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 |
 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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