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Anna Riggs, Little Rock. Of herself, Ms. Riggs writes she “has a firm and passionate commitment to the earth and our environment and to the people who inhabit it.” Raised in Philadelphia in a large Italian family who spent much of their time backpacking, camping, and sailing, Ms. Riggs presently works for the Special Education Unit with the Department of Education. Ms. Riggs does Medicaid policy, technical assistance, and training for special healthcare programs in schools around the state. She is Chairman of the Governor’s Integrated Services Task Force and advocates for long-term supports for people with disabilities. Trained as a nurse, Ms. Riggs was a co-founder of the Arkansas Autism Society and served as its Executive Director for six years. Ms. Riggs and her husband John share six children with whom they have cultivated their love for the outdoors while traveling much of the world in their own sailboat.

Miles Goggans, Little Rock, Vice Chair. Head of his own consulting firm, Miles Goggans, LLC, Miles specializes in political and governmental affairs both nationally and in Arkansas. Miles worked for Senator David Pryor as an agricultural specialist and was Staff Director for the Senate Subcommittee for Agriculture Production and Stabilization of Prices. Miles serves on the Lyon College President’s Council, the board of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) and the Arkansas Delta Council.

Bland Currie, Wilmot, Chairwoman of the Board. Ms. Currie participates in the management of her family’s farm in southeast Arkansas. An active and committed environmentalist and birder, Ms. Currie is a long time supporter of conservation groups in the state.

Chuck Dougherty, Little Rock. Born in Little Rock, Chuck Dougherty has been an attorney with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP for 12 years, and practices in the area of intellectual property.  He is a licensed patent attorney.  Chuck is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the category Intellectual Property and Technology Law, and graduated first in his law school class.  Chuck is married to Gina, who is also a lawyer. He has always had a passion for the great outdoors, and can be found hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and caving, when he is not drawing with his eight-year-old daughter Beth, or playing Legos with his four-year-old son Sam.

Catherine Grunden, Little Rock. As director of WesPAC, Catherine oversees all political operations of retired General Wesley Clark. Catherine brings an impressive career in U.S. politics and federal government work to the Audubon board. Catherine’s experience includes working in the White House, Department of Transportation, and holding senior-level positions on multiple national campaigns.

Hunter Haynes, Rogers. Hunter is the Development Principal for Haynes Limited in Rogers, Arkansas. The firm focuses on land acquisition, project design, architecture and project construction. In a professional capacity, Hunter has implemented environmentally sensitive initiatives within the company’s projects, especially in regard to non-point pollution of Northwest Arkansas streams. Hunter and his father, Collins, worked closely with Audubon Arkansas to ensure lasting conservation measures for springwoods, site of the future Northwest Arkansas Audubon Center in Fayetteville.

Sally Malone, Little Rock. An educator and counselor in the public schools for 29 years, Ms. Malone holds an MSE in Biology and a second MSE in Secondary Counselor Education. In addition to other volunteer activities, Ms. Malone was appointed to the state Vo-Tech Advisory Council by then-Governor Bill Clinton, and was the state program chair for Arkansas PRIDE for ten years. Ms. Malone is currently serving as a National Advisory Board Member with World PRIDE.

Robin McClendon, Monticello. Robin McClendon is the Owner and President of SeaArk Boats, a recreational boat manufacturer in Monticello, Arkansas. A member of the Young Presidents Organization, Robin is a business leader in Arkansas as well as a passionate advocate for environmental and heritage conservation in the state. Presently, Robin serves on the Mississippi River Parkway Commission and the boards of Arkansas Delta Byways, Union Bank and Trust. Robin also serves as a member of an advisory committee to Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions. An avid birder, Robin has been a supporter and volunteer for numerous organizations and agencies dedicated to conserving the environment.

Ann Jennings Shackelford, Montrose. A native of Little Rock, Ms. Shackelford lives on a family farm in southeast Arkansas where her husband, Craig, operates the farm and participates in the CRP programs of the USDA. Ms. Shackelford is Vice President of Corporate Services at Delta Land and Pine Company in Scott, Mississippi and a noted supporter of Arkansas’ natural and cultural heritage.

Michael "Bo" Verser, Heber Springs. Mr. Verser owns Ozark Wild Bird Products of Heber Springs where he also runs a small engine repair shop with his father. A graduate of Arkansas Tech University with degrees in Biology and Fish and Wildlife Management, Mr. Verser has been an avid birder for more than 20 years. Mr. Verser represents the Audubon Chapters in the state on the board.