Dan ashe biography

Silver Spring, MD - The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Board of Directors today announced the selection of current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Daniel M. Ashe as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of its 233-member organization. In January, Ashe will succeed Jim Maddy, who retired from AZA earlier this year.

“Leading the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service is a great honor and privilege, and I look forward to the opportunity to help lead a community of organizations and professionals also known for scientific excellence and dedicated care for wildlife and the wild places where they live: AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums,” said Daniel M. Ashe.

Ashe was confirmed by the U.S.

Senate as the 16th U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director on June 30, 2011 and has successfully led the agency and its thousands of employees during a period of great challenges. Following a 13-year career as a professional staff member of the fo Bio — Dan Poblocki RAHI