Board of Directors

Mr. Ron Hardy, President (Co-Founder)

President, Mr. Hardy has over 25 years of experience in the marine world.

Ms. Julia Cunningham, Secretary (Co-Founder)

Recently retired as Vice President of Business Development for Fortune 100 corporations working with companies whose annual revenue exceeds $2B to share her passion of the Gulf Coast full time.  Julia is currently a Realtor for Coastal Realty Group and providing others the opportunity to learn about our unique piece of Paradise – visit www.juliacunningham.com. Julia has been appointed by Gulf County Commissioners to serve on several Boards and served as a member of the Gulf County Tourist Development Council for 8 years.  Julia is actively involved in all strandings and rescue and rehabiliations on Cape San Blas.

Ms. Pam George (Co-Founder)

Ms. George has been an advocate for all of the work and assisted in founding GWMI, and has many years of experience working with Gulf World.

Mr. Mike Hill, Treasurer

Northwest Florida & Big Bend Health Councils, Inc., Panama City, FL.  Executive Director of two health councils in the Florida Panhandle.   

Forrest I. Townsend Jr., DVM

Retired staff veterinarian and owner of Bayside Hospital for animals. Marine mammal veterinarian for 34 years, consulting for numerous oceanarium over the years.  Lead veterinarian for NMFS wild dolphin health assessments for twenty years.