Mike Gibbons has spent a lifetime around turtles, albeit in a volunteer capacity. He began helping on his father’s turtle studies as a small child, and has continued to this day taking part in numerous amphibian and reptile volunteer initiatives. In his professional world, he is Director of Development for Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary. He has served in nonprofit leadership for more than 15 years. Prior to nonprofits, Gibbons spent 15 years in journalism as a reporter, editor and executive. He resides in Mount Pleasant, SC, with his wife, Jen.