Staff

Serving WHF in a leadership role since 2016, Garry works closely with landowners, local governments and partner organizations to optimize the benefits of conservation management and restoration of wildlife habitats. Prior to joining WHF, Garry served the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for nearly 30 years, both as a district conservationist, responsible for all conservation programs within a 4-county area, as well as a wildlife biologist for a 52-county work area in south Texas. He has managed working lands in Texas and Arkansas for wildlife and livestock interests. Garry represents WHF on the NRCS State Technical Advisory Committee to the state conservationist, is a member of the NRCS State Technical Committee Wildlife sub-committee, and serves on the Audubon Texas Conservation Ranching Committee advisory committee. He holds a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University.

Garry.Stephens@whf-texas.org

Coleman will provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management for all WHF conservation programs. In addition, he supervises and mentors independent contractors, sets performance expectations, provide technical oversight, and supports professional development across the field team. Prior to joining WHF, Coleman served as a soil conservationist with NRCS and brings practical experience in fisheries biology and wildlife conservation biology. Coleman’s experience in soil, water, and livestock/wildlife stewardship brings landowners a comprehensive approach to their conservation planning efforts. He holds a BS in Natural Resource Management from Texas Tech University.

Coleman.Stilwell@whf-texas.org

Gretta manages all administrative and financial operations for WHF. Since 2013, she has directed information technology accounting for the organization, integrating all outreach and data tracking of conservation activities. Gretta administers project budgets and funding for all private, state, and federal awards as well as on-the-ground project implementation. Prior to joining WHF, she led accounting and wildlife management of a 600-acre horse and livestock ranch for 26 years. Gretta holds a BS in Chemistry from Fort Lewis College.

Gretta.Sleeper@whf-texas.org

Anne specializes in the engagement and stewardship of donors and partners with the mission of WHF. She previously held fundraising management roles at the global nonprofit Textile Exchange and at Memorial Park Conservancy, working alongside professionals dedicated to restoring biodiversity in Houston’s 1,500-acre wilderness park. Anne is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and an advocate for connecting people with opportunities to protect and preserve our shared environments, for all people. She holds a BA in Anthropology and Film Studies from the University of Kansas.

Anne.Vance@whf-texas.org