Audubon International names Frank LaVardera as director of environmental programs for golf

Frank LaVardera. (Photo provided by Audubon International)

Frank LaVardera has been named the director of environmental programs for Golf (ACSP) at Audubon International.

In this new role, LaVardera will oversee AI’s Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf as well as the Signature and Classic Sanctuary programs for new and renovating golf courses. His department will also include the organization’s newest programs – Monarchs in the Rough and the Raptor Relocation Network.

LaVardera brings extensive experience as an environmental consultant working on a wide range of projects. This experience includes preparation of environmental resource plans, stormwater management plans, best management practices plans and wildlife habitat assessments. His past experience also includes working on several golf course improvement projects for the U.S. Navy. He holds a master’s degree in urban and environmental studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s in land and water resources from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

“We’re excited about the unique combination of environmental knowledge, field experience and program management skills that Frank is bringing to the organization,” said Audubon International CEO Christine Kane. “We’re very happy that he’s joined our staff.”