Audubon Park Monarch

Audubon Leadership

L. Ronald Forman,
President and Chief Executive Officer

A past president of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Ron Forman began his tenure with Audubon Park and Zoological Garden in 1972 as City Hall liaison. Made Deputy Director in 1973 and Executive Director in 1977, the major transformation of Audubon Zoo from an "urban ghetto" to an "urban Eden" was underway.

Today, Ron Forman oversees a family of attractions and facilities that make up the dynamic Audubon Nature Institute, leading a staff of 600 people in the Audubon mission of conservation and education.

Forman serves locally on the New Orleans Business Council, is Chairman of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and the Immediate Past Chairman of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Kyle Burks

Kyle Burks

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Laurie Conkerton

Laurie Conkerton

Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Toni Mobley

Toni Mobley

Executive Vice President and Chief Service Officer
Daine Appleberry

Daine Appleberry

Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Uptown Facilities
Alicia Bunnell - Senior VP of Marketing

Alicia Bunnell

Senior Vice President of Marketing
Rich Toth

Rich Toth

Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Downtown Facilities
Ellen Causey

Ellen Causey

Vice President of Human Resources
Jamie Creola

Jamie Creola

Vice President of Learning & Engagement
Chimene Grant Saloy

Chimene Grant Saloy

Vice President of Community Affairs
Bob Lessnau

Bob Lessnau

Vice President and General Curator
Christene Proctor

Christene Proctor

Vice President of Construction & Exhibitry
Caroline Tierney

Caroline Tierney

Vice President of Finance