Board of Directors
The ICF Board of Directors is composed of an international team of dynamic men and women focused on making our world a better place in which to live by insuring that future generations will have the opportunity to experience the diverse and bountiful nature of our western hemisphere.
| Name | Info | Website |
|---|---|---|
 | John Martin recently retired after 25 years as a Certified Financial Planner for A.G. Edwards & Sons. In 1987, he became a founding member and the first president of The Valley Land Fund (VLF), a non-profit land trust located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. | |
 | The Honorable Hugo Berlanga, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and ranch owner has also joined the Board. | |
 | Photographer, author and inspirational speaker Connie Bransilver is a full-time professional photographer living in Naples, Florida. She has photographed nature on all seven continents and is former President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), a 2,300-member organization. | |
 | Bob Petersen has spent 25 years in the high tech industry. He holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and has held numerous development and executive positions in the aerospace, robotics and computer industries, most recently with Dell Computer Corporation. | |
 | Carol Rausch has been involved in education for more than 30 years. Her career began as an elementary school teacher. She went on to earn Masters degrees in Student Personnel Services and Environmental Education. In 1980, she began an administrative career in higher education at The University of Texas-Pan American. | |
 | Miguel A. Nevárez, Ph.D. recently retired after ending his 23rd year as President of The University of Texas Pan American (UTPA). Dr. Nevárez has guided this institution through its merger with The University of Texas System and its evolution to a doctoral research university for South Texas. | |
 | Katharine Armstrong is President of Katharine Armstrong, Inc., an Austin based consulting firm specializing in corporate affairs, government relations and not-for-profit clients at both the state and national levels. She is a fifth-generation Texan raised on her family's South Texas cattle ranch. | |
 | As a co-founder in 1992 of Rock Creek Capital and as General Partner of Rock Creek, Art Cahoon’s duties include overseeing the day-to-day operations of Rock Creek Advisors in its role as manager of the Partnership, overseeing the funds interaction with the Advisory Committee and managing individual portfolio company investments. | |
 | Thomas Koeneke has been a practicing attorney for 29 years and managing partner of Ellis, Koeneke & Ramirez, L.L.P., law firm since 1982. Mr. Koeneke holds Bachelor degrees of Arts and Science from the University of Colorado, and a law degree from Baylor University. He was elected to the Interlegal International Network of Lawyers in 2002. | |
 | Edward H. Muñoz has a successful 30-year leadership record in the global chemical and plastics industry and in emerging technologies. Ed joined the Hoechst Celanese organization in 1988 as Director of Manufacturing for Engineering Resins. | |
 | Susan Muñoz holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and a Masters degree in Management and Human Resources. She has traveled extensively and worked in the non profit worlds of Mexico City, Mexico DF and Frankfort, Germany in leadership and public relations. | |
 | Gabby Salazar currently is pursuing undergraduate studies at Brown University. Gabby began photography at age 12, and what started as a hobby to share with her father has become a defining point in her life and her artistic medium. Gabby attended the 2002 Summit of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) as the youngest participant of the NANPA Infinity Foundation Student Scholarship Program. | |
 | As Chairman of PRONATURA, an organization dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity throughout the Republic of Mexico, Roberto Zambrano leads the way for ICF in bringing the Pro-Tour to his country. The mission of PRONATURA is: "la conservación de la flora, la fauna y los ecosistemas prioritarios, promoviendo un desarrollo de la sociedad en armonía con la naturaleza" with a goal to build conservation awareness and to establish its photo tourism industry. | |
 | Roger Zessin is a businessman, photographer, and wildlife naturalist. He brings a deep understanding of marketing and financial acumen through his creating and managing the brokerage office of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Corpus Christi, Texas for 14 years. He has taught investment classes and seminars for over 20 years. |
