2015 Honor Roll of Donors with Board Leadership and Staff
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2015 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS WITH BOARD LEADERSHIP AND STAFF Unmatched Generosity HONORING DU’S MAJOR SPONSOR Major Sponsors have chosen to make an immediate and significant impact on wetlands conservation today through their support of Ducks Unlimited’s mission. These philanthropists are leading the charge to secure our continent’s wetland and waterfowl habitat to make the vision of full skies a reality. Please contact Kathy McCollum at 901-758-3710 or [email protected] for information about being included in next year’s annual report. 58 2015 Annual Report photo credit: Gary Kramer A LETTER FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Mike Woodward Rescue Our Wetlands! What simple and direct words to describe the campaign we are undertaking. Those three words are a call to arms for the next three years for you and me and the others we need to lead in the work of conservation. Let me share with you something I hope speaks to you about why you and I need to do more of the great work we do. To me, philanthropy is about giving back to the birds and wetlands and honoring the people and places that are special in my life. I am who I am because of education, experience and the special people who have shown me how to live a purposeful life. This deepening knowledge makes me appreciate where I came from and offers me a chance to preserve the special places where life has taken me. Few things excite me more than returning to an old haunt and seeing the birds return there as they have my entire life. I hope you think so as well. The challenges the birds face are very different than the challenges the founders of Ducks Unlimited experienced, but the determination to preserve wetlands has not waned for those of us who came after them. The population of the continent has nearly tripled since DU was founded in 1937. We make sure there is a place for the birds we pursue, watch and enjoy with family and friends. It is essential work that not only secures waterfowl for us, but for everyone else who enjoys the birds and the clean water that wetlands provide, as well as the beauty of the places they need to nourish their spirits. So as we recognize you, Ducks Unlimited’s special supporters, on the following pages, I challenge you to consider the places you want to preserve and protect. Work diligently with time, talent and treasure to make sure your spot under the stars of a clear fall sky just before the dawn is still reflected in the waters of a vibrant marsh. Thank you for making a difference, Michael R. Woodward Senior Vice President of Development Sandi and Paul Bonderson, Jr. Leo C. Gerard Grant Brees, D.V.M. Robert B. Glover Forrest W. Brehm Lloyd O. Goode, Jr. Tracy and Jerry D. Brewer, Jr. William H. Goodwin, Jr. Joel N. Broussard Robert J. Gormley Charles Bruning III David R. Grieve David and Denise Bunning Dave and Marg Grohne Dean and Rosemarie Buntrock Scott G. Gunning August A. Busch III Pat Halloran Gary C. Butler Harley and Linda Hansen Benjamin and Karyn Campbell Diane and Chuck Harrington Recognition in the President’s Council honors Hazard and Gina Campbell Bobbi and Jerry Harris DU’s staunchest supporters who make an annual Mike and Robbi Carey Hannah and William E. Haslam, Jr. cash gift of $10,000 or more to our conservation Blake M. Carlson Dennis P. Havey and Joyce Graves mission. President’s Council members understand Henry “Chip” Carlson III Howard and Rhonda Hawks that an ongoing and significant annual Kimberlee Eaton and David Castro, M.D. Peter C. Hearn John and Elaine Chambers Jeff Heidelbauer and Rebecca J. McGee commitment is necessary to achieve our goals, Jerry V. Christensen Harlan C. Herner and they are dedicated to making DU one of their Richard and Jan Clotfelter Martha and Robert Hester, Jr. highest giving priorities each year. Randal L. Coffin Kent and Theresa Heyborne James and Bernadette Cogdell John A. and Barbara K. Hipp Ducks Unlimited is pleased to recognize the Peter and Marilyn Coors Ruth A. Hoefs following individuals as members of the John R. Costello Jack and Katherine Hole President’s Council for the prior and current William T. Couch David M. Hollo calendar year (as of July 15, 2015): David P. Crosby John H. Holt Kent Cummings Lotsie and Rick Holton Scott and Jerry Cunningham Allan and Carla Hopp Greg J. Currell Ellen and Gerald Huggs, Jr. PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Bill and Sarah D’Alonzo Stanley and Jane Huner Paul and Beverly Dickson Greg and Anne Hunsaker John and Emily Alexander Skipper and Cindy Dickson James and Ann Hunt Gene Anderson Eric and Holly Dillon James and Christie Hunt Louise Anderson Jan M. Dillow* Joseph B. Hurst, Jr. Mikkel R. Anderson and Peggy Sundstrom John C. Dobbs* Lee Ann and Orrin H. Ingram II Anonymous Ray A. Doering Peter and JoAnne Jackson Duane and Annamaria Arnister David H. Donahue C. Ronald James Sherwin and Kaycie Artus William L. Driscoll and Dr. Lisa M. Hoffman Maryann and James Jankowski, Sr. Paul C. Aughtry III Tommie and William Dunavant, Jr. Mack H. Jenkins Mark and Becky Augustine Raymond T. Duncan Thomas E. Jernigan, Jr. James W. Ayers Tom Dunkin II Alan and Marcheta Jochimsen Ray B. Baldwin, Jr.* Livia and George H. Dunklin, Jr. Howard M. Johnson John and Lauren Ball E. Bradford duPont, Jr. Lyle G.* and Gail T. Johnson Chris and Marna Bame Fred Eckhardt Rich and Joyce Johnson Richard W. and Theresa R. Barch Ryan P. Edgmon Sylvia and William R. Johnson, Jr. Matthew and Dawn Barr Scott and Melissa Eisenhauer Tom Johnson Peter Barrett Bob and Dana Emery Paul Tudor Jones II Ron and Jackie Bartels Thomas and Ora Enos Kim and Bryan Jordan Stan and Kristine Baty Douglas and Carol Federighi Jay O. Jorgensen Gary Bechtel Randi Fisher Debra and Mack Karnes, M.D. Henry “Peter” C. Beck Robert J. Fisher Robert and Donna Kase Kristen and Christopher A. Bergstrom, D.D.S. Robert Fogelman II Kevin and Eileen Kehoe John F. Bergstrom Doug Fout Mariner Kemper John and Shirley Berry Douglas and Allison Frey D. Alan Kendall James T. Blair IV Dan E. Gahlon Jim and Sarah Kennedy Gerald A. Boelte Donald J. Galligan John and Wendy Killen Lily Anne Bonderson Michael L. Garvey Judith and Henry Brit Kirby III 4 Bryan R. Knight Glen F. Post III Chris and Dale Treeman Northrup R. Knox, Jr. John and Amy Presley Mike and Melissa Treeman Seymour H. Knox IV Dr. Brian K. Priddle Peter and Irene Treiber J.B. and Kelly Kolodzey Clark Purvis Victor Trzeciak Jim and Sue Konkel Donald Anderson Quattlebaum Reed Turner Susan Konkel Trevor and Lindsey Ragsdale Dick Uihlein Blake and Mary Krueger William Clinton Rasberry, Jr. Margery H. Uihlein Tim and Jacqueline Kuntz Dan and Linda Ray Doug and Kathie Unruh Charles and Virginia Lane Winston and Leslie Read Paul M. Verrochi Jaxon and Allison Lang Tom and Kris Reaves James D. Volk Craig and Shelley Larson Nicholas L. Reding Tom and Susan Waldbuesser Jeanne and Dr. Allan R. Larson Scott Nicholas Reding William E. Walker III Bruce and Gerry Lauritzen Austin F. Rice, Jr. Julius F. Wall Richard Lea III J. Oran and Joan Richard Peter and Carol Walters Monty Lewis Greg Richter Susan and Dr. James Walton III Steve and Marianne Liebmann Bob and Georgie Riley Wendell W. Weakley N. Colin Lind David Roberts Don G. Weempe William E. Lloyd Douglas and Joni Roberts Hope and David Welles, Jr. Wendell and Aimee Malmberg Joseph Matthew and Brandy Robinson Jerry and Linda Weltzin William P. Maney Anthony J. Rose, Jr. Linda and Thomas D. Westfeldt II Steve and Jeanne Maritz Charles F. Safley, Jr., M.D. Stephen and Lucy Whatley John Marsellus Gary and Debbie Salmon Eric N. Whitney Roseada and Dr. L. J. Mayeux, Jr. Kathy and Joe Sanderson, Jr. Sabrina S. Williams Joseph Mazon and Lisa Happy William E. Saunders, Jr. J. Robert and Kathryn Wilson Rory and Joyce McCallum Robert C. Savage Steve Winkey Jimer and Kim McCormick Justin and Laura Scheu Jack and Betsy Witt W. Pat McGinnis Richard and Jenny Schimpff Michael and Sherry Witter Gene and Melissa McKay Rex and Lori Schulz James and Cindy Wolfe John Kyle McMahan Mark and Cherie Sealy Craig and Sharon Wood Joel and Cheryl Meeteer Thomas A. Seeno Michael and Bonnie Woodward Richard and Christy Montgomery Charles F. Smith, Jr. Trever Allen Young Alfred G. and Gail E. Montna Sam and Stephanie Smolik Julie Zadeck David and Diana Moore Jim and Burnley Snyder James A. Zaepfel Jeff and Melissa Morgan Pepper and Sherri Snyder Ed and Jane Zimmer John L. Morris Bob and Kim Spoerl Richard and Elaine Zuschlag John Paul Morris Michael and Lory Stabolepszy Michael and Erin Mullady Scott Stamerjohn Bill and Steph Naegele George L. Stark Bobbie and John L. Nau III C. Austin Stephens Allan and Nancy Neighbors Lane and Sally Stephenson Neal and Tatiana Nelson John and Grace Steuri Reg Newman Mark and Lucy Stitzer Mack and Nancy Nichols George W. Stokes Joseph S. Nicosia Joey and Jena Stough Doug and Diane Oberhelman Robert G. Strahs Col. Thomas Milford O’Dell Ross and Pauline Strehlow Peter and Alexandra Ottesen Susan Stuart Connie S. Parker Matt and CeCe Stuller Lucille V. Pate Dr. Michael Sullivan Lindsay and Yolanda Payne John and Gayle Swarbrick Saf and Betty Peacock Jim and Deanne Talbert Daryl and Mary Pennington Barre C. and Iva Nell Tanguis Gary and Paula Pennington Joseph Thomas James and Patti Pike John and Sandi Thompson Lane and Jennifer Plaisance John and Judy Tomke John and Jane Pope David and Sonya Toms *Deceased 5 MAJOR SPONSORS Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Dawhoo Farms A deep & abiding passion to make the world Richard King Mellon Foundation Diamond Lake & Land Company, LLC a better place for waterfowl, wildlife & people Middleton Place, LLC Skipper & Cindy Dickson National Fish & Wildlife Foundation inspires these men & women whose commitments Katherine & John Hull Dobbs, Jr.