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About AALSO

AALSO members are the water quality and mechanical system professionals that move the water, design and maintain the systems, develop and distribute the products to manage the daily requirements for animals in our care at hundreds of facilities across the world.  We care for the systems that make animal care possible.  We are a 501 c6 nonprofit organization focusing on the education and training of aquatic life support operators around the world. We as an organization do not act as a consultant to our members directly regarding projects or problems, however we create a pathway for our members to learn about the latest technology in the industry and act as a forum for members to connect and discuss the care of aquatic animals in captivity.  Formed in 1994 we are supported by the entire industry.  From operators to vendors and researchers to administrators, we are the premier professional organization dedicated to this multifaceted discipline. If you have ever selected or maintained a pump, glued PVC pipe, adjusted an ozonator, measured dissolved oxygen, pH or ammonia, measured flow or temperature, open or closed a valve, chances are you are less than two removes from an AALSO member!  

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Officers

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Mike Bajek

PRESIDENT

Landry’s Golden Nugget

Las Vegas, NV

702-503-6472

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Wes Schmidt

VICE PRESIDENT

Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley, MN

952-431-9539

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Joel Yankie

SECRETARY

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Powell, OH

614-724-3404

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Board Of Directors

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Love Ruddell

Denver Zoo

Denver, CO

206-234-1480

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Dennis Ethier

Wildlife Conservation Society

New York Aquarium

Brooklyn, NY

732-233-4671

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President’s Advisory Council

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Leo Lester

Asahi/America

Malden, MA

781-321-5409

 

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Gennaro D’Alterio

Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions

Telford, PA

800-392-7621

 

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Amy Riedel-Stone

Aquatic Equipment and Design

Orlando, FL

407-717-6174

 

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Vendor Board of Directors

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Brandon Baker

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions

Orlando, FL

407-399-5146

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Bill Weaver

Harrington Plastics

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Drew Tubb

Integrated Aqua Systems

Escondido, CA

858-888-5172

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Committee Members

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Education & Certification

Mike Bajek – Chair

Remy Corner – Chair

Joe Arlotto

Arnel Bautista

Dr. Jeri Fox

Matt Hoard

Steve Massar

Matt Regensburger

Jeff Sedon

Chris Spaulding

Katie St. Clair

Byron Waller

 

Communications

Love Ruddell – Chair

Emily Margolen

Wes Schmidt

Mike Waffle

 

 

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Sales & Marketing 

Laurie Shaw – Chair

Anthony Benvenuto

Ted Kampe

Daryl McGill

Jennifer Nakayama

Kellie West

 

Local Facilities 

Emily Margolen – Chair

Andrew Bywater

Jeff Gibula

Joe Jacques

Barney Marcus

Love Ruddell

 

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 Elections

The AALSO board is nominated and elected by Individual Members.  Any Individual Member in good standing may be nominated, cast his or her vote, or fulfill a term as an officer or director.  (Click here to be taken to the nomination form) Elections are held during the business meeting at the Annual Symposium.  The current AALSO Board offers its suggested nominations in advance of the elections.  All officers serve a minimum of a one year term and may only hold a position for three consecutive years.

 

 

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Bylaws

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