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The Reef Stewardship Foundation was initially
formed as Project DIBS in 2006. The growth of the
Foundation could never have happened without its
strong volunteer community. Tireless work by
volunteers has brought the community together and
continues to expand it.
Now that the Foundation is a non-profit corporation,
the community of volunteers have never been more
important. Each volunteer's diverse experiences and
skills are one of the strengths of the Foundation.
The Foundation structure consists of the Board of
Directors and an Advisory Council composed of
specially designated volunteer subcommittees. Below
are some of the dedicated Foundation members and
open opportunities for people that would like to
make a difference.
Board of Directors
President: Dr. Brian J. Plankis
Brian holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and
Instruction from the University of Houston, a MS
degree in Educational Technology and a BS in Natural
Resources and Environmental Science from Purdue
University. Brian was the original founder of
Project DIBS and one of the founding members of the
Reef Stewardship Foundation. His research interests
includes integrating emerging technology into
science education, ocean literacy and environmental
literacy research, sustainability initiatives, and
online community development.
Science Advisor: Eric Borneman
Eric Borneman is completing his PhD at the
University of Houston. His work includes sexual
coral reproduction, service on the scientific
advisory board of Project SECORE, and whose primary
work involves coral disease and pest-related
mortality research in wild and captive corals,
especially the white syndromes of corals. He is also
involved in coral trade sustainability issues,
genetic banking of coral species, and in coral
restoration work.
Education Advisor: Trent C. Apple
Trent is our most recent addition to the Board of
Directors, holds a MS in Marine Science from Texas
A&M University, and has a background in teaching,
field and laboratory research, and working for
non-profit organizations. Mr. Apple has excelled in
all areas and is currently helping guide our
educational program focus, as well as examining
grant and collaboration opportunities.
Membership Director: Open Opportunity
Please contact us for details about the opportunity
to serve as membership director.
Advisory Council
Aquaculture Development Subcommittee
Dr Ronald L. Shimek
Wilsall, Montana
Eric Borneman
Houston, Texas
Brian J. Plankis
Houston, Texas
Charles Raabe
Mactan Island, Philippines
Curriculum Development Subcommittee
Chair
David Bowers
Bellevue, Ohio
Laronna Doggett
Coppell,
Texas
Laine Smith
New Pt. Richey,
Florida
Dr. Sun H. Hwang
Houston, Texas
Fundraising Subcommittee
Chair
Brian J. Plankis
Houston, Texas
Carmaless Scarpitti
Grant Manager
Open Opportunity
Outreach Subcommittee
Chair
Brian J. Plankis
Houston, Texas
Andy Berry
Boulder, Colorado
Joe Thompson
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Webmaster
Rob Allen
Portland, Oregon
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