| J. Edward Gates, Chairperson | Ph.D. | Associate Professor, UMCES Appalachian Laboratory | Scientist |
| Janet E. Whaley | D.V.M | NOAA-National Marine Fisheries Service | Veterinarian |
| Christopher L. Rowe | Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory | Scientist |
| Andy Lazur | Ph.D. | Associate Professor, UMCES Horn Point Laboratory | Scientist |
| John L. Hoogland | Ph.D. | Professor, UMCES Appalachian Laboratory | Evolutionary Biology of Mammals |
| Erica Kropp | Non-scientist | Interim Vice President for Administration, UMCES Center Administration | Non-scientist |
| Bruce Taliaferro | Environmental Educator | Coordinator, Hickory Environmental Education Center | Non-affiliated member |