David L. Towne

Background

Towne, David L. was born on December 1, 1931 in Winslow, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Education

Bachelor, U. Washington, 1958.

Career

Superintendent, Department Parks and Recreation, Seattle, 1972-1977; vice president, Earl Combs, Inc., Bellevue, Washington, 1982-1984; director, Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, since 1984.

Achievements

• David L. Towne has been listed as a noteworthy Zoological park administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Zoos and Aquariums. Member N. American Giant Panda Plan (president), American Association Zoos and Aquariums (past president), Woodland Park Zoological Society (president, Chief Executive Officer).