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About Save the Scenic Santa Ritas

Mission statement:

We protect the scenic, aesthetic, recreational, environmental and wildlife values of the Santa Rita Mountains through education and outreach, including protection of these areas from degradation due to mining activities.

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8987 E Tanque Verde #309-157, Tucson, AZ 85749 Phone: 520 246-3622 Email: info@scenicsantaritas.org

Team Members

Rob Peters, Ph.D.

Rob Peters, Ph.D.

Executive Director

robpeters@scenicsantaritas.org

Ron Steffens

Ron Steffens

Board Member, Vice-President

Eric Betterton, Ph.D.

Eric Betterton, Ph.D.

Board Member

Sheila L. Dagucon, Esq.

Sheila L. Dagucon, Esq.

Board Member

Tai Kondo Koester

Tai Kondo Koester

Board Member

Alan Ruiz Berman

Alan Ruiz Berman

Board Member

John Michael Kozma

John Michael Kozma

Emeritus Board Member

Anna Darian

Anna Darian

Outreach Director

annadarian@scenicsantaritas.org

Carol Shinsky

Carol Shinsky

Board Member, Treasurer

Steve Brown

Steve Brown

Board Member, Past Vice-President

Gayle Hartmann

Gayle Hartmann

Board Member, Past President

Erick Meza

Erick Meza

Board Member

Gregory C. Shinsky

Gregory C. Shinsky

Board Member, Past Vice-President

Thomas F. Purdon, MD

Thomas F. Purdon, MD

Emeritus Board Member, Past Secretary

Thomas Nelson, Ph.D.

Thomas Nelson, Ph.D.

Board Member, President

tnelson@scenicsantaritas.org

Stan Hart, Ph.D.

Stan Hart, Ph.D.

Board Member, Secretary

Edward D. Buster

Edward D. Buster

Board Member

Andrea Hoerr

Andrea Hoerr

Board Member

Roger E McManus

Roger E McManus

Board Member

Morris Farr, Ph.D.

Morris Farr, Ph.D.

Emeritus Board Member

Star volunteers

Outstanding volunteer June 20

Outstanding volunteer July 2023

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