Board of Directors
Boards are charged with the governance of the nonprofit organization, making sure that it abides by ethical and legal standards in making its vision a reality.
The reasons why people choose to serve on a nonprofit board of directors are as diverse as the people on the board. Some of the reasons people may choose to serve include civic duty, charitable service, or personal interest in the organization’s cause.
Once an individual accepts a position on a board, they have inherently accepted certain fundamental responsibilities, in addition to a commitment of time and accountability to the organization. The key responsibility of the board is to monitor the organization on behalf of the members of the public that it serves; the board possesses ultimate legal responsibility for the organization.
The Sacramento Zoological Society (SZS) currently has 21 directors on the board, including the Zoo’s director. Members may serve up to two three-year terms. The purpose of the Board of Directors of the SZS is to set policy, govern and raise funds for the Sacramento Zoo in support of the Zoo’s mission.
Current Board Members
 Terry Kastanis
PresidentLibrarian/Political Hack |
Starr Walton-Hurley
Vice President
Retired
Community Volunteer
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Gail Lenhart
Secretary
Community Service
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Robert Lemke
Treasurer
Vice President, US Bank
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Stephen Brand
Past President
Attorney
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Dr. Murray E. Fowler
Director Emeritus
Retired Veterinarian
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Mary Healy
Executive Director
Zoo Director/CEO
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Barbara Bonebrake
City Representative
City of Sacramento, Director, Convention, Culture & Leisure Dept.
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Linda McFarland
Docent President
Retired State Administrator
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Katharine Ayers
President, K. Alexis Corporation
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Kevin Barri
Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank
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Lisa A. Bruno
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Nancy E. Cole
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Patricia French
Hospital Administration
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John Kaufman
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Jennifer Krengel
Attorney, Downey, Brand, Seymour & Rohwer
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James Naify
Owner/Beers Books, former college professor
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Kimberly C. Oxholm
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Jonathan Szymanowski
Periodontist
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Jill M. Trainer
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Alan Yee
Doctor of Pulmonary Medicine
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For more information about the Board of Directors, please contact Mary Healy at (916) 808-5166.
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