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CHEC Team
Staff
Diane Peterson
Admin & Financial Assistant
Alligator Creek, Punta Gorda
diane@checflorida.org
Michael L. Bednar
Chief Executive Officer
michael@checflorida.org
Natalie Kluz
Environmental Educator
Alligator Creek, Punta Gorda
natalie@checflorida.org
Ashley Cook
Park Manager
Alligator Creek, Punta Gorda
ashley@checflorida.org
Mel Robinson
Environmental Educator
Cedar Point, Englewood
mel@checflorida.org
Emma Van Gheem
Environmental Educator
Alligator Creek, Punta Gorda
emma@checflorida.org
Tome Shaaltiel
Education Coordinator
Cedar Point, Englewood
tome@checflorida.org



Our Founding Members



Our Board of Directors
Executive
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Board President: David J. Abderhalden
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Vice President: Frank Allen May
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Treasurer: David Evans
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Secretary: Michael Haymans
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Stephanie Courtney
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Tony Dunbar
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John Miller
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Tom Parker
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Gayle Plaia
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Derek Rooney
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Joseph Tiseo (Charlotte County Commissioner Representative)
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John Aspiolea
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Melissa Lockhart (City of Punta Gorda Representative)
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John LeClair (Charlotte County School Board Representative)
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Rob Mills (Peace River Audubon Society Representative)
Our Sponsors & Donors





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