Staff and Board
The Indiana Wildlife Federation's dedicated staff works daily to provide Hoosiers with the education and resources they need to support commonsense conservation. Through workshops, habitat rehabilitation, government advocacy, and our sustainability programs, these individuals are helping to lead Indiana's conservation efforts.
Dan Boritt
Dan joined IWF as executive director in October of 2022. Growing up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Dan has had a lifelong love affair with wildlife and wild spaces. His background includes fieldwork with Atlantic puffins off the coast of Maine, cheetahs in Namibia, Weddell seals in Antarctica, American redstarts in Jamaica, and avian glass collisions. After working for the Smithsonian Institution for over a decade he moved to Indianapolis with his wife Katie and two sons. Since moving to Indiana he has led the Indianapolis Zoo in their development of their Flights of Fancy Exhibit and led the beloved environmental education-themed Holliday Park for the city of Indianapolis.
Dan loves hiking, birdwatching, basketball and spending time outdoors with his friends and family.
Aaron Stump
Aaron joined the Indiana Wildlife Federation in 2016 as Habitat Programs Manager. Born and raised in Indiana, he received a degree in computer graphics from Purdue and moved to Oregon. While there, his love of nature was rekindled and, after 4 years, he and his wife decided to move back home so he could pursue a degree in environmental science from IU. Aaron has worked with field geologists and as an intern for the Indiana government, but his real passion is working for non-profit organizations. He loves to spend his free time hiking, camping, and gardening.
Marc Eads
Marc joined IWF in May of 2024 as the Field Coordinator for Clean Water Engagement. An agronomist by profession, Marc brings over 35 years of professional experience in agriculture and environmental restoration. Although born and raised in Indiana, Marc’s professional career has taken him across the country and globe pursuing his love for both agriculture and wild places. Marc is an advocate for using conservation practices to enhance yields and profitability. Marc inherited his love for wild places from his late father.
Marc lives in Plymouth, Indiana with his wife Teresa where they enjoy life with their two dogs. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves hunting and fishing. He also serves on the agricultural board for STEMM, an orphanage in Tanzania which is supported by agricultural endeavors and has worked extensively throughout Africa.
Board of Directors
The Indiana Wildlife Federation is governed by a volunteer board of directors, representing all parts of the state and with all different backgrounds. Just like you, our leadership is made up of individuals who want to preserve our environment for future generations of Hoosiers.
Craig Carpenter
Craig Carpenter is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief People Officer of MS Companies. He has been a hunter, fisherman, and general outdoorsman all his life, He is a licensed guide in Wyoming with Rough Country Outfitters and voting member of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guide Association. Carpenter appreciates the positive effects proper game, fish, and land and water management can have on the breadth and health of the wide variety of species we have in our state.
Chip Garver
Chip Garver is an attorney with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath. Not only is Garver an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting, but he is also an Indiana landowner and believes in the conservation of our state resources.
Lindsey Moss Willey
Lindsey Moss Willey is a principal at Bose Public Affairs Group, where she leverages her extensive experience in politics and government to help clients across a diverse range of industries navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes. She began her love for conservation at an early age as a long-time 4H-er and later embraced a love of hiking and all things outdoorsy. She currently serves as the IWF secretary.
Dan Phair
Daniel Phair joined IWF in 2023 and works at Holladay Properties where he is involved in building and land acquisitions, project management, development analysis, and building sales and leasing. Phair worked with IWF to develop the AmeriPlex-Indianapolis project as the first Certified Wildlife Friendly Commercial Park in the state of Indiana.
Rick Cockrum
Rick Cockrum joined the board of IWF in 2019. As a lifelong Hoosier, born in Vincennes, and lover of all things outdoors. From his early days along the banks of the Wabash, Rick has been an avid angler (particularly on the fly) and conservationist. Rick built a career around government relations, serving as Executive Director of the Association of Indiana Counties, Vice President of Government Affairs at Anthem and most recently as the founding member and President of Capitol Assets, LLC.
Sami Ayres-Kobren
As a lifelong Hoosier Sami is passionate about preserving and protecting Indiana’s
natural habitats and wildlife. She wants to help ensure future generations have the same opportunities to connect with nature
and wildlife as we do today and leverage her skills as communications and marketing manager at the Indianapolis Cultural Trail to engage new wildlife lovers throughout the state.
Quentin Collins
Quentin Collins developed a passion for all things outdoors at an early age including fishing and hunting. Collins has always had a fascination for wildlife and conservation efforts, both consumptive and non-consumptive. Collins currently serves as the Volunteer Governance and Reporting Manager for Trout Unlimited.
Carl Drummer
Carl Drummer is Senior Vice President of Public Affairs with Taft Law Firm in Indianapolis. As an avid RV owner, he believes we should conserve Indiana’s natural resources for all our citizens.
John Goss
John Goss formerly served as the Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He was the IWF Executive Director from 2006-2010 and then moved to the Asian Carp Project Director until 2019. John currently represents Illinois, Indiana and Ohio on the National Wildlife Federation Board of Directors.
Scott Kraege
Scott Kraege is the managing director of Ivy Ventures and has been a passionate advocate for the outdoors for over 30 years. Scott enjoys fly fishing, travel, hiking, and exploring the diverse landscapes of the outdoors close to home and abroad. Scott’s love for the outdoors has only grown, inspiring him to protect and preserve wildlife and natural habitats.
Danny McNulty
Danny McNulty’s fondest memories growing up and of his adult life have come from his outdoor experiences. McNulty believes it is important to give future generations the opportunity to grow and experience the beauty of wildlife or the calmness of a pristine forest.
Dean Shadley
Dean Shadley is retired from serving 34 years as an Indiana Conservation Officer. Shadley has a keen interest in fishing, boating, wildlife photography hunting, and wildlife management. He counts woodworking, bee keeping, fly tying, recurve bow shooting and hiking among his many activities.
Brent Taylor
Brent Taylor retired in 2015 from Faegre Baker Daniels, where he practiced litigation for 33 years. He graduated from Butler University and Harvard Law School. Brent has litigated various cases involving environmental issues such as wetlands, lake and air pollution, PCB contamination, and canned whitetail deer hunting. He has served as an Earlham trustee and a director of the Earlham Foundation, Inc. Growing up hunting and fishing outside New Castle, Brent developed a strong interest in wildlife, conservation, and protecting the environment. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, especially cycling, fly fishing, and gardening.
Whitney Yoerger
Whitney Yoerger is the communications and outreach manager for Indiana Audubon, with a master’s in nonprofit administration. Yoerger brings expertise in marketing and communications, a passion for conservation, and a personal interest in studying bird vocalizations through field recording and remote listening devices.