MEET THE fOLKS THAT BELIEVE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN THIS GREAT STATE
OUR TEAM
PEOPLE WHO CARE
Ben Masters
director of fin & fur films
Ben is an independent filmmaker and writer who specializes in creating documentaries centered around conservation, nature and all things Texas.
PATRICIA HARVESON
Carnivore Ecologist
Patricia is a wildlife biologist specializing in large and meso-carnivore research. She has been studying mountain lions in Texas for 15 years.
Monica morrison
founder of texas native cats
In 2017, Monica founded Texas Native Cats, a nonprofit that provides education, outreach, and advocacy for Texas’ five species of wild cats, past and present.
Mark Elbroch
PUMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR, panthera
Mark is a mountain lion biologist and Director for Panthera’s Puma Program, where he designs science-based conservation strategies for mountain lions.
Jay Tischendorf
American Ecological Research Institute
Jay is a wildlife biologist, veterinarian, and long-time mountain lion researcher. He confirmed the species as a year-round resident in Yellowstone National Park.
Pam Harte
West Texas Landowner & Wildlife Advocate
Pam lives full-time on a working ranch and has opened their ranch to scientific research. She has served as an Executive Producer for wildlife film production.
Mark Elbroch
PUMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR, panthera
ROMEY SWANSON
CONSERVATION ECOLOGIST
Romey Swanson is the Director of Conservation Strategy for Audubon Texas. He was appointed to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council in 2021.
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