Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
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Staff

Executive Director 
Lisa Fargason Gordon - [email protected]

Head Gardener
Faith Hille Dishron - [email protected]

Site Manager
Scott Whitener

Visitor Services Specialist
Will Southerland - [email protected]
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Information Desk Host
Mady Kitchens
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Business Manager
Laura Lannom, C.P.A. 

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Board of Directors

Jim Martinez, Marfa, TX, President *
Joe Williams, Fort Davis, TX, Vice-President *

Rick Gupman, BBNP & Fort Davis, TX, Secretary *
Rick Herrman, Santa Fe, NM, Treasurer *
Ed Pfiester, Los Angeles, CA *
Pam Hall Duerr, San Antonio, TX
Jesse Kelsch, Alpine, TX

John Pritchett, Fort Worth, TX
Pete Szilagi, Austin, TX
Julie Webb, Fort Davis & Waxahachie, TX

Director Emerita:
​Shirley Powell, Alpine, TX

  * Denotes member of the Executive Committee.




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