THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Our Staff & Trustees
Leadership Team
Luke Messinger, Executive Director
- Katie Carter, Chief Operating Officer
- Shana Byrd, Director of Science and Conservation
- Shirley Drake, Director of Human Resources
- Erin Flynn, Director of Advancement
- Karla Long, Director of Learning and Engagement
- Mari Ann Moore, Director of Marketing and Communications
- Brent Pickering, Director of Facilities and Landscape Operations
- Beverly Telepchak, Senior Director of Business Administration
Trustees
Henry Hauser, Chair
- Ted Prasse, Secretary
- David Trautman, Treasurer
- Melissa Arch
- Dallas Berkheimer
- Tim Bolon
- Erich Hunker
- Peter Mann
- Gary Martz
- Lee Smith
- Colley Stowell
- Anne Porter
- Megan Wood