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MarineLab is very proud of its staff. Scroll below to find familiar faces, or to learn about their background before you arrive! !

  • Instructional Staff
  • Non Instructional Staff

The instructors, led by Director Marc Galloway, are responsible for providing the educational component of the programs. They are also our boat operators.

Marc GallowayMARC GALLOWAY, Director
Marc graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a concentration in marine biology. (more...)

Jessica PulferJESSICA PULFER,
Lead Field Instructor
Jessica is in charge of all the snorkel and lab equipment at MarineLab, and is our Diving Officer as well. (more...)

Martha LoizeauxMARTHA LOIZEAUX
Martha's interest in tropical marine ecology was sparked when she attended Broadreach summer programs in 1997.(more...)

Sarah EgnerSARAH EGNER
Sarah has experience in both the marine science research and education fields.(more...)

Kate DegnanKATE DEGNAN
Kate comes to us from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, where she was a guide and lecturer for visiting groups. (more...)

Andy DiercksANDY DIERCKS
Andy joined MarineLab in 2008 after deciding that he wanted to get more involved with education. (more...)

Jim BrownJIM BROWN
Jim was most recently employed at Busch Gardens, and has also worked at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach and SeaCamp in Big Pine Key, FL. Like Ryan, he graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Marine Science degree.

Chris OlstadCHRIS OLSTAD
Chris is our Habitat Operations Director but also takes a turn now and again in our MarineLab program as an instructor. (more...)
Ryan TruebloodRYAN TRUEBLOOD
Ryan was a coworker of Jim's at Busch Gardens, Ripley's Aquarium and SeaCamp. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Marine Science.		  

The non instructional staff is instrumental in preparing for the programs and generally keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes!

Ginette HughesGINETTE HUGHES, Senior Vice Pres. Program Svcs
Ginette was the original MarineLab coordinator and is still very involved with the day to day business. Her duties now include program development, marketing, and human resources. Art Mitchell provided the educational and staffing aspects, and Ginette created the booking, marketing, and evaluation system for MarineLab.  She has worked closely with the educational staff in program development and quality control issues throughout her career with the organization. 

Through the years, Ginette has been responsible for all marketing, including brochure design, video production, and website design and creation.  She is originally from NJ but moved to the Keys in 1985, so long ago that she considers herself a conch now.  She is a certified diver, although she spends more time above the water these days, racing sailboats.

JoAnn SmendaJOANN SMENDA, Treasurer and Business Manager
 JoAnn joined the Foundation in 1989, after a successful 16-year tenure with AT&T in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio.  Her past job functions at the Foundation have included Assistant to the President as well as Coordinator of the TEEC facility in South Carolina.  Currently, she is responsible for all accounting and payroll functions, expense control, employee benefits, donations, and is instrumental in the overall day to day business operations of the Foundation.  JoAnn earned her AA in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati.  A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she is an avid Indians and Browns fan.

Liz WoodLIZ WOOD, Administrative Assistant
Liz is a recent addition to our staff and is responsible for a lot of the details involved with getting 5000 students through MarineLab every year. She follows up on student forms, prepares for incoming and outgoing schools, and is also in charge of our purchasing. Liz moved to the Keys from Nebraska just this past year to join her daughter and granddaughter. She is originally from Texas and although she grew up a "landlubber", she is enjoying the Keys water-based lifestyle!

 

Dan Shingledecker image coming soonDAN SHINGLEDECKER, Maintenance Supervisor
JASON WEBBER, Maintenance worker
Dan and Jason are responsible for all landscaping, repairs and maintenance on the property, including the boats.

Mark Trammel image coming soonMARK TRAMMEL, Food Service
Mark the chef, as he is affectionately known, has been with MarineLab's cafeteria since 1998 and can be seen at just about every meal, serving our students.

MarineLab is a Marine Resources Development Foundation Program, which is a 501(c)3 organization run by a Board Of Directors. Click here to learn more about our parent organization, our President Ian Koblick, and our Board.