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Meet the Team
Meet our Ambassador Animals, Staff, & Board of Directors
Ambassador Animals
Ambassador animals are educational resident animals that have been deemed non-releasable for a variety of reasons. Our Ambassador Animals are given not only physical necessities and medical care at ECWR, but also a whole lot of love! They teach us the importance of keeping the wild, wild.
How do we get Animal Ambassadors?
As mentioned above, our ambassadors cannot be released into the wild due to a variety of factors. Below are some situations in which an animal may become an Ambassador Animal:
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An animal has imprinted upon humans, and therefore would not survive on their own in the wild. This includes being a prior (legal or illegal) pet.
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Past rehabilitation patients from any facility were fully recoverable, but still have an injury that would hinder their ability to hunt, seek shelter, or survive in the wild.
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An animal from another rehabilitation facility that may be unable to provide the time or financial capabilities of their own at that time.
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From collaborations with law enforcement and wildlife management agencies to provide a home for a non-native or invasive species in Florida.
Meet our Ambassador Animals
Rose
Raccoon
(Procyon lotor)
Keanu Trees
Sherman Fox Squirrel
(Sciurus niger shermani)
Gumbeaux
Virginia Opossum
(Didelphis virginiana)
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Owliver
Barred Owl
(Strix varia)
Aries
Red-Shouldered Hawk
(Buteo lineatus)
Pearl
Eastern Box Turtle
(Terrapene carolina carolina)
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Landlord
Gopher Tortoise
(Gopherus polyphemus)
Tot
Eastern Box Turtle
(Terrapene carolina carolina)
Dwight
Corn Snake
(Pantherophis guttatus)
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Butch
Corn Snake
(Pantherophis guttatus)
Shelldon
African Spur Tortoise
(Geochelone sulcata)
Garfunkel
Leopard Gecko
(Eublepharis macularius)
Simon
Leopard Gecko
(Eublepharis macularius)
Magnolia
Striped Skunk
(Mephitis mephitis)
Meet our Staff
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Michelle, CVT CWR
Director of Animal Care &
Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
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Alexis
Wildlife Technician
Meet our 2026 Board of Directors
Shawna Thompson
President
Mrs. Thompson was elected to the Board of Directors in January 2022. She currently serves as the Board President.
Mrs. Thompson has practiced law for over 38 years and is licensed in California and Washington D.C. She retired from the Air Force Reserve JAG Corps in 2021 and as a civilian attorney with the Department of Defense in 2020. Shawna and her husband, John, have owned their home in Navarre since 2004 and have lived here full-time since 2019. They have one daughter, Margaret Anne, who is a law student in Maryland and a rescue cat, Scrappy.
Vice President
Erin Crumbley
Mrs. Crumbley is a lifelong resident of Florida and possesses invaluable insights into the area’s diverse neighborhoods, amenities, and lifestyle offerings. She is the CEO of Crumbley Consulting and Marketing, Inc. which is a computer consulting business established in 2011. Beyond her role as a REALTOR®, Erin is actively involved in the community, supporting local businesses, participating in charitable initiatives, and advocating for the preservation of the region’s natural beauty. Her genuine love for the Panhandle shines through in everything she does, making her a trusted advisor and ally for ECWR.
Dr. Maggie Bowles, DVM
Secretary
Dr. Fox is a 2017 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and has been involved in the veterinary field since 2008. A dedicated volunteer with ECWR since 2018 she combines her passion for wildlife with her expertise in veterinary medicine. Today, she serves as a full-time veterinarian in the Navarre area while continuing to support the Refuge's mission of caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Karen Musgrove
Treasurer
Ms. Musgrove retired from a career as a legal secretary before relocating to Northwest Florida in 2019 to be closer to her son. She began volunteering with ECWR in the fall of 2020 in our Animal Care sector and has become an invaluable member of the organization. Drawing on her extensive bookkeeping experience including serving as treasurer for her son's PTA, the Austin Area Quilt Guild, and managing the bookkeeping for a law firm Ms. Musgrove provides dedicated financial oversight and support to the Refuge.
Angela Campbell
Director
Mrs. Campbell brings decades of leadership, nonprofit, and community relations experience to the ECWR. Originally from Richmond upon Thames, England, Angela enjoyed a successful career in finance before relocating to Navarre, Florida, where she served as Executive Director of the Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® for 19 years. Throughout her career, she has led fundraising initiatives, managed community outreach programs, and built strong partnerships with local businesses, government leaders, and military organizations. A dedicated volunteer and advocate for wildlife, veterans, and community service, Angela has served on numerous nonprofit boards and continues to use her expertise in public relations, marketing, grant writing, and fundraising to strengthen organizations to make a difference
Emeritus Director
Bill Andersen
Colonel Andersen retired in 2013 as Commander, Air Force Special Operations Training Center, where he led a force of 1050 military, civilian, and contract personnel, executing an annual budget of $84 million, responsible for the indoctrination, training, and education of over 9,800 Airmen annually flying 11 different aircraft from 4 operating locations across the United States.
Dr. Natalie Dyson, DVM
Emeritus Director
Dr. Dyson is the owner and Chief Veterinarian of St. Francis Veterinary Center in Navarre, Florida, with more than 25 years of experience providing veterinary care across Florida's Panhandle. As a dedicated long-time volunteer and highly skilled veterinarian, Dr. Dyson plays a vital role in supporting ECWR by providing expert medical care to injured and orphaned wildlife.
Honorary Board Members
George Gray
Tammy Tierce
Rich Everett
Diane Parsonnet
Larry Anchors
Julie Parvin
Carol "Stormy" Andersen
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