Board Members

Randall Wells, Ph.D. Director Emeritus, SDRP, and Chairman, Dolphin Biology Research Institute Wells is also Chairman of the Board of the Dolphin Biology Research Institute, (DBRI) a Sarasota-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide logistical support to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program with research vessels, towing vehicles, computers, cameras, field equipment,

Ralph Piland President of the Board The Dolphin Biology Research Institute is a Sarasota-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide logistical support to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program with research vessels, towing vehicles, computers, cameras, field equipment, etc. Ralph Piland has served as a member of the Dolphin Biology

Blair Irvine, Ph.D. Vice President of the Board The Dolphin Biology Research Institute is a Sarasota-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide logistical support to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program with research vessels, towing vehicles, computers, cameras, field equipment, etc. Dr. Blair Irvine began his career as a civilian

Michael Scott, Ph.D. Secretary of the Board The Dolphin Biology Research Institute is a Sarasota-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide logistical support to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program with research vessels, towing vehicles, computers, cameras, field equipment, etc. Michael Scott began his career studying dolphin communication as a graduate

Ramsey J. Frangie, MBA Board Member The Dolphin Biology Research Institute is a Sarasota-based 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation established in 1982 to provide logistical support to the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program with research vessels, towing vehicles, computers, cameras, field equipment, etc. Ramsey J. Frangie is the Sarasota-based business owner of Ramate Construction Inc.