Accreditation Commission Mission
Establishes, upholds and raises the highest zoological and aquarium industry standards. Reviews applications for accreditation and certification, conducts interviews, identifies concerns, and evaluates the information in order to make final decisions.Monitors accredited institutions, maintains and writes professional standards, and provides mentoring, training and guidance.
Chair
Jeff Wyatt, DVM, Seneca Park Zoo
Vice-chair
Craig Piper, Central Park Zoo
Members
Norah Fletchall, Buffalo Zoo
Keith Lovett, Buttonwood Park Zoo
Amos Morris, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Michael Murray, DVM, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Luis Padilla, DVM, Saint Louis Zoo
Pat Simmons, North Carolina Zoo
Brandie Smith, PhD, Smithsonian National Zoo
Scott Terrell, DVM, The Seas
Rich Toth, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Maylon White, North Carolina Aquarium Society
Advisors
Bruce Bohmke
Jim Breheny, Wildlife Conservation Society
Glenn Dobrogosz, Greensboro Science Center
Board Liaison
Bert Castro, Phoenix Zoo
AZA Staff Liaisons
Craig Hoover, Executive Vice President
Denny Lewis, Senior VP, Accreditation Programs
Jennifer DiNenna, Director, Accreditation Programs
Cheri Bermudez, Accreditation Programs Coordinator