Nathan Roberts earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Missouri and his Ph.D. from Cornell.  He has worked for several state and federal agencies as a wildlife researcher and biologist, primarily focused on carnivore and furbearer management issues.  He has published numerous scientific articles and mentored several graduate students. Dr. Roberts came to College of the Ozarks to teach Conservation and Wildlife Management in 2020. He also serves as the Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Sciences Division and Dean of Academic Programs for the College.  

Professor Exendine joined College of the Ozarks in 2022 and teaches a variety of courses in biology, ecology, and conservation communication.  

JD Kennedy earned his B.S. in Conservation and Wildlife Management and in Ecology and Field Biology from College of the Ozarks, and a M.S. in Natural Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He has worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation in both the resource management and education branches, focusing on land and habitat management as well as providing nature-based outdoor programs for diverse public audiences. Before joining as full-time faculty, he worked on property management and taught as an adjunct professor at College of the Ozarks.