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About DFWMAS

The Dallas/Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society (DFWMAS) is the premier metroplex MAS. The DFWMAS is dedicated to promoting public interest in the marine aquarium hobby and the advancement of knowledge in the husbandry of closed marine ecosystems.

Mission Statement

  • Strives to initiate public interest in the marine aquarium hobby.
  • Educates hobbyists regarding the importance of the marine ecosystem.
  • Increases knowledge in the husbandry of the marine aquarium system.
  • Promotes captive coral propagation and marine fish breeding.
Current BOD Members:

  • Drew Richardson - President
  • Marc Levenson - Vice President
  • Misty Johnson - Treasurer
  • Lindsey Jackson - Secretary
  • Wes Parton
  • Jim Turkett
  • Jeffrey Dheere
  • Dave Johnson
  • Mike Nance
  • Matt Little - Ex-Officio

Chair positions are held by:

  • Wes Parton - Webmaster
  • Chris Rutherford - Asst. Webmaster
  • Jim Turkett - Communications Chair
  • Dave Johnson - Advertising & Sponsorship Chair: DFWMASBusinessChair@gmail.com
  • Mike Nance - MASNA Delegate
  • Marc Levenson - Membership Chair
  • Jeffrey Dheere - Librarian
  • Charlie Goodman - Events Chair

Next Wave

Every year we host our popular marine conference, Next Wave. Visit dfwmas.org/nextwave to learn more about this exciting event.

Want to learn about our meetings, newsletters, membership and more? Our FAQ page goes into more detail.