NatureServe
Frank McLean is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as IT Manager and Enterprise IT Architect at NatureServe since July 2007, McLean received the NatureServe Champion of Innovation award in 2014. Previously, McLean was the Chief Information Officer at SentryLink from November 2002 to July 2007, overseeing all facets of IT operations. Earlier career roles include Consultant Systems Analyst at Airtours Holidays and Strawberry IT Ltd, as well as Project Leader at McKeown Software, where McLean managed projects and mentored junior colleagues. Frank McLean holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham, earned between 1985 and 1989.
NatureServe
NatureServe, a non-profit organization, provides high-quality scientific expertise for conservation. Our dynamic and impactful data, tools, and resources help guide conservation action where it’s needed most. We envision a world where decision-makers fully understand the importance of science in identifying and protecting our precious animals, plants, and ecosystems. The NatureServe network includes many faces, names, and expertise from the United States, Canada, and Latin America. More than 1,000 conservation professionals work to ensure that relevant and reliable science is driving important conservation action.