Our Crew
Welcome to the heart of Tampa Bay Watch: our dedicated crew. Each team member brings unique expertise and passion, collectively driving our mission to protect and restore the vibrant Tampa Bay ecosystem. Get to know the individuals behind our impactful work.
Chief Executive Officer
President
Habitat Restoration Director
Executive Director of Education
Controller
Admin
Dwayne Virgint, CEO
Peter Clark, President & Founder
Cindy Reichard, Controller
John Anderson, Groundskeeper
Brittany Bogart, Office Manager
Shanna Bush, Community Room Sales & Event Coordinator
Tiana Kirby, Database and IT Projects Manager
Debbie Lee, Accounting Assistant
Aaren Mundzak, Community Room Specialist
Charlie Shahbas, Maintenance Supervisor
Rachel Zafar, Administrative Accountant
Development
Rachel Arndt, Community Engagement Manager
Grace Horne, Special Events Coordinator
Molly Rabin, Donor Prospect & Stewardship Coordinator
Molly Robison, Annual Giving Manager
Marketing
Olivia Cadrecha, Communications Manager
Sarah Arcella, Graphic Designer
Education
Leah Biery, Executive Director of Education
Zoe Caraffi, Associate Director of Education
Madi Weaver, Education Manager
Sabrina Bahre, Education Coordinator
Grace Beane, Education Specialist
Cayla Bernstein, Education Specialist
Liam Couch, Animal Husbandry Assistant
Mandi Ferris, Education Specialist
Kathryn Jeakle, Education Specialist
Natalie Johnson, Education Specialist
Aubrey Malone, Education Coordinator
Johnna May, Animal Husbandry Specialist
Sydney Morrow, Education Specialist
Lexi Stewart, Education Coordinator
Sy’Ria White, Education Specialist
Boat Captains
Sean Messer, Lead Captain
Mel Abernethy, Captain
Bob Carr, Captain
Brooke Gonzalez, Captain
Science & Restoration
Serra Herndon, Habitat Restoration Director
Sara Brehm, GIS Specialist and Marine Debris Program Coordinator
Reagan Fennessy, Oyster Shell Recycling Program Coordinator
Tara Kok, Native Plant Program Manager
Paige Paddock, Restoration Specialist
Richard Radigan, Oyster Shell Program Manager
Enrique Ramirez, Oyster Shell Recycling Program Specialist
Myles Schanck, Oyster Reef Ball Specialist
Discovery Center (DC)
Mich Sullivan, DC Operations Manager
Harmony Dawson, DC Guest Experience Coordinator
Abby Golden, Guest Services Associate
Madison Jones, Guest Services Associate
Meghan Pastreich, Guest Services Associate
Glen Richard, Guest Services Associate