| William (Chip) Harshaw |
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“...Chip Harshaw is a respected leader in the international marine life park and aquarium community. I would expect that Chip will bring creativity and exactitude to the clients of his new company, Animal Interactive Design Group, in the same manner that he has demonstrated his commitment to the Alliance" Marilee Menard “...In addition to his reputation as an "idea man" was Chip's ability to follow through on projects. This combination proved invaluable to us. Chip has an abundance of experience working with the complexities of a start-up operation, coupled with 20 years of working hands on with marine animals. He has been involved with the design and implementation of a number of world class animal exhibits, and has proven himself to be a very capable and trustworthy individual.” Jim Robinett |
With over 20 years of professional experience, Chip has an extensive background in all aspects of aquarium conceptual design: facility expansion, design development, and construction to completion. During his career he has held leadership and curatorial positions at world class aquariums, and consulted on numerous aquarium and zoological design projects. In addition, Chip created and managed the world's first and only fee based harbor seal interactive program. This program allows guests to enter the habitat of these animals under the supervision of his professional animal training staff. Chip lobbies each year on Capitol Hill on behalf of the public display community as a professional member of the