The governing board of the Arizona Wildlife Conservancy is made up of elected trustees who have pledged their time and effort to further the mission of the Arizona Wildlife Conservancy

Donald W. Lee the President of the Arizona Wildlife Conservancy, a twelve year Arizona resident who had a successful career as the owner of a commercial printing company and business to business advertising agency before retiring to breed and train German Shorthaired pointers.

Mick Fairchild the most senior member of the group, who serves as Vice President and was the man behind the idea of forming our organization. Mick recently moved to Arizona from California after retiring from Wyeth Laboratory where he enjoyed a 32-year career in pharmaceutical sales.

Ken Hart serves as the organizations Secretary. Ken has been an Arizona resident since 1959 and continues his career in customer service after having been in sales, manufacturing and management of different Arizona companies.

Dick Anderson serves as the organizations Treasurer. Dick retired recently from the investment company of A.G. Edwards and is now serving as an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange, the American Arbitration Association and the National Securities Association. His interest in outdoor activities keeps Dick involved as a volunteer in many other sporting organizations. 

Our Trustees:

Jim Simpson spent his career as the President/CEO of the Tempe Schools Credit Union. His knowledge of financial procedures and bureaucratic intricacies is helping the organization achieve it’s 501 (C) 3 tax exempt status. Jim retired from active management of the credit union in 2005. 

Stan Watkins is a partner in the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche, and as such is invaluable for the knowledge he brings to the organization. As an avid outdoorsman, Stan shares the passion for the mission of the Arizona Wildlife Conservancy and manages to devote time to our cause despite his busy schedule.

Eric Ulrich is the youngest trustee and donates generously of his time despite a busy professional and family life. He has worked for Intel Corporation for the past 11 years as a Systems Engineer.

Jim Schultz is a retired automobile dealer from Flagstaff, Arizona now involved in commercial real estate investing. He brings an entrepreneurial view to the Conservancy with an emphasis on getting things done.