Mission: Great Lakes Aquarium inspires people to explore their connection with Lake Superior and the waters of the world.
Vision: People feel connected to, value and protect the world’s waters.
Values: The Aquarium conducts all operations with these values in mind.
Great Lakes Aquarium, a 501c3 non-profit is managed by a Board of Directors, Executive Director and management team.
2012 GLA Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
John F. Scott, Chair
Partner, DSGW Architects, Inc.
Dennis Lamkin, Vice Chair
Vice President and Senior Property Manager, U.S. Bank
Elaine Hansen, Treasurer
Executive Director, UMD Center for Economic Development
Mary Morehouse, Secretary
Strategic Planning Consultant
Doug Britton
St. Louis County Social Services (ret.)
Norman Deschampe
Chairman, Grand Portage Band Lake Superior Chippewa
Andy Goldfine
Manager of Design, Aero Design & Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Doug Jensen
Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Minnesota Sea Grant
Betty Ramsland
Treasurer and Appraisal Assistant, Ramsland & Vigen Inc.
Patty Mester
Regional Network Manager – Duluth, Minnesota Public Radio
Karen Pionk
Genera Manager, Sheraton Duluth Hotel
EX-OFFICIO:
Patrick Boyle
Duluth City Councilor
Linda Krug
Duluth City Councilor
David Montgomery
Chief Administrative Officer, City of Duluth
Hon. Yvonne Prettner Solon
Lt. Governor, State of Minnesota
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jack LaVoy
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
Jay Walker
Assistant Director and Director of Operations
Bill Alworth
Director of Administrative Services
Sarah Erickson
Director of Education
