Bryon Black

Executive Director

After serving as a board member and volunteer, and after the
previous director had to leave due to health reasons, Bryon felt that he could be more involved and
effective for the Northwoods Wildlife Center as the Executive Director. He brings with him years of
diverse experience from fields such as marketing, graphic design, web, and application development.
Bryon has also had a life long interest and commitment in the health and well being of our wild animal
populations.

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Bart Kotarba

Wildlife Educator

Bart holds degrees in Wildlife Management and Biology with an
emphasis in Environmental Education from UW-Stevens Point. He completed several internships-including
one right here at NWC-where he was involved in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Bart has been
with NWC since 1992. Under his direction, our Education Department has conducted thousands of programs
to educate students and adults about wildlife and the environment.

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Amanda Schirmer

Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation

 Amanda attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
where she received her Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Ecology with an emphasis on Research and Management,
and minored in Captive Wildlife and Biology. She currently holds her Wisconsin advanced wildlife
rehabilitation license. Amanda joined the NWC staff in 2014 and enjoys the opportunity to pursue and
share her passion for wildlife and the natural environment through the wildlife rehabilitation work she
does with Northwoods Wildlife Center.

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Ashley Nilsson

Wildlife Rehabilitator

Ashley brings her passion for wildlife, dedication and skill to her
job as a wildlife rehabilitator. We can always count on her to provide valuable insights into the care
of our patients. Ashley also writes social media posts and blog entries for our website.

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Sheridan Perry

Wildlife Rehabilitator

Sheridan comes to the Northwoods Wildlife Center with a diverse of  set of skills gained from an
equally diverse set of educational and professional experiences. Beside wildlife rehabilitation, Sheridan
hires and manages our inters, helps with educational programs and records and publishes our podcast – the
WildPhiles.

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