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Audubon Nature Institute CEO and leadership

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Executive Summary. Based on our data team's research, L. Ronald Forman is the Audubon Nature Institute's CEO. Audubon Nature Institute has 750 employees, of which 36 are in a leadership position.
Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team:
  • The Audubon Nature Institute executive team is 47% female and 53% male.
  • 66% of the management team is White.
  • 9% of Audubon Nature Institute management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of the management team is Black or African American.
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L. Ronald Forman

President and Chief Executive Officer

L. Ronald Forman's LinkedIn

A past president of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Ron Forman began his tenure with Audubon Park and Zoological Garden in 1972 as City Hall liaison. Made Deputy Director in 1973 and Executive Director in 1977, the major transformation of Audubon Zoo from an "urban ghetto" to an "urban Eden" was underway.

Today, Ron Forman oversees a family of attractions and facilities that make up the dynamic Audubon Nature Institute, leading a staff of 600 people in the Audubon mission of conservation and education.

Forman serves locally on the New Orleans Business Council, is Chairman of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and the Immediate Past Chairman of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. A past member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Museums, he is also on the Advisory Committee of Chimp Haven.

Anne Elizabeth Brown Long

Board Member

Christopher Bardell

Board Member

Edgar Chase IV

Board Member

James Ewers

Board Member

Joseph A. Jaeger Jr

Board Member

Leslie Parro Gottsegen

Board Member

Mark C. Romig

Board Member

Peter E. Moss

Board Member

Sandy Villere III

Board Member

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Audubon Nature Institute board members

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Anne Elizabeth Brown Long

Board Member

Christopher Bardell

Board Member

Edgar Chase IV

Board Member

James Ewers

Board Member

Joseph A. Jaeger Jr

Board Member

Leslie Parro Gottsegen

Board Member

Mark C. Romig

Board Member

Peter E. Moss

Board Member

Sandy Villere III

Board Member

Thomas Dugan Westfeldt II

Board Member

Audubon Nature Institute leadership demographics

Audubon Nature Institute gender distribution in management team

  • The Audubon Nature Institute executive team is 47% female and 53% male.
  • Audubon Nature Institute is 60% female and 40% male company-wide.
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Company-wide: 40%
Female
Female
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Company-wide: 60%

Audubon Nature Institute executives by race

Management Team:
  • The most common ethnicity among Audubon Nature Institute executive officers is White.
  • 66% of the management team is White.
  • 11% of Audubon Nature Institute's management is Black or African American.
  • 11% of the management team is Asian.
Company-wide:
  • White is the most common ethnicity company-wide.
  • 54% of employees are White.
  • 24% of employees are Black or African American.
  • 14% of employees are Hispanic or Latino.
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Audubon Nature Institute benefits

Working in a park like atmosphere is very rewarding. The fact that you are near such beautiful animals is unique.

Cons of working at Audubon Nature Institute

The politics runs rampant and can be draining and exhausting. It affects employees daily and management is either responsible or indifferent.

Pros of working at Audubon Nature Institute

Working in a park like atmosphere is very rewarding. The fact that you are near such beautiful animals is unique.

What do you like best about Audubon Nature Institute's CEO and the leadership team?

Ron is a visionary and has all the correct political connections.

How would you improve Audubon Nature Institute's culture?

Start by taking a hard look at the average employee’s demeanor. Ask honest questions as to why such a high turnover exists. I believe you will find that hard work does not necessarily lead to either reward or recognition. In fact it can lead to persecution.

How did you prepare for the Audubon Nature Institute interview?

Prepared a list of likely question that might be asked and had thoughtful responses. Reminded myself to exhibit humble confidence.

How does your compensation at Audubon Nature Institute compare to the industry average?

I found compensation was just below average.

What's the diversity at Audubon Nature Institute like?

Audubon has a very diverse demographic makeup.

What brings you the most joy at Audubon Nature Institute?

Recognition for a job well done. Money is not the only motivator. While money is important, minimizing the political makeup would go far in improving employee satisfaction.

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