2011 ANNUAL REPORT Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park — today and for generations to come. LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Dear Hermann Park Conservancy Friends, PWL Studio What would Hermann Park be without Hermann Park Conservancy? If you remember what the Park looked like 20 years ago, no doubt the memory generates a shudder! Thanks to the deter- mination and dedication of the community, the Conservancy has had a transformative impact on the state of the Park, and fiscal year 2011—July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011—was no exception.

Armed with the clear vision laid out by the master plan adopted in 1995, the Conservancy and public partners have been steadily working to turn the once deteriorating Park into an urban oasis and adapt it to the growing needs of the community. The Conservancy aims to complete the final stage of improvements in time for the Park’s 100th birthday in 2014.

The fiscal year got off to a fantastic start with news in July that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) had approved $3 million for renovation of the Park’s historic main entrance, the Grand Gateway. Shortly afterwards, construction began on the Bill Coats Bike Bridge, and renovation of the pedestrian trail kicked off in the spring. With funding for the Grand Gateway nearly complete, the Conservancy has set its sights on the Centennial Gardens, the last major capital project identified by the master plan.

Beyond tackling multi-million-dollar improvement projects, the Conservancy is also committed to stewardship, ensuring the responsible and long-term care of these enhancements as well as the Park’s natural resources. Through the expansion of its volunteer and maintenance programs, the Conservancy generated 23,000 hours toward operations and stewardship initiatives.

I hope you’re as proud as I am of this past year’s accomplishments. They would not be possible without the hardworking and committed board, staff, and volunteers. Thank you! You’re the ones who made this possible. We appreciate your continued support as we approach our 2014 centennial and the completion of the master plan for Hermann Park.

Sincerely,

Ann Kennedy 2011 Board Chair PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Hermann Park’s master plan, adopted in 1995, guides all improvements in the Park. Its goals include increasing accessibility, bringing life to lesser used areas, and restoring historic elements. Several projects undertaken this year meet these objectives and make the Park friendlier, safer, and easier to get around.

Lake Picnic Area The Park’s most popular place to picnic got even better with the continued renovation of the Lake Picnic Area. This site includes eight heavily wooded acres between Lake Plaza, the Jones Reflection Pool, and Miller Bill Coats Bike Bridge Outdoor Theatre, with access from the Named in memory of one of the Conser- Park’s largest parking lot. This year, new vancy’s founders and a driving force behind decomposed granite paths were added many improvements, the Bill Coats Bike to provide access to 21 new picnic tables, Bridge broke ground this year and will im- while protected woodland areas were des- pact the Park’s accessibility and its standing ignated with bollards and cable. A board- as a recreational resource when it opens in walk over the Hermann Park Railroad tracks, fiscal year 2012. This bicycle bridge will span swing set, grill, and trash receptacles were the width of Brays Bayou, connecting cyclists also installed. to trails on both sides. The Conservancy donors who generously supported the Pedestrian Trail project include:

The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Elkins Foundation The Fondren Foundation H.A.R.R.A. Marian and Speros Martel Foundation, Inc. The Susan Vaughan Foundation, Inc. John E. Walsh, Jr. Meg and Dick Weekley The Wortham Foundation, Inc. Bob Wright

Pedestrian Trail To the delight of Park runners and walkers, the renovation of the pedestrian trail began in the spring. Matching funds provided David Haltom by Conservancy donors leveraged federal funding administered by TxDOT for the $2 million project.

The new trail features a decomposed roadbed, which had been built on a historic granite surface with concrete curbs, new carriage path. lighting, drainage, and a widened path of Not just beneficial for runners, the new light up to 14 feet across. Where the old path posts along the trail near Fannin will be was forced to curve toward the street to particularly appreciated by Miller Outdoor circumvent a ravine, a new bridge takes Theatre patrons who come to evening Park users over the ravine, thus avoiding performances by METRORail. busy street traffic. Thanks to the rerouting of North MacGregor Way last year, the trail route was also adjusted to claim the old Nash Baker CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

Planning and fundraising continued this year for the Centennial Campaign, which aims to complete the master plan for Hermann Park and provide an unforgettable celebration year in 2014 when the Park turns 100. With the Park’s centennial around the corner, the Conservancy is rallying community leaders to prepare for one of Houston’s most special occasions. Volunteer committees are planning temporary public art exhibitions and civic celebrations to take place throughout 2014, while others are helping spread the word and encourage community and cultural partners to get involved in the commemoration. The Conservancy will showcase the exciting improvements that have taken place in recent years and unveil major new projects, including the Grand Gateway and Centennial Gardens.

Grand Gateway is budgeted at $5 million. The first project set for completion in the Centennial Gardens centennial year is the renovation of the Planning continued for the transformation Grand Gateway, the historic entrance of Hermann Park’s Garden Center into the to the Park. The Gateway spans from Centennial Gardens, a project aimed for the Mecom Fountain to the Sam Hous- significant completion by 2014. The project, ton Monument and from the Fountain estimated at nearly $30 million, including a to the Texas Medical Center along Main $7.5 million maintenance fund, will recon- and Fannin streets. This renovation will figure the 15-acre site and will substantially restore the area, giving visitors a proper complete the Conservancy’s 20-year effort welcome to one of Houston’s finest and to realize the master plan for the Park. most historic green spaces, and safely The Conservancy continued working this connect surrounding communities to the year with Chicago-based landscape archi- Park. Features include new drainage tects Hoerr Schaudt on the design, which and irrigation to preserve the Live Oaks includes such features as a children’s maze, along Main Street, extensive landscap- educational demonstration gardens, a ing and seasonal plantings between the traditional rose garden, a new home for the Sam Houston Monument and Mecom Chinese pavilion, a grand lawn that can be Fountain, and improved walkways with utilized for special events, and an improved benches and lighting to provide conve- international sculpture garden. The new nience for walkers and bicyclists. configuration will enhance connectivity to The Grand Gateway project has been the Museum District by increasing pedes- made possible thanks to fundraising trian and vehicular accessibility to the Park efforts spearheaded by several Conser- from Hermann Drive. vancy board members and Park neigh- bors. Their hard work secured enough funding for the Conservancy to apply for support through TxDOT’s Transporta- tion Enhancement Program. In July 2011, TxDOT approved nearly $3 million in funding to support the renovation, which CONSERVATION & MAINTENANCE The Conservancy’s Conservation Japanese Garden and Maintenance department In February, esteemed landscape architect is charged with stewardship of Mr. Terunobu Nakai made his sixth visit the Park. The staff and volunteers from Japan to Houston to continue the who make up this team help keep ongoing renovation of the Japanese the Park’s beautiful improvements Garden in Hermann Park. During the visit, well-kept and its natural he focused primarily on maintenance, recommending appropriate plant material resources healthy. and planting locations and supervising the planting of new trees. He also made sug- gestions regarding continued Japanese- style maintenance of the plant material and additional design and planting plans. Thanks to Mr. Nakai’s vision and guidance, the Garden has been transformed from a “Texas-style” Japanese Garden into an authentic one reflective of Japanese principles and design. Reforestation Thanks to interns funded by Shell Oil Conservation Company and ExxonMobil, the Conser- Project Blazing Star, a conservation effort vancy’s tree inventory was updated to to restore native coastal prairie plants in include a total of nearly 8,000 trees. The Hermann Park, continued to thrive this interns noted tree-planting sites made year. The Whistlestop Prairie site between available by trees lost to Hurricane Ike McGovern Lake and the entrance to the and the 2009 drought. Japanese Garden is now thick with lush, The addition of a portable 50-gallon water colorful plants, which give a sense of what tank helped staff water new trees planted the Park and the region may have looked during the fiscal year. Shell Oil Company like long ago. Educational signage details funded yearlong tree treatments for five the plant species featured and explains stressed oaks, two in Lake Plaza and the importance of preserving them. three by the Jones Reflection Pool, while Several community partners have helped KBR continued to support reforestation this project achieve success, including initiatives in the Lake Picnic Area. lead sponsor Waste Management. VOLUNTEERS From weeding flowerbeds and watering trees to providing office and event support, volunteers are critical to keeping the Park looking its best and Conservancy operations running smoothly. Volunteer programs accommodate individuals, families, and groups large and small. This year, 3,900 volunteers dedicated their time to the Park.

As Conservancy volunteers know, hard work pays off. Their efforts make a visible difference and can even have a direct impact on the local ecosystem. For example, thanks to the efforts of volunteer groups including CenterPoint Energy, Green Team America, NJROTC, IKEA Trading Services, and Second Baptist School to clear overgrown shrubbery and invasive plants, bats have moved back to the bat houses on one of the migratory bird islands in McGovern Lake. As the primary predators of night-flying insects, bats are important to a healthy habitat in the Park.

Volunteers also assisted the Parks Department garden staff with care of the flower and shrub beds in the highly visited Lake Plaza. Individual and family volunteers helped keep young trees alive during the year by carrying buckets of water from McGovern Lake to nourish the saplings with needed moisture. According to a maintenance study conducted in 2002, a gap of 20,000 hours exists in the amount of time the Houston Parks and Rec- reation Department can dedicate to Hermann Park and the amount of time necessary to keep the Park properly maintained. Therefore, the Conservancy’s goal each year is to close this gap through its maintenance and volunteer programs. This year, the Conservancy exceed- ed this goal by contributing over 23,000 hours VISITOR SERVICES

Everyone who walks through Lake Plaza benefits from the hard work and dedication of the Conservancy’s Visitor Services team. Its staff is on the frontlines nearly every day of the year making sure that operations are running safely and efficiently around Lake Plaza, home to Kinder Train Station, the Conservancy Gift Shop, pedal boat lagoon, public restrooms, and more. Team members are there to greet patrons with a smile and ensure they have a fun and memorable experience, whether riding the train for the first or hundredth time! The Visitor Services department offers a duced the Engineer for a Day program, number of programs that bring in vital which gives train enthusiasts young and old revenue to support the Conservancy’s mis- a behind-the-scenes experience on the Her- sion to preserve and improve the Park. The mann Park Railroad and produces further Hermann Park Railroad ended the year with support for the Conservancy. over 367,000 tickets sold and exceeded $1.1 This year Visitor Services also started the million in revenue, a 2.4% increase over the Student Performances in the Park Series, previous year. Meanwhile, the pedal boat a community outreach initiative. Over the operations saw an increase in revenue of school year, hundreds of students from 28 13.4% over the previous year with a total of schools gave free performances in Lake $182,000 generated by more than 20,000 Plaza to the delight of Park visitors. The boat rides. series featured elementary, middle, and Additionally, private train rides and birthday high school groups specializing in band, party packages raised over $10,000 in orchestra, jazz, vocals, dance, cheerleading, revenue. In March, the department intro- and theater. Elaine Matte Mut / Poe Elementary PTO Elaine Matte SPECIAL EVENTS

Park to Park Run Dewhurst Kevin On October 16, 2010, 800 participants and over 100 volunteers supported the 7th Annual Park to Park Run, overseen by Run coordinator Mindy Campbell, race director Jack McClintic, and race chair Scott Dorfman. While the 5 Mile Run started at Discovery Green, the 2 Mile Family Walk, 1K Kids’ Run, and post-race party took place entirely in Hermann Park. Thanks to sponsors and participants, this community-boosting event raised over $40,000 for Hermann Park.

Priscilla Dickson

Hats in the Park Luncheon The fourth annual Hats in the Park luncheon, chaired by Franci Crane and Sandy Godfrey, welcomed nearly 300 fashionably clad guests to the Historic Clubhouse at Hermann Park on March 8, 2011, for a luncheon on the lawn by Jackson and Company. Mayor Annise Parker presented honoree Ned Holmes, Park friend and TxDOT commissioner, with the Bob and Elyse Lanier Award for his commitment to the Sandy Godfrey and Franci Crane Park. With the addition of gifts made at the luncheon to support the match opportunity presented by TxDOT toward the renovation

Priscilla Dickson of the Grand Gateway, the Park’s historic main entrance, the event raised nearly $275,000 for Hermann Park.

Doreen Stoller and Ned Holmes Priscilla Dickson Priscilla Evening in the Park Gala A sell-out crowd of 500 guests joined chairs Isabel David and Judy Nyquist on April 28, 2011, for the Evening in the Park gala, which raised over $416,000 to support Conservancy operations. The evening honored “Princes of the Park” Jay Baker and Sanford Criner, both longtime Park advocates and Conservancy leaders. The lakeside event featured the debut of ROXOR artisan gin, dinner by A Fare Extraordinaire, music by The Quebe Sisters Band, and a record-setting luxury raffle.

Sanford Criner, Judy Nyquist, Priscilla Dickson Isabel David, and Jay Baker Priscilla Dickson Priscilla

Pierce Bush, Jennifer Pritchett, Lauren Covey, and Claire and Rick Thielke

Urban Green Urban Green, the Conservancy’s young professionals’ group, presented two major

fundraisers, which each drew over 300 guests. Julie Wilhite Julie Always festively themed, Park Avenue: Green Never Sleeps, chaired by Pierce Bush, Lauren Covey, Jennifer Pritchett, and Claire and Rick Thielke, recreated New York City on the stage of Miller Outdoor Theatre on December 2, 2010, while Caddyshack: Gophers on the Green, chaired by Kristy and Chris Bradshaw and Christine and Chris Transier, teed off at the

Historic Clubhouse on May 19, 2011. Urban Digital Alchemy Green is led by a steering committee, chaired this year by Annie Criner. Through events and membership dues, Urban Green raised Chris and Kristy Bradshaw and over $40,000 this year. Christine and Chris Transier DONORS Hermann Park Maryn and Herbert Yuan Chippy Slater Kay and Clark Martin Conservancy is $500-$999 Annual Fund/ Anonymous – In memory Linda K. May and John grateful to all General Donations of Patrick Donovan Morrison who generously $100,000-$249,999 Karen and Charlie Baughn Cynthia L. Mazow – In contributed to the Sheridan and John Eddie Kathryn and David Berg honor of Malcolm and Williams Judy and James Bozeman – Jackie Mazow beautification, Mollie McBride $25,000-$49,999 In memory of Erin Gregory restoration, and Heather and Lee McIntyre The George and Mary Neale Wendy and Todd improvement of Josephine Hamman Julie A. Cohn and John A. McLaughlin Hermann Park Foundation Connor – In honor of Doreen Stoller Carol and Roland Miller during fiscal year $10,000-$24,999 Michael Dooley Midori and Akihiro Anonymous 2011. Nancy and Pete Etheridge Mochizuki Kathrine G. McGovern Joseph Leonard Cristina and William Grand Gateway $5,000-$9,999 Stephen A. Massad Moore Anonymous Claudia Morgan and $500,000-$999,999 Terrylin G. Neale – In memory Thomas Biddle – In F. Bowie Duncan, Anne and Peter Brown – of Erin Gregory Neale memory of Bill Coats Genny L. Duncan, and In memory of Richard Edward & Helen Michael C. O’Connor Susan and Cameron Caldwell, Bill Coats, Colin Oppenheimer Foundation Margaret and Michael Pierce Duncan – In memory of Kennedy, Matthew Roy Dorothy Carsey Sumner Esther and Gary Polland Genevieve Lykes Duncan Simmons, and Barry Simon Leslie and William Coe – $100-$499 Gerard Pugil Ann and James Allison $100,000-$249,999 In memory of Nancy Ayres, Kitty and Peter Quinn Peggy Amante – In honor of The Cullen Foundation Berry and Robert S. Coe, Susan and Brad Raffle Debbie Sifuentes $50,000-$99,999 and Jeanette and Frederick Gay A. Roane Anonymous The Vivian L. Smith Clarke David W. Robinson Jim F. Avant Foundation Linda C. Donovan – In Geoff Russell Ruth and Billy Beeman The Susan Vaughan memory of Patrick Donovan Deborah Rylander Louise and Charles Berry Foundation, Inc. Genny L. Duncan – In Stuart A. Shapiro Judy and Elliott Bouillion memory of Genevieve Carol and William Simmons $25,000-$49,999 Sarah and Bradley Bracewell Lykes Duncan Ed Smith Albert & Ethel Herzstein Irma and Louis Bujnoch Kathy and Allen Hall Josephine and Richard Smith – Charitable Foundation Patricia and Ian Butler The Jacob and Terese In memory of Bill Coats Carolyn and Thomas Caldwell $10,000-$24,999 Mardy and James Byron Hershey Foundation John D. Carrara, Jr. BBVA Compass Foundation Thomas Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Bettie Cartwright – In Robin and Richard Brooks – Michele Thompson $1,000-$4,999 memory of Bill Coats In memory of Bill Coats Emily Leland Todd Sadie Gwin Blackburn Laura Clyburn and Brad Cockrell Family Fund Christine and David Bill Coats’ Book Club – McWilliams – In honor of Lou Ann and Milton Gray Underwood In memory of Bill Coats Kathleen and Mike Johnson Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Joyce Waldroop, Kevin BP Fabric of America Fund Courtney Black Danile and Needens, Thomas Kivett – $5,000-$9,999 (Christopher Born, Devina Marc Danile Sharon and Cecil Griffin In memory of Bill Coats Prince, Jeffery B. Robinson, Toni Edwards Diane W. Masucci Carolyn Watson – In memory Pamela T. Robinson, and Gwendolyn A. Essinger D. Patricia Nelson of William Max Watson Philip N. Trumbly) – In Yolande and Edward Eugere The Tapeats Fund Joe Douglas Webb memory of Sally Hoffecker Anne and Stephen Farish Paula O’Neill-Weedon and $1,000-$4,999 The Chaney Family Andrea and David Billye’s Mah Jongg buddies – Faulkinberry Waland Weedon Courtlandt Place Civic Kathy J. Welch and In memory of Billye J. Association Inc. Helen and Jose Flores Bowman Rachel and Bud Frazier John T. Unger William F. Donovan – Diane and Tom Wilson – Virginia and Frank Burge In memory of Patrick Susan Grantham Elizabeth and Rogers In memory of Bill Coats Sheila and Isaac Heimbinder Donovan Herndon Lois and Steve Zamora Maryann P. and Kay and Al Ebert Demaris and Hank Hudspeth D. Scott Ingersoll Linda and Mark Egan In Kind Linda and Barry Hunsaker Bedelle S. Langdale – Elaine and Marvy Finger Linda and Barry Hunsaker Marjorie and Palmer In memory of Billye J. Ray C. Fish Foundation United Airlines Hutcheson – In honor of Bowman H. Fort Flowers Sallie and Bob Wright In Memory of H. Joe Nelson III Foundation, Inc. Imperial Oil Company Zoey Rose Castro John E. Walsh, Jr. Anonymous Robert W. Knox and Pearl Sis and Hasty Johnson – Mary F. Baker $100-$499 Wallis Knox Foundation In memory of Bill Coats Matthew, Amber, and Bruce E. Barnum Christine Y. Liang Jerome Kaplan Lillian Baker Susan and Major Bradshaw Marilyn G. Lummis Dana and Neil Kelly Brian Castro Marilyn and Larry Mr. and Mrs. William Lummis Elizabeth and Albert Kidd – Van Ngo and Terrence Chapman, Jr. Nancy Manderson – In memory of Jim Elkins Donna Cooper In memory of Bill Coats Dan A. King Hurley Peggy and Bert DuPont Laurie and Reed Morian Barbara C. Kyse Katherine and David Scharer Polly Lewis and Michael The Oshman Foundation Sally Lehr – In memory Christopher Ward Pierson Laura and Michael Puzio of Bill Coats Centennial Campaign Candace W. MacMahon Bobbie and Vic Samuels – Marley Lott – In honor Maria and Frank Tittel In memory of of Jim Murdaugh and $1,000-$4,999 Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Erin Gregory Neale Gary Smith Jane Schmitt Cecilia and Peter Ludwig $100-$499 Cassie B. Stinson Made in the Shade Marcia and Tom Pamalah Tipps Heide Mairs and Faschingbauer – In

memory of Marie Kurtz $100-$499 $100-$499 $2,000-$4,999 Centennial Gardens Anonymous Clare A. Glassell Chinhui and Eddie Allen $10,000-$24,999 The Arcidiacono Family – Stephanie and Edgar Larsen Jana and Scotty Arnoldy The Anchorage In memory of Will Bracken Marion Barthelme and Foundation, Inc. Sue Bleakie – In memory of Evening in the Park Jeff Fort Robert Maxwell Bleakie In Kind Gala Gina and Devinder Bhatia All gifts in honor of Jay United Airlines Carolyn and Platt Davis – Antonia Caliboso and Baker and Sanford Criner, In honor of Sara and John Jeff Shankman honorees, and chairs Isabel Horticulture and Lindsey Gracie and Bob Cavnar David and Judy Nyquist Maintenance Barbara Devore, Mary and Mark D’Andrea/ $100-$499 Pamela Promecene, $25,000-$49,999 University Cancer Center Jaime Gonzalez and Karen Schneider – Cherie and Jim Flores Rod Danielson and Linda and David Knowles In memory of Caroline Kathrine G. McGovern/ Kelly DeHay Marie Bourgeois from the John P. McGovern Marita and J. B. Fairbanks Reforestation and OB/GYN residents Foundation Maintenance Karen and Stephan Farber Brenda Farrell and Cece and Mack Fowler $25,000-$49,999 Wayne Thompson $10,000-$24,999 CB Richard Ellis Michele and Brent Friedman Apache Corporation Judy and Peter Harding Lois Chiles and Richard Gilder Susan and Mike Garver – KBR, Inc. Jones School Alumni Anne and John Clutterbuck In memory of Bill Coats Board – In memory of $1,000-$4,999 Isabel and Danny David/ Sandy and Lee Godfrey Sadru Ladhani ExxonMobil Corporation Judy and Scott Nyquist Sis and Hasty Johnson Rich Levy – In memory Shell Oil Company Sara Dodd-Spickelmier and Susan and Richard Keeton of Bill Coats $100-$499 Keith D. Spickelmier/Ann Sara and John Lindsey Melinda Muse – In memory Carolyn C. Rogers – In honor and Mathew Wolf Nancy and Erik Littlejohn of Vance Muse, Sr. of Leslie and Bill Coe Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Ginni and Richard W. Carl Palazzolo and Vance Sheridan and John Eddie Mithoff, Jr. In Kind Muse – In honor of Cynthia and Anthony Petrello Apache Foundation Williams Franci and Jim Crane Leslie and Shannon Sasser Jessica Rodriguez – $5,000-$9,999 Barbara and Louis Sklar Japanese Garden Jane Anderson Curtis and In memory of Gloria Ileana and Michael Treviño $10,000-$24,999 Bill Curtis/Curtis & Windham Elizabeth Araiza Karyl Van Tassel The Japan-America Society Architects Jennifer and Newton John E. Walsh, Jr. of Houston, Inc. Baker Botts L.L.P. Wilson – In honor of Sallie and Bob Wright $1,000-$4,999 Linda Hunsaker Jay Baker Japan Business Association BaldridgeLandscape.com/ $1,000-$1,999 of Houston Volunteer Programs Dillon Kyle Architecture Martha Adger and Sadie Gwin Blackburn James Madget $500-$999 $5,000-$9,999 Anne and Peter Brown/ Anonymous Kenneth Allsford IKEA Trading Services, Inc. Carolyn and James Natalye Appel and $100-$499 $1,000-$4,999 Robertson John Casbarian CenterPoint Energy Shirley Bludau and Mike Cathy and Paul Chapman/ Carol and Les Ballard Direct Energy Grimes Jill and Dunham Jewett Karen and John Bradshaw NRG Energy, Inc. Darlene and George City of Houston Convention Robin and Richard Brooks University of Houston – Hirasaki and Entertainment Facilities Donna and Robert Bruni Class of 2014 In Kind Dept./Miller Theatre Franci and Jim Crane Greenleaf Nursery Company $500-$999 Advisory Board Steve Dolman ExxonMobil Foundation Janet F. Clark Consuelo Duroc-Danner Rotary Grove Sally and Philip Edmundson In Kind Susie and Sanford Criner $5,000-$9,999 CenterPoint Energy June Deadrick/ Kate and Steve Gibson John Lawler, Katherine CenterPoint Energy Gilbane Building Company and James Sides, Richard Garden Conservancy Gayle and Mike DeGeurin Jonathon Glus and Sides, and Rob Sides – Fund Jennifer and Lance Gilliam/ Alton LaDay In memory of Peggy and $1,000-$4,999 Gretchen and Andrew R. Maureen and Geoff Goddard Bob Sides Genevieve Lykes Duncan McFarland Kay and Ned Holmes Diana and Russell Hawkins Linda and Barry Hunsaker $500-$999 $100-$499 H-E-B Madeleine and Bill Hussey River Oaks Rotary Sandy and Lee Godfrey – Hildebrand Fund Jerry Jeanmard Charitable Trust – In In memory of Margaret Christine and Gregg Josephine and Phil John memory of Bob Sides Wilson Short Hollenberg Kathleen and Mike Johnson McDugald-Steele – In honor Plant a Tree JPMorgan Chase Sissy and Denny Kempner III of Cherie and Jim Flores Ann Kennedy and Margaret L. Kripke and $1,000-$4,999 Maria and Brendan Lee – Gilbane Building Company – Geoffrey Walker Isaiah J. Fidler In memory of Salvatore P. In memory of Bill Coats The Lionstone Group Earl L. Lester, Jr. Tecchio Deb Parks and Mark June and Tommy Lott Diann and Mike Lewter V. Gerald Wright – In honor Bouzek – In honor of Nancy Manderson – Kate McConnico of Huberta Nunn Wright Sarah Bouzek, Kaitlin In honor of Bill Coats Terrylin Neale and Bouzek, Alan Bouzek, Tree Conservancy Memorial Hermann Dick Dalton Emma Grace Hotze, Fund Betty and Steve Newton/ H. Joe Nelson III Stacie Cokinos, and Leigh and Reggie Smith Barb and Will Noel $1,000-$4,999 Pam Radford Suzanne and Peter Day – Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan Louisa and Chris Ordway Cabrina and Steven Owsley $500-$999 In memory of Mark Folkes Beth and Jim Patterson Kitty and Peter Quinn – Rowan Companies, Inc. Dean Putterman $500-$999 In memory of Billy Ray Ann and Don Short Kim and Chris Reichert Ann and Eddie Norwood – Dickerson, Sam Gonzales, The Southampton Group Michael G. Rudelson In memory of Bill Coats and Mary A. Walker Randa and K. C. Weiner Saks Fifth Avenue Eleanor and Daniel Gilbane Maurine Lively Pine Leslie and Shannon Sasser , $10,000-$24,999 Evening in the Park Greg Hatfield Solace Southwick continued Franci Neely Crane Paul Heim Ellen Susman Cathryn and Doug Selman Sandy Godfrey Lauren Joines Karen Susman Louis H. Skidmore, Jr. Kay and Ned Holmes Lisa and Sanjay Kalavar Brittney Tribble William F. Stern Kathrine G. McGovern/John Vivek Kushwaha Kim Tutcher Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette P. McGovern Foundation Sara and Jim Ledbetter Mary Faye and Peter Way Tye and Philip Taft Sara and Bill Morgan Sandra and Jerome Lewis Andrea and Bill White Kim and Dan Tutcher Bobbie Nau/Silver Eagle Jennifer and Todd Litton Sallie Smith Wright Karen and Wil Uecker Distributors Kathy Lord L. Burke Windham III $500-$999 Gay and Ronald Lott $5,000-$9,999 Lorraine and Ed Wulfe Shirley Bainter Marley Lott Jana Arnoldy/Ann Short Lynn and Oscar Wyatt CenterPoint Energy Jay Baker Ghent Lummis Laura Beckworth Alison Malkhassian Convention and $500-$999 Kathryn Berg Annie Amante Nichelle and Jason Entertainment Facilities Gina and Devinder Bhatia Denise and Philip Bahr McLemore Dept. (City of Houston) Sadie Gwin Blackburn Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Paula and Henry Mentz Susie and Sanford Criner Karen Bradshaw Jo Casady Nyanza and Erik Moore Shirley and Jim Pat Breen William Caudell Vance Muse and Carl Dannenbaum Cathy Brock Jackson Chang Palazzolo Susan Fine/St. Luke’s Linda Broocks Kara and Ray Childress Ben Patton Episcopal Hospital Anne and Peter Brown Audrey and Brandon Mary Tere and Ricardo Melanie Gray and C. C. Conner Cochran Perusquia Mark Wawro Mary D’Andrea – In honor Debra and Stephen Alicia and Shawn Raymond Carolyn Roch Henneman of Betty June Brown Costello Emily Baker Ries and Linda Hunsaker Rania Daniel Ritsuko and James Cox Keith Ries Carol and Neil Kelley Sara Dodd-Spickelmier Beverly Davis and Thanh Roettele Kathryn Ketelsen/ Jo Lynn and Gregg Falgout Michael Pullara Anne and Joe Romano Karen Pinson Lela Gibbs Valerie and Tracy Dieterich Karen and Scott Rozzell Memorial Hermann Celina Hellmund Thomas Downing Vanessa and Tony Sanchez Scurlock Foundation Sis Johnson Katie Flaherty Susan Schwaitzberg and Judy and Charles Tate Susan Keeton Helen Winkler Fosdick Ron Misrack Phoebe Tudor Linda Kelly Greg Fourticq Ed Smith $1,000-$4,999 Margaret Kripke Ellie and Michael Francisco Terry and Thomas Smith Andrews Kurth LLP Elyse and Bob Lanier Terri and John Havens Laura Spanjian Scott J. Atlas Fund Harriet Latimer Molly and Ford Hubbard Johnny Steele Denise Bush Bahr Ann Lents Fredericka Hunter and Edie Stewart Susan and Jim Baker Isabelle and Eric Mayer Ian Glennie Gabriele and Heinrich Laura Bhatia Marcella Mayeur Noelle and Davis Jahncke Taegtmeyer Donna Bruni Anne C. Mendelsohn Molly and Hugh Rice Kelly Michael Torres Christina Bryan Eileen Moody Wendy and Mavis Kelsey Lea Weingarten Bobbie and Tim Carey H. Joe Nelson III Christine Y. Liang Anne Whitlock and Nataya Carter Vicki Rizzo Holly Moore Michael Skelly Gracie Cavnar Mickey Rosmarin Kathleen O’Reilly and Jenny Yang Janet and Ernie Cockrell Saks Fifth Avenue Kyle D. Smith In Kind Carolyn and Platt Davis Hinda Simon John E. (Sandy) Parkerson 13 Celsius Clayton Erikson Cassie B. Stinson Gary Pittman A Fare Extraordinaire Monica Eskridge Doreen Stoller J. Randall Powers Bergner & Johnson Patti and Richard Everett Y. Ping Sun Kenny Rogers Charles Clark/Ibiza Food Diane Lokey Farb Mickey Rosmarin Lois Y. Taber – In honor of and Wine Bar Cece and Mack Fowler Carolyn Robertson Evelyn and Kevin Shanley Clearpoint Model Yacht Ellie Francisco Hinda Simon Becca Cason Thrash Club Amy Grinstein Kathy Vermillion Kimberly and David Sterling Gulf Coast Entertainment Erica W. Harris Beth and Joe Weikerth Kuhl-Linscomb Lauren Harrison $100-$499 Marion and Benjamin Wilcox LD Systems Hildebrand Fund Madeleine Appel Isabel B. and Wallace S. Maggi Jones Public Marianne and Rob Jones Karina Barbieri Wilson Relations Shelley Kaplan Marion Barthelme and J. David Wright New Artisan Spirits Elizabeth W. Kidd Jeff Fort Bergner & Johnson – In $100-$499 (ROXOR) Nancy G. Kinder Beth and Jeffrey Abel The New Nursery (Newton) Annette and Mel Klein honor of Dan Benson Elizabeth Abraham Mary Nichols Marilyn G. Lummis Minnette Boesel Hailey and Brent Bechtol Sprinkles Cupcakes Nancy Manne Cam and Rod Canion Divya and Chris Brown TPRB Advertising Danielle H. Melton Bettie Cartwright Logan Browning United Airlines Bonita Merrill Tracy S. Connally Michael Caddell Ermenegildo Zegna Ginni Mithoff Louise and Denton Cooley Elizabeth and Brady Carruth Houston Boutique Denise Monteleone Joann Crassas Paul D. Charles Carrin F. Patman Isabel David Jodi and Douglas Cross Hats in the Park Petrello Family Foundation Valerie Palmquist Dieterich Luncheon Alicia Raymond Jane Eifler Hildita and Greg Curran All gifts in honor of Ned Macey Reasoner Zeina Fares Ginger and Michael S. Holmes, honoree, and Beth Robertson Martha Baxter Finger – DeGeurin chairs Franci Neely Crane Carolyn Robertson In honor of Quentin Baxter Jane and Gus Eifler and Sandy Godfrey Greg Elliott Lillie Robertson Kerry Gerachis Richard Flowers $25,000-$49,999 Regina Rogers Clare A. Glassell Mary and Robert Frappier Sheridan and John Eddie Courtney Sarofim Lynn Glazer – In honor Williams – In honor of of Carolyn and James Robertson Cari-Fit.com Jordan Marye The Hot Bagel Shop Fleet Feet Sports Nina Masterson Hotel Sorella Punkin Hecht Harris County Sports Brett McDanald Hotel ZaZa Houston Lynn M. Herbert – In honor of Authority Joao Metelo Houston Ballet Susie and Sanford Criner KBR, Inc. Lauren and Aaron Morris Houston Grand Opera Leisa Holland-Nelson Lott Marketing Brian Niemczak Houston Museum of Georgia R. Hsieh Luby’s John N. Papadopoulos Natural Science Merle Hunsaker – In honor Minute Maid James Phelan Houston Zoo, Inc. of Linda Hunsaker My Fit Foods Michael Queen The Houstonian Hotel, Marilyn Marshall Jones Picnic Brittany Sakowitz Club, and Spa Gaye Kelsey RaceShots.net Sports Bradley Schott Ice Occasions Ann Kennedy Photography Kelsey and Greg Talbert Joy Yoga Lily Kooros Schepps/Dean Foods Vanessa Tijerina Julie Wilhite Photography Sima Ladjevardian Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Christine and Chris Transier Kata Robata Franna Litton – In honor of United Airlines U.S. Capital Advisors LLC Kenneally’s Carolyn Robertson W.J. Ford & Associates, Inc. Allen Ueckert Korcula Kathy Lord Tor Van Dyke Last Concert Cafe Sultana Mangalji Urban Green Jeannine and Paul Vincent Lemel Frances Marzio $1,000-$4,999 Kristen Welsh Lucky Strike Lanes and Heather Mitchell Momentum Audi Maudie Werlin Lounge – Houston Evelyn Thomas Nolen $500-$999 John D. Woods Jr. Magnolia Hotel Houston Judy Nyquist Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Janae Wu Main Street Theatre Susan Snider Osterberg Frank Breazeale Amy Zolkoski Maker’s Mark Marnie Rocks LLC Pam and David Ott Lindsey and Guy Brown In Kind Imogen S. Papadopoulos Avery Burns A&A Airport Transportation Montalbano Lumber Melinda and Mike Perrin Chris Canonico Academy Sports and Mosaic on Hermann Park Bette Pesikoff Lauren Clark Outdoors Mugsy’s Elizabeth Rivera Sophia Ewalt Alden Houston Hotel Muse The Southampton Group James Galloway America’s/Michael Cordua Mary Nichols Janet R. Spencer Elizabeth Glassell Events Nino’s, Vincent’s & Grappino Lois Stark Ami Herrera Miguel Angel di Nino’s Restaurants Johnny S. Steele Michael and Dash Lane Armenta The Owl Bar Lynn N. Swanson – In Westside Lexus and Beck’s Prime Pappas Restaurants honor of Linda Hunsaker’s Northside Lexus Bellaire Yoga Center PF Chang’s Birthday Benjy’s in the Village Prego $100-$499 Raising Cane’s Chicken Gabriele and Heinrich Jerry Michael Acosta BenMaru Fingers Taegtmeyer Farhana Ahmed Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Red Room Tye P. Taft Whitney Airheart Branchwater Tavern Republic National Ginger Teague Lauren Allen Brennan’s of Houston Distributing Company LLC Sharron Tomlin Sean Andrews BrightBox, Inc. Rice Epicurean Markets Betty Tutor Rachel and Tim Ballengee Britton Sudduth Clothier Ruggles Green Randa Weiner Victoria Beard Guy Brown and Anvil Saint Arnold Brewing Marion and Benjamin Sam Bowen Buffalo Trace Company Wilcox Catherine Bradley Avery Burns Salon 2512 Margaret Alkek Williams Divya and Chris Brown Butter Catering Edward Sanchez Allison Butts Candelari’s Pizzeria In Kind Sarah Tucker 13 Celsius Chloe Byers Canopy and Shade Joe Shaughnessy Houston Ballet Mindy and Heath Campbell Restaurants Smilebooth Houston Grand Opera Michael Choa Charde Southland Hardware Jackson and Company Audrey and Brandon Crowley Signs Splash Hand Car Wash The New Nursery (Newton) Cochran CultureMap & Detail Something Special in Lesley and Earl Correll Owen Daniels Sweet Lola Flowers Annie Criner Digital Alchemy Swift + Company TPRB Advertising Susie and Sanford Criner Photography The Tasting Room Sara D’Agostino DJ MAV Third Coast Rods Park to Park Run Lindsay M. Dalmolin The Do Bar The Ticket Experience $5,000 Valerie and Tracy Dieterich Mary Elizabeth Donovan Tony Mandola’s Gulf States Toyota, Inc. Steve Dolman Houston Dynamo Tootsies Elizabeth and Alexander Elaine Turner $2,500 TQLA Dwyer Enchanted Rock Texas Enterprise Products Uchi and Uchiko Schuyler Evans Vodka GreenBank The Upper Hand Deborah and Paolo Fronza Fit Athletic Club Hines Interests Limited Vincent Ford Custom Naji Ghorayeb Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Partnership Apparel Claire Green and Wine Bar – River Oaks M-I SWACO Vintage Lounge/Antique Brian Hagstrom Four Seasons Hotel Austin PETCO W Austin Caroline Hutcheson Galleria Tennis and Athletic Plaza Specialty Hospital/ Zoe’s Kitchen Park Plaza Hospital Ashlie Hutton Club Texas Children’s Hospital Angela and Dallas Jones GIGI’S Asian Bistro and Community Outreach David King Dumpling Bar $5,000-$9,999 $100-$499 Jesse Robert Krynak Hamilton Shirt Company Affinity Family Medicine McClain Gallery Lauren and James LaFleur Harold’s in the Heights & Wellness Texan French Alliance for Gabe Lerner A Healing Collective the Arts In Kind Mandi Lewis Hermann Park Golf Course A-Rocket Moving & Storage Benton Love Hilton Houston Plaza/ $1,000-$4,999 Athlete’s Honey Milk Justin R. Marlles Medical Center Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette $500-$999 Ruth and Quincy Ollison Stephen Fox Carol and Dan Price Jay Baker Carolyn and Thomas Paul Rachel and Bud Frazier The Propst Family Pam and Jim Pool David K. Gibbs Gloria and Joe Pryzant Membership Victoria and William Ramos Hannah and Lenny Golub Dean Putterman $2,500+ (Conductor’s Circle) Macey and Harry Reasoner Michael B. Good Susan and Brad Raffle Cockrell Family Fund Stephen Schwarz Claire and Joseph Greenberg Marcia and Les Randall Electra and Douglas Elliott Peggy and Chris Seaver Lisa and Stephen Greenberg Mary Jo and Ronald Rapini A Friend of Hermann Park Cassie B. Stinson Aenne and James Hannon Janet Rarick and Elizabeth A. Germani Gabriele and Heinrich Susan and Robert Hawkins Benjamin Kamins Christine and Gregg Taegtmeyer Monica McKnight Heal and Cherie Ray and Ruel Smith Hollenberg Ruth and Marvin Taylor Steven Heal Helena and Brennan Reilly Kathy and Randy Lake Kris and Jeffrey Tinkham – Julia and Jay Hellums Marcia and Harvey Resnick Jeanne and Andrew Hero Meredith and Mike $500-$2,499 (Platinum) In memory of Sally Beau Alexander Gresham Tinkham Paula Hix Reynolds Jane Anderson Curtis and Eleanor and Richard Viebig Virginia W. Hoops Dale A. Rudick Bill Curtis Shari and Gary Winston Houston Federation of Geoff Russell Garden Clubs Sadako Sakashita and Anonymous (2) $100-$249 (Silver) George E. Howe – In Lee and Bob Ardell Susan and Barry Abrams John Stroehlein memory of Sally Hoffecker Kathryn and David Berg Mary E. Ainslie Barrie Scardino Gwendolyn and Donald Leslie and William Coe James S. Alley, Jr. Victoria and William Schull Howell Ritsuko and James Cox Ann and James Allison Karla A. Sepulveda Vicki Huff and Eric Boerwinkle Cathy and Wayne Donnelly Madeleine and Michael Sandra L. Sessoms Olive and Lynn N. Hughes Susan Garner Appel William Shrader Marjorie and Palmer Lainie Gordon and David Sherry Applewhite Carey C. Shuart Hutcheson Mincberg Miriam and Alan Arnold Elizabeth and David Slater Jerry Jeanmard G.G. Hsieh and Mark Susie and David Askanase Denise and Martin Snyder Kathleen and James Jennings Hausknecht Elizabeth and Howard Ayers Karen and Ken Soh Ann Marie Johnson and Dana and Neil Kelly Karina and Carlos Barbieri MA Startz and Andy Lang R. Davis Maxey Barb and Will Noel Lary Barton Bill Stern Debbie and Frank Jones Kay and Robert Onstead Roger I. Basu Betsy Strauch and Marianne and Rob Jones Shelly and Marty Power Jeanne Bauer and Lonnie Hoogeboom Sultana Kaldis Mary and Brian Rollins Walter N. Hittelman William Streng Linda and John Kennedy Susan Schwaitzberg and Kristi Beer and Steve Redding David R. Swenson Akino and Samuel King Ron Misrack Minnette and Peter Boesel Linda and Dick Sylvan Ike Klein Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Andree A. Boudreaux Cynthia and Allan Tang Carla Knobloch Marisue and George Nancy and Patton Breland Susan and Leonard Teich Alicia Kowalchuk and Tallichet Shirley and David Brightwell Jennifer and Marc Tellepsen Benjamin Saldana Karen and Wil Uecker Kathy and Tom Tellepsen II Russell D. Brightwell J. Mark Kressenberg Adrienne and Tim Unger Claire and Rick Thielke Lee and Ted Brown Quin D. Kroll, Jr. Cheryl and James Watson Nancy and Peter Thompson Jane and Don Burney Leslie and Tom Kutac Beth and Joe Weikerth Kris and Jeffrey Tinkham Cindy and Larry Burns Barbara C. Kyse Lea Weingarten Bob Burress Gail and Thomas Viele Joyce and Larry Lander Rachael and Jason Volz Sallie and Bob Wright Ginny and Bill Camfield Debra Laporte Karen and C. E. Cantrell Anita and Charles Weiner $250-$499 (Gold) Tracy and Glen Larner Lettalou G. Whittington Suzanne and Brian Adams John D. Carrara, Jr. The Lednicky Family Jennifer and Newton Wilson Anonymous (2) Patricia E. Caver and Diane and William Lee Burke Windham David Archer William H. Gilbert Sarah Ann Lee and Mark J. David Wright Mary and Marcel Barone C. J. Chambers Taylor Metz Amber and Byron York Sadie Gwin Blackburn Debby Chambers Rich Levy Lois and Steve Zamora Susan and Major Bradshaw Marilyn and Larry Polly Lewis and Michael Irma and Louis Bujnoch Chapman, Jr. Pierson George Hermann Society Brenda and Joe Cialone Frances and Oskar Cerbins Kathy and Tom Lord Genevieve Lykes Duncan Lisa and Pete Coppel Concordia Foundation Cecilia and Peter Ludwig May Shelmire Duncan Carol and Bob Cossum Connie and Bill Cox Evangeline and Peter Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Flo Crady M. J. and Joe Figard Mackintosh David Langworthy Joann and William Crassas James Fiume Michael Mahlstedt – In Jackie and Malcom Mazow Lynn and Ken Dahlberg Rod Frazier honor of Chad Neal Terrylin G. Neale Courtney Black Danile and Susan and Mike Garver Marie and Stewart Masterson Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Marc Danile Annie and Bob Graham Loli McIlwain John E. Walsh, Jr. Edna G. Houston Francoise and Ed Djerejian Jerry McNeill Demetra C. Jones Steve Dolman Sue McRaney The George Hermann Society Elizabeth and Albert Kidd Joell and Tom Doneker George Mitchell recognizes donors who have Dan A. King Cara and Gary Doughty Cristina and William Moore provided for the future of Katherine Kohlmeyer Diane and Lynn Dundee Louise and Gary Moss Hermann Park through bequests Peggy and Bert DuPont Barbara E. Murray or life income gifts to Hermann Antoinette and Joseph Park Conservancy. Listengart Nan and Ed Earle David Newton and Billy The names listed in this annual The Mast Family Susan M. Edwards Merryman report include donors who made Carol and Bob Miller Loann and John Eiman Denise and Rocky Parsons Jennifer D. Elkins gifts or pledges of $100 or more H. Dixon Montague Eula and Levi Perry during the fiscal year from July Melinda Muse Barry Elliott Mary Ann H. Phillips 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as well Karol and Dan Musher Lynn and Douglas Eyberg Margaret and Michael Pierce as all George Hermann Society Kitty Neuhaus Andrea and David Judy and Lawrence Pirtle members. In compliance with IRS Tassie Nicandros Faulkinberry Esther and Gary Polland standards, commitments paid over time in installments are recognized Judy and Jim Nicklos Fredrica and Bill Fester James W. Porter Nanette and Jerry Finger once in full at the time of the

TOTAL 80,216 47,509 43,122 273,061 544,802 640,048 339,774 284,694 135,888 986,852 683,266 108,107 944,450 (128,788) 1,673,465 1,264,516 2,021,382 5,352,214 3,694,847 3,694,847 1,608,715 2,918,265 2,228,457 2,226,874 7,373,596 6,749,507 1,508,412 1,674,369 1,567,292 3,364,999 $ 7,373,596

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$ 10,738,595 $ 1,380,610 $ 10,738,595 $

53,404 53,404 53,404 53,404 RESTRICTED PERMANENTLY PERMANENTLY 2,173,470 $ 2,226,874 $

898,732 898,732 131,157 (314,600) RESTRICTED TEMPORARILY 1,213,332 1,329,725 1,082,175 $ 2,228,457 ......

$ ......

314,600 413,645 273,061 339,774 284,694 135,888 986,852 640,048 473,136 683,266 (128,788) 1,673,465 1,069,246 2,428,111 1,264,516 1,849,019 2,742,711 $ 2,918,265

$ ......

UNRESTRICTED

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Construction payable Investments Notes payable Pledges receivable other expenses and assets Prepaid Statements of Financial Position of Financial Statements June 30, 2011 as of ASSETS equivalents Cash and cash Receivables ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET Liabilities: accrued expenses Accounts payable and Temporarily restricted restricted Temporarily Permanently restricted net assets Total LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS TOTAL Property, net Property, ASSETS TOTAL Funds held on behalf City of Houston of liabilities Total Net assets: Unrestricted Total expenses Total CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Total revenue revenue Total Planning, design, and construction and maintenance Park program services program Total Management and general Fundraising Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year Total Total Park concessions concessions Park Investment return restrictions: from Net assets released and programs Park projects EXPENSES services: Program Visitor Services

ended June 30, 2011 REVENUE Contributions Statement of Activities for the year FINANCIALS events Special Donor benefit costs – special events BOARD OF DIRECTORS FY2011 Chair Michael Treviño Terri Havens Ann Kennedy Kimberly A. Tutcher Jay Hellums John E. Walsh, Jr. Molly Hubbard Executive Committee Joe Weikerth Barbara R. Hurwitz Jay Baker Sheridan Williams Rick Kammerer Sanford W. Criner, Jr. Dan Wolterman Susan Keeton Danny David Herbert H. Yuan Christopher Lykes Knapp Steve Dolman Shannon Langrand Ellie Francisco Ex-Officio Elyse Lanier Gregg Hollenberg Joe Turner Rashena Lindsay Flagg Linda Hunsaker Rick Dewees Carol Linn Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D. Executive Director Kathy Lord Diann L. Lewter Doreen Stoller Tommy Lott Terrylin G. Neale David R. Lummis Gary Kenneth Porter Advisory Board James Lykes James L. Robertson Jane Anderson Curtis Jackie Wolens Mazow Brian Rollins Anna Pearl Barrett Anne C. Mendelsohn Cassie B. Stinson Sadie Gwin Blackburn Kenneth A. Moffet Phoebe Tudor Jane Block Tricia Moody Keith Watson Wade Allison Bond Russell D. Brightwell Vance Muse Board Donna Buja Warren R. Nicholson Natalye Appel, FAIA, LEED AP John D. Burns Kathleen L. O’Reilly, P.G. Kathryn Berg James Calaway Roz Pactor William G. Bowen H. Mallory Caldwell Dean Putterman Gracie Cavnar Anne Carl Glen Ragland Milane Duncan-Frantz Jo A. Casady David W. Robinson, AIA Brent Friedman Jackson Chang Michael E. Rome Lainie Gordon Kara Childress DeAndre Sam Leisa Holland-Nelson Annie Criner Lonnie Schiller Steppie F. Holsclaw Davetta Daniels , Ed.D. Louis Sklar Demetra C. Jones Kim Davis Ed Smith Christine Y. Liang June Deadrick Harry L. Stille Gene Locke Valerie Palmquist Dieterich Timothy A. Surratt Marley Lott Scott Dorfman, M.D. Tye P. Taft Kunio Minami Thomas Downing Heath J. Thibodeaux H. Joe Nelson III Michael Easely Claire Thielke Chris J. Reichert Lana C. Edwards, M.Ed. Sarah Pennington Tropoli Karen A. Rozzell Charlene Evans, Ph.D. Pattie Dale Tye Donald W. Short J. Kent Friedman Wil Uecker Marvin Taylor Amy Grinstein L. Burke Windham III STAFF The Conservancy Team Doreen Stoller Meghan Miller Executive Director Director of Development Lynne Donoghue Ron Misrack Accounting Manager Director, Visitor Services Barbara Jo Harwell LaTonya Scott Conservation Director Assistant Manager, Derrick Jackson Visitor Services Maintenance Coordinator Caroline Urquhart Mike Johnson Development Assistant Project Manager Eliza Wright Diane Kerr Marketing Manager Manager of Volunteer Programs

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