Officers

Doug Wood, Ph.D., is an ornithologist and Professor of Biological Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  He is an avid birder, traveler, photographer, and conservationist.  He holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Boston University, a master's degree in Zoology from Eastern Illinois University, and a doctorate in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology from Mississippi State University.

While the Mead Oklahoma local business owner Tony Goza has a deep interest in Birding and wildlife photography, his journey getting there has not been traditional. He has always had an interest in wildlife, but it wasn't until his interest in Paleontology (Dinosaurs) that led him to learn more about birds. He loves nothing more than to capture the expressions of our feathered friends.

Jeri Walker is a Professor of Music at Southeastern OK State University. She is new to the birding community and keen to learn from experienced observers. Jeri's hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, and is happy to add birdwatching to the list.

Teresa developed her interest in birding through the enthusiasm of her husband, Tony Goza. She is active in the community and is the former President and current Treasurer for Durant Rotary Club. She is a geneticist /molecular biologist and is employed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Stephanie Prus is an Instructor of English and Humanities at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and currently pursuing her PH.D. Stephanie and her family moved to the Texoma area when she was five years old. Stephanie credits her grandparents in teaching her about various species of birds. She enjoys the bird photography of Tony Goza and Doug Wood and listening to the sounds of birds in the backyard with her husband, Randy.

Randy Prus is Professor of English and Humanities at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Originally from New Jersey, he has lived in Texoma for thirty years. He comes to birding through the photography of Tony Goza, Doug Wood, and Bryon Clark. He has a particular interest in the sounds of birds, and the musicality through which these sounds register.

Margaret is a Professor Emeritus of Earth and Environmental Science at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Though she studied mostly geology and water quality, she has always been interested in natural resources and wildlife. Since her husband and son are avid birders, she really had no choice but to follow the flock! She is an active member of the Bluestem Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists and enjoys volunteer work at Hagerman NWR and Eisenhower State Park, travel, hiking, and kayaking.

Bryon has been a nature enthusiast since growing up on the family farm in southern Iowa. He served on the faculty and administration at Southeastern Oklahoma State University until his retirement in 2020.  He is a Texas Master Naturalist and enjoys sharing stories and information about nature to anyone that will listen.  Bryon has always had a keen interest in birds, wildlife photography, and travel; since retirement, he has more time to devote to these endeavors.