Greg grew up on the family farm in upstate New York, inheriting a stewardship for nature and a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of water. Texas A&M University brought him to Galveston in 1985, which immediately became home. His professional animal care career began in 1988 at Sea Arama-Marineworld, and progressed through a stint at the Marine Biomedical Institute working with cephalopods, and finally taking on the animal care manager’s role for the first time as Moody Gardens’ Rainforest supervisor in 1993. In 1999, he took the opportunity to serve as site manager for marine mammal operations in Taiji, Japan and Beijing, China. In 2001, he assisted in the establishment of an open water marine mammal and small aquarium facility in Subic Bay, Philippines. He returned to Texas in 2002 and re-established roots in the Galveston area as a new dad, and Moody Gardens Animal Husbandry Manager. Greg is also the current Houston Audubon Board President.  Also under the GINTC description that I worked with the collaborative team to achieve Bird City Texas certification for Galveston

Since 2003, Greg has partnered with GINTC in several nature tourism and birdwatching activities and events, all designed to create enthusiasm for the fantastic natural environment that our Island offers. He was a part of the collaborative team that achieved “Bird City Texas” certification for Galveston. Greg has served on the GINTC board, is the immediate past President of Houston Audubon and is the chapter chair for the Galveston County Audubon Group.