Background
Boese, Gilbert Karyle was born on June 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl H. and Winifred A. Boese.
Cultural organization executive
Boese, Gilbert Karyle was born on June 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl H. and Winifred A. Boese.
Bachelor of Arts, Carthage (Illinois) College, 1959; Master of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1965; Doctor of Philosophy National Institute of Mental Health trainee 1970, Johns Hopkins University, 1973.
Instructor biology, Thornton Community College, Harvey, Illinois, 1965-1967;
assistant professor biology, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1967-1969;
deputy director, Chicago Zoological Park, Brookfield, Illinois, 1971-1980;
director, Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens, Milwaukee, 1980-1989;
president, Zoological Society Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, since 1989;
president, Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, since 1993. Technical consultant Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. Founder Birds withoutBorders Aves Sin Frontera international program.
Director Miller Brewery Friends of the Field.
Board of directors Dian Fossey Gorilla Foundation, member international coordinating committee, president, since 1997. Board directors Lewa Conservancy Kenya. Member wetlands acquisition committee Pewaukee Lake, Wisconsin.
Fellow Royal Geography Society, American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums (board directors). Member Bird Feeder Society, Hemmingway Society, Adventurers Club.
Married Lillian R. Boese. Children: Ann Carroll, Peter Austin, Sara Elisabeth.