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Alverne W. Chesterfield (Chet) - Executive Director
chet@cbfieldstation.org | 757-824-5636 x108 Mr. Alverne W. Chesterfield (Chet) is the Executive Director here at Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Chet hails from St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands where he graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School. He attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) where he received a BS degree in Business Administration. Chet received a MS from Wilmington University in Public Administration. He also has completed course work towards his PhD in Organizational Management at UMES. Upon completing his undergraduate, he immediately begun working at UMES as a Residence Counselor with the Office of Residence Life and later served as its Assistant Director. After working with Residence Life for 17 years, Chet moved over to the Division of Administrative Affairs to head up a new department – Auxiliary Enterprises. A year later he was promoted to the position of Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Director of Auxiliary Enterprises. A very unique and creative individual, Chet turned Auxiliary into one of its most revenue generating areas. In 2013 Chet retired from UMES after working for 36 years. Since his retirement, Chet has spent time at Elizabeth City State University serving as a Consultant for its Auxiliary Services. He also enjoys working with the kids from his church where he cooks during its Thursday’s YES Program. Chet loves taking pictures and taking trips. In his work environment, he strongly believes to succeed it must be about “US” and not “I”. TEAMWORK is important for the success of the organization. |
Anne Self - Education Director
educationdirector@cbfieldstation.org | 757-824-5636 x110
Anne grew up in the Northern Neck of Virginia where she first discovered her love of the outdoors and the water. She attended the College of William and Mary, receiving a BS in Biology. During her time at W&M, Anne interned at CBFS with the Special Programs Department (now Adult and Family), where she realized her passion for outdoor and environmental education. Since her time at William and Mary, Anne has worked in a variety of educational settings with all age groups. She also has experience in restoration work in Virginia's tidal region, with a focus on oyster restoration.
When she's not at work, Anne enjoys getting outside any way possible. Her favorite activities are birding, kayaking, and hiking with her dog (Midnight)!
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Kyle Krezdorn - University & Research Coordinator
University & Research Department ur@cbfieldstation.org | 757-824-5636 x105 Kyle grew up in small town just south west of Philadelphia. He grew up going into freshwater streams with his dad fishing and taking part in outdoor activities. Kyle's introduction to wildlife started at the age of 2 when his dad took him out on the water with his boat and ever since then Kyle knew he wanted to explore the ocean sciences. Kyle Krezdorn attended Kutztown University and received a bachelor's degree in Marine Science with a Minor in Geology. He attended the field station in the past for courses and really enjoyed his time there. Kyle also has been heavily involved in research that has been conducted on Assateague Island looking at sediment cores and barrier island migration, which also had been published and presented at multiple conferences. He has a cat named Athena, he loves tacos and can talk about fish all day long! |
Marketing & Community Outreach Department
mco@cbfieldstation.org | 757-824-5636 x109
mco@cbfieldstation.org | 757-824-5636 x109
John Besecker - Director of Facilities & Grounds
john@cbfieldstation.org
john@cbfieldstation.org
Matt Fenton - Food Service Manager
mattf@cbfieldstation.org
mattf@cbfieldstation.org
Diane Lynch - Registrar
diane@cbfieldstation.org
diane@cbfieldstation.org
