About Us

Welcoming backyard birdwatchers and researchers in the field alike, the Ohio Ornithological Society is the only statewide organization specifically devoted to fostering a deeper appreciation of wild birds, fellowship and collaboration in advancing our collective knowledge about them, and our ability to speak with one voice to preserve Ohio's bird habitats.

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Officers and Directors

The Ohio Ornithological Society is operated by a 13-member Board of Directors which represents the birding interests in each part of the state, consisting of five officers plus eight additional directors. Board members are elected by the membership at the annual meeting. Here is a chart of the current Board of Directors.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Jen Sauter, President

Bill Thompson, III, Vice President

Ann Oliver, Executive Secretary

Randy Rogers, Recording Secretary

Peter King, Treasurer

Regional Directors

Rebecca Hinkle, Northwest Region

Dan Sanders, Central Region

Craig Caldwell, Northeast Region

Jill Russel, Southwest Region

Bob Placier, Southeast Region

Cheryl Harner, East Central Region

Sue Evanoff, Director-at-large

Julie Davis, Director-at-large

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