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| Bob Rauth, Night Security | Bryan Zaher, Facilities | |
| I was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Colorado. I started married life managing a ranch in Colorado then moved on to working as a cowboy, feed truck driver, and Assistant Manager on cattle feed lots in Kansas and Nebraska for 30 years. I am married, have six children, and 17 grandchildren and great-grand children. Moved to Alaska and took a job at the Alaska Zoo as Night Security Watchman. | I moved to Sitka, Alaska in 1997 from my home of western Pennsylvania. After being in Sitka for a few years, I moved to Anchorage and began work at the Zoo in 2001 as a Facilities person. My previous experience included carpentry. My current job at the zoo includes welding, carpentry, mechanics, electrical, and new exhibit construction. I also consult with our Education Department regarding our reptile collection used in programs. My interests include four-wheeling, working on my '68 Jeep M715, gold dredging, and spending time with my dogs Zoë and Kona. | |
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| Ed Baier, Gardener | Kevin Pickel, Project Manager | |
| I have lived in Alaska since 1982 and worked at the Zoo as a Gardener since May 2002. Since our growing season is so short, late May to September, we start most of our flowers from seed in our greenhouse in January. Some of the hardier and more popular flowers we start are cineraria, delphinium, salvia, echinacea, lobelia, geranium, violets, dianthus, and cosmos. Fuchsia, clivia, gerbera, osteospermum, ivy geranium, periwinkle, and hibiscus are some of the plants we over-winter. Only the hardiest can survive outside in winter (-20F). Some of them are hosta, false spirea, monkshood, trollius, sedum, primrose, bleeding heart, and peony. | I am originally from Lancaster, PA. My wife and I moved to Alaska in 1992. I was initially hired by the zoo in 1992 to be a carpenter. My experience included attending Technical School and 6 years of carpentry, including certification. Two years after starting at the zoo, I became Maintenance Director. My duties and experience at the zoo include plumbing, electrical work, and both exhibit and general maintenance. I also supervise other staff. I was recently promoted to Project Manager, supervising the construction of several new projects. My interests include hunting, fishing, shooting, and spending time with my daughter (the cutest little girl in Alaska)! | |