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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.

Team Members

Rob Peters, Ph.D.

Rob Peters, Ph.D.

Executive director

Thomas F. Purdon, MD

Thomas F. Purdon, MD

Secretary

Edward D. Buster

Edward D. Buster

Board member

Stan Hart, Ph.D.

Stan Hart, Ph.D.

Board member

Roger E McManus

Roger E McManus

Board member

Sarah Truebe, Ph.D.

Sarah Truebe, Ph.D.

Board member

Thomas Nelson, Ph.D.

Thomas Nelson, Ph.D.

President

Carol Shinsky

Carol Shinsky

Treasurer

Sheila L. Dagucon, Esq.

Sheila L. Dagucon, Esq.

Board member

Gayle Hartmann

Gayle Hartmann

Board member

Gregory C. Shinsky

Gregory C. Shinsky

Board member

Steve Brown

Steve Brown

Vice-president

Eric Betterton, Ph.D.

Eric Betterton, Ph.D.

Board member

Morris Farr, Ph.D.

Morris Farr, Ph.D.

Board member emritus

John Michael Kozma

John Michael Kozma

Board member emeritus

Ron Steffens

Ron Steffens

Board member

Advisory Committee

Ann Audrey
Tucson
Fergus Graham
Tucson
Steve Strom
Sonoita
George Binney
Sonoita
Tai Kondo Koester
Tucson
Phil Caputo
Patagonia
Bob Sharp
Tucson
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