POWELL, Ohio – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of leadership experience and expertise that will help guide the Zoo’s mission of Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. through its wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement initiatives.
The new members named to the Columbus Zoo Board of Directors in 2024 are:
- Chris Boynton – Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Battelle
- Teri Caulin-Glaser, MD – Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, OhioHealth
New Board Leadership for 2025-2026
Alongside the new members, the Columbus Zoo Board has also elected new leadership for the 2025-2026 term:
- Chairperson: Dan Gusty, Johnson Investment Counsel
- Vice Chairperson: John H. McConnell II, Worthington Industries
- Secretary: Adriana Hastings, Huntington National Bank
- Treasurer: Brent Jackson, Fifth Third Bank
- Immediate Past Chairperson: Katie Wolfe Lloyd, The Dispatch Printing Company
"We are delighted to welcome such accomplished individuals to our Board of Directors. Their expertise and dedication to our community will be invaluable as we continue advancing our mission of empowering people and saving wildlife. We are also grateful to our newly-elected Board leadership for their commitment to guiding the Zoo through its next chapter. I look forward to working alongside all of these dedicated and talented leaders as we continue making a lasting impact both locally and globally," said Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Schmid.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, with a 19-member Board of Directors. The Board plays a crucial role in guiding the organization's strategic direction, ensuring financial stability, and supporting initiatives that align with the Zoo's mission. Their leadership and governance help maintain the Zoo's status as a national and international leader in conservation, education, and animal care.
For more information about the Columbus Zoo’s conservation initiatives, educational programs, events, and more, follow the Zoo’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and visit us at ColumbusZoo.org.
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About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 600 animal species from around the world, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads by making a positive impact on people, wildlife, and wild places. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Club. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also manages The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a wildlife conservation organization with regional, national and global impact, annually supporting conservation and research projects locally and worldwide. For more information, please visit ColumbusZoo.org.
