Salvatore “Tory” Milazzo has been re-elected as chair of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Board of Trustees. Milazzo has served as the chair for one year and as a trustee since 2017.

“As I step into my second year as board chair of this incredible museum, I am more encouraged than ever by our efforts to ignite curiosity, champion science education, and preserve the wonders of the natural world,” Milazzo said.

“In a time when understanding and protecting our planet has never been more critical, our work empowers future generations with the knowledge and passion to make a difference,” he said.

“I am honored to continue serving alongside dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who believe, as I do, that our museum is a place to spark wonder, inspire a love for nature, and deepen our connection to the world around us,” Milazzo said.

The board also appointed Matthew Adams and Kathleen Kalp as trustees for a three-year term.

Adams serves as CEO and managing partner at Mission Wealth, where he is responsible for strategic growth initiatives, operational improvements, business and technology efficiencies, and personnel development.

Adams holds a BA in business economics from UC Santa Barbara, and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kalp is a retired wealth management professional with 40 years of experience assisting private high-net-worth and charitable clientele with financial and investment planning strategies.

She earned a BA in business economics from UCSB and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and Series 7,66 licenses.

Kalp previously served two terms for the Museum of Natural History, and is a past board president for the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang.

The Museum of Natural History Board has also made the following appointments:

Brad Willis, immediate past chair; Bobbie Kinnear, vice chair governance; Corinne Laverty, vice chair finance; Sarah Sheshunoff, vice chair development; Keith Reichel, vice chair master plan; Barbara Holzman, secretary; and S. Timothy Kochis, member-at-large.

For a full list of the trustees and their bios, visit sbnature.org/about/board.