Chad Truxall

Managing Director, Marine Discovery Center
email: chad@marinediscoverycenter.org

Chad has more than 11 years experience as a biologist, educator and leader, and more than 7 years experience as a Marine Mammal Stranding Team Member. He came to the Marine Discovery Center in 2005 as its Director of Education and has developed and implemented marine science education programs for summer camps, school field study programs and adult education programs. He has served as a Florida Master Naturalist instructor and coordinates the Florida Coastal Naturalist program. He has developed the Oyster and Mangrove Restoration program at the Marine Discovery Center, developed the eco-adventure club, established a scholarship program for financially disadvantaged students and has successfully developed and implemented a Marine Biology education program that serves over 4,000 students annually.

Chad has a B.S.A. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation with a specialization in Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida and is a U.S.C.G. Certified Crew 1st Mate.

Julie Barrs

Accounting & Finance Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: julie@marinediscoverycenter.org

• Certified, Intuit QuickBooks
• Certified, Tax Preparation
• Notary, State of Florida

Coralie Gilson

Educator, Events Coordinator, Living Shoreline Restoration Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator,  Marine Discovery Center
email: coralie@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. in Education
• UFL Master Naturalist Certifications Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems.
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR
• Boat Safety Course

Trey Hannah

Adopt-An-Estuary Coordinator
email: trey@marnediscoverycenter.org

• B.S. Biology – University of South Florida
• Rescue Diver
• Safe Boater

Todd Hilton

Kayak Program Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: todd@marinediscoverycenter.org

• Florida Master Naturalist – Certified in Coastal Systems
• USCG 25 Ton Master Captain

Todd is a Florida native having spent most of his life on local waters.
He is a life-long surfer, avid fisherman, kayak eco-guide and strives to be a steward and educator of all Florida’s eco-systems.

Lou King

Education Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: lou@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. Education
• Florida Master Naturalist – Certifications in Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR
• Boat Safety Course

Lisa D. Mickey

Kayak Tour Guide/Eco Narrator, Marine Discovery Center

• UFL Master Naturalist Certifications Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems.
• Adopt-An-Estuary program with Volusia County high school students
• B.A English, High Point University, North Carolina
• Graduate Studies in Literature, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
• Veteran Newspaper Journalist
• Former Senior Editor National Golf Magazines
• 3-Time award Winner Golf Writers Assoc. of America
• Co-Authored Champions of Women’s Golf” Celebrating 50 Years of LPGA Golf

Lois Reed

Kayak Tour Guide/Eco Narrator/ Web Master, Marine Discovery Center
lois@loisreed.com

• Florida Master Naturalist – Certified in Coastal Systems & Freshwater Wetlands
• Web Designer at Lois Reed Designs
• Eco Artist

Scott Schmoele

Boat Operations Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: scott@marinediscoverycenter.org

• USCG – Retired
• 100 Ton Master Captain

Dr. Mark Spradley

Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: mark@marinediscoverycenter.org

• Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
• ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
• Florida Master Naturalist – Certified in Coastal Systems
• First Aid/CPR

Marilyn Sullivan

Camp Instructor/Educator/Naturalist
email:  marilyn@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. Psychology, English, M.A. Art Education, NYS Teacher Certification: K-12
• ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
• Florida Master Naturalist – Certified in Coastal Systems
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR

Jeffrey Zipay

Kayak Tour Guide/Eco Narrator, Marine Discovery Center
email: jeff@marinediscoverycenter.org

• Florida Master Naturalist – Certified in Coastal Systems
• NASP Certified Archery Instructor
• US Sailing Certified Sailing Instructor – 8’- 40’
• Instructor – Halifax Sailing Associations Adult Sailing Classes
• Instructor – Halifax River Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camps
• Google Certified and Trusted Photographer