Rucker Patsy Boles Olivia Ferguson Susan Garrett Kelly Spell Colton Friday Frank Feather Jake Raulston George Taylor Geri Roth Crystal Rymer Beth Brellenthin Ann Giebert Ann Giebert Louis Spencer Destiny Millican Mary Fedde Waller Reece Rhonda Waldrop Kiley Walker Alice Sallee Michelle Brooks Jonathan Gilliland Sibyl Gore Hannah Squires Eliza Brand Bernard Flank Gene Reese Mary Claire Weaver Matthew Whitford Sylvia 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