Staff

Refuge Manager
Paul Tritaik (Paul_Tritaik@fws.gov)

Deputy Refuge Manager
Patrick Martin (Patrick_Martin@fws.gov)

Lead Refuge Ranger
Vacant

Law Enforcement Officer
Jim Mathisen (James_Mathisen@fws.gov)
Ryan Wagner (Ryan_Wagner@fws.gov)

Administrative Officer
Patti Bennett-Taylor (Patti_BennettTaylor@fws.gov)

Office Assistant
Julie Hiller (Julie_Hiller@fws.gov)

Administrative Support Assistant
Traci Hameetman (Traci_Hameetman@fws.gov)

Wildlife Biologist
vacant

Region 4 Invasive Species Strike Team Leader
Bill Thomas (William_G_Thomas@fws.gov)

Region 4 Invasive Species Strike Team Assistant
Mark Szydlo (Mark_Szydlo@fws.gov)

Lead Forestry Technician
Paul Ryan (Paul_Ryan@fws.gov)

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project Biologist
Vacant

Realty Specialist
Susan Trokey (Susan_Trokey@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Volunteer Coordinator
Jeff Combs (Jeffrey_Combs@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Education Coordinator
Toni Westland (Toni_Westland@fws.gov)

Refuge Ranger/Career Seasonal
Linda Patton (Linda_Patton@fws.gov)

Equipment Operator
Willie Colon-Rios (Willie_ColonRios@fws.gov)

Motorboat Operator Certification Course Coordinator
Richard Blackburn (Richard_Blackburn@fws.gov)

Facilities Operation Specialist
Christopher Hotaling (Christopher_Hotaling@fws.gov)