Meet the Staff

Aimee Arent, Executive Director

Aimee Arent is the Executive Director of Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Her love for connecting people with the outdoors started young and after pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, she now has experience working at the federal, state, and local levels. Aimee has been serving the refuge in various capacities since 2011 from volunteer to federal employee to Friends board member. Now as one of two Friends staff members, she is proud to spread awareness and secure the future of the refuge every day. As a seventh generation Northwest Ohioan, she is devoted to the Great Lakes and focused on preserving natural areas for future generations. In her spare time, Aimee can be found along Lake Erie’s coastline hiking, kayaking, biking, and beach combing with husband Greg and rescue dog Buck.

Aimee can be reached at 419-898-0014 x13 or friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com.