Built from aviation, field experience, and a respect for wild places.

Richard is an American aviator and conservation advocate with more than 17,000 flight hours and decades of field experience. He volunteered in anti-poaching aviation in Kenya’s Kasigau Corridor, flying gyrocopter patrols in support of wildlife protection, and founded the Sentinel Wildlife Foundation to strengthen aviation-based protection and assist the families of fallen rangers across Africa.

Rick is a high school honors ecology teacher with a B.S. in Environmental Earth Systems and an M.S. in Environmental Studies. His field teaching has taken students to Costa Rica and Big Bend; in 2024 he joined a conservation program in South Africa, working alongside veterinary teams during rhino and Cape buffalo procedures. He brings a systems-oriented lens to how coordinated aerial protection can support endangered species.

Cindy has served Nolan Catholic High School for over two decades as a teacher and administrator, rooted in service, faith, and mission. She leads student research trips to Costa Rica focused on conservation and community, and grew up inspired by her father’s flying, carrying a lifelong appreciation for aviation and the outdoors.

Will brings entrepreneurial leadership, aviation expertise, and business development experience. He leads contracting and roofing enterprises, operates an insurance agency across multiple states, and flies professionally with thousands of hours and multiple jet certifications. He is passionate about mentorship and organizations that create meaningful community impact.

Ian is a business and technology leader with experience in organizational strategy, operations, and building sustainable initiatives. He is committed to supporting wildlife conservation through responsible stewardship, long-term planning, and collaboration among communities, businesses, and conservation organizations. As a board member, Ian brings a practical, mission-focused perspective to advancing conservation programs and protecting natural habitats.