About · Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Scientists and educators from leading universities who provide oversight and strategic guidance for HBS, keeping the Station a shared resource for the wider research and teaching community.
12 members3-year termsUp to 3 consecutive terms8+ institutions
Current board
The board
- ChairDr. Christopher MowryDepartment of Biology, Berry College
- Immediate Past ChairDr. Paul ManosDepartment of Biology, Duke University
- MemberDr. Stephanie JeffriesDepartment of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC State University
- MemberDr. Joey ShawDepartment of Biology, Geology & Environmental Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- MemberDr. Kristin CecalaDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of the South (Sewanee)
- MemberDr. Nicole M. HughesDepartment of Biology, High Point University
- MemberDr. Jeremy HymanDepartment of Biology, Western Carolina University
- MemberLeslie ManningExecutive Director, Highlands Biological Foundation, Inc.
Ex officio
- Ex officioDr. James T. CostaHBS Executive Director; Department of Biology, Western Carolina University
- Ex officioDr. Carmen HuffmanAssociate Provost for Academic Affairs, Western Carolina University
- Ex officioJason LoveHBS Associate Director, Western Carolina University
- Ex officioDr. Rada PetricUNC-IE Highlands Fall Program Director, University of North Carolina
Also
The Foundation’s trustees
The Highlands Biological Foundation, a separate nonprofit, has its own Board of Trustees.