Jack Mulvena
President and CEO
In 2013, Jack Mulvena joined Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens as President and CEO. Mulvena served for 20 years as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Zoological Society and Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. Jack is a national conservation leader with a special focus on education and motivating young people to get involved in wildlife conservation. Jack is also a leader in the effort to persuade the United States Congress to pass legislation to address critical environmental challenges by strengthening and expanding environmental education in America’s classrooms. Most importantly, Jack knows from experience how to sustain the highest standards of animal care, offer compelling experiences to zoo guests, and create a professional working environment that attracts the top talent in the zoo profession.
Danielle L. Green
Director of Gardens and Grounds
Danielle is responsible for the development and management of the Zoo’s public and exhibit landscape and botanical education programs. A native of Virginia Beach, VA, Danielle has been working with plants professionally for over 20 years, to include 11 years as Curator of Horticulture and Environmental Initiatives at Zoo Atlanta. Clients of her work have ranged from corporate office parks to residential communities to lowland gorillas, feisty giraffe, and Malayan tigers. Seeking the eternal recipe for creating a destination landscape to transport each observer to their favorite oasis is the goal of each workday. Danielle holds a BS degree in Biology / Horticulture from Christopher Newport University and is the president of the Association of Zoological Horticulture.
Robert Holt
Director of GUEST SERVICES
Robert Holt achieved his BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and has over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Robert first developed his passion for operations during his enrollment in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resorts. Continuing his growth at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama, he managed several departments supporting the vision where people value wildlife and wild places. Robert's role at Naples Zoo focuses on providing support for the ideal guest experience that is fun, safe, and educational. He is passionate about his career and the power of positive thinking in the workplace. Robert's free time consists of exploring Florida's natural wonders and theme parks.
Tina Jaquess
eXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO jACK MULVENA, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Tina has called Naples home for 14 years. She is originally from Columbus, Indiana where her strength in management began by raising 3 children who have made her “Nana” to 7 beautiful grandchildren.
Joining Naples Zoo in 2014, Tina is the Executive Assistant to President and CEO Jack Mulvena. She plays an invaluable role with the Zoo’s fundraising events Zoo Gala and Zoobilee. Zoo Gala 2019 raised more than $1,342,000, breaking the Zoo’s fundraising record for a single event. Zoobilee 2020 was a record breaking event as well with the most restaurants the Zoo has ever hosted for this event and the first time the event has ever sold out.
In addition to her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on psychology, she draws from many years of varying experiences in project management from working at a captive insurance company, for distributors of a Fortune 500 company, and from co-creating a regional charter airline company. In her free time, Tina enjoys playing tennis and pickle ball in the community.
Courtney Jolly
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
As a Naples native and seventh generation Floridian, Courtney knows the Naples market very well and is very involved in the community. She enjoys volunteering with many nonprofit organizations in the area, including Naples Church, the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Public Relations Society, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, 4-H Youth Leadership and Youth Leadership Collier. Courtney attended Florida Gulf Coast University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Marketing. She is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Collier. Her career began in bank marketing as a Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Specialist. Her experience includes planning events, coordinating sponsorships, maintaining marketing and sponsorship budgets, coordinating fundraising events, collateral design, design editing, cultivating media relationships and creating/executing marketing strategies in the South Florida Market. She is responsible for all marketing and public relations for Naples Zoo.
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uricio Pastor
Director of CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
Originally from Costa Rica, Mauricio worked in Long Island, NY for 10 years in landscaping and has lived in Naples for over 30 years. Mauricio joined the Naples Zoo Senior Staff in 2021 to help with the Capital Improvement and overseeing ongoing projects. With his completed management coursework at Florida Gulf Coast University and various project management certificates including from OSHA, Mauricio is a great asset for the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.Mauricio first began working with Naples Zoo during the new parking and green way improvements and worked on various projects including Naples Pier, RSW Airport of Fort Myers, FL, Walt Disney World, Red Sox spring training stadium, Naples Botanical Garden and Artis Baker Museum. He also worked on several parks such as North Naples Regional Park, Baker Park, and the Gordon River green way and bridge at Freedom Park.
Kimberley Pickens
Chief Financial Officer
Kimberley has been a Southwest Florida resident for over 25 years and part of the Naples Zoo family for more than a decade. In her current role, Kimberley manages the financial administration of the organization including budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, cash management and working with auditors and legal counsel to ensure compliance. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Florida Gulf Coast University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida. Kimberley is proud to be part of a team that is helping to promote responsible stewardship of wildlife through conservation, education and entertaining experiences. In her spare time, Kimberley enjoys getting outdoors with her rescue dog, Max and loves horseback riding and running.
Lee Ann Rottman
Director of Animal Programs
Lee Ann holds a BS degree in zoology from the University of South Florida but attributes her extensive travel to her understanding and commitment to species conservation. During her career, she has traveled to the African countries of Uganda, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Zambia, South Africa and Gabon to provide on the ground technical support for numerous African primate sanctuaries.
She has 29 years of experience in animal management and conservation at ZooTampa. Prior to moving to Naples, Lee Ann served as the VP of Conservation and Research for Zoo Tampa, in her role she provided overall planning, direction, leadership, and management of the Zoo’s conservation and research programs. Lee Ann is a member of Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership Steering Committee, the Florida Black Bear Stakeholders Group, and an advisor/instructor for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA).
Prior to her role as VP of Conservation and Research, Lee Ann held the position of General Curator at ZooTampa for 15 years. Lee Ann was responsible for the management of the Zoo’s animal population and nearly 60 animal care professionals. She developed and oversaw the Zoo’s animal enrichment, training, and ambassador programs and was a key member of the Zoo’s design team in the master planning and development of the Zoo’s expansion from 26 acres to 60 acres.
She is a professional member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, (AZA) and an elected member of Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan Management Group.
Marci Seamples, IOM, CFRE, CAP
Director of Development
A seasoned non-profit development professional with over two decades of experience in the 501 (c) sector, Seamples has served as the Director of Development at Naples Zoo since September 2014 and provides leadership for all advancement and membership programs. She holds a BA from the University of Rochester, a MAM from the Heinz College of Public Policy and Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University, the IOM designation from the US Chamber Foundation Institute of Organization Management and has earned CFRE certification. In 2020, she received her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services. Seamples currently volunteers as Vice-Chair for SWFL, Inc. and as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Advancement Committee. She has been honored to present both locally and nationally on developing new planned giving programs as well as Planned Giving Strategies for “Small Shops”. She is a past president of the Greater Naples Area Planned Giving Council.
Seamples is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. She is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Collier, 2019 graduate of Leadership SWFL, and an undergraduate admissions interviewer for the University of Rochester’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Tim L. Tetzlaff
Director of Conservation
Tim coordinates Naples Zoo’s portfolio of over 25 field conservation efforts from giraffes to giant anteaters. Since 2014, Naples Zoo has invested over 2.5 million dollars in helping plants and animals in the wild including supporting the full annual salary of 16 field staff including two wildlife veterinarians. Tim is Chair of the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, President of the Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and serves on the Board of Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Tim joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' delegation to the Conference of the Parties for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES). Tim also researches, develops, and designs the interpretation graphics in the Zoo. He loves the outdoors and is delighted to introduce others to its wild beauty when he hosts safaris to Africa. As the son of Zoo Founders Jungle Larry® and Safari Jane®, Tim has built a life on sharing the wonders of the natural world we all depend on. He holds degrees from The Ohio State University.
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ggie Woosley
Director of Education
Maggie shares her passion for education, interpretation, nature, and wildlife with learners of all ages as the Director of Education. She studied biology, physiology, and art at Aurora University, and has a master’s degree in biology from Miami University-Ohio. Maggie brings more than a decade of experience with the Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield Zoo. She served five years as a customer service trainer and three years as a trainer in early childhood professional development.Her commitment to zoo education and conservation stems from the multiple roles she has worked in, and affords her a strong background in nature-based early childhood programming, training, and inclusion. Maggie has been a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation since 2015, and more recently became a Certified Educator with National Geographic in 2020. While a Chicagoland native, her love for the ocean has helped her feel right at home in Naples. Maggie spends her free time exploring Florida’s diverse ecosystems by way of walking and kayaking.