Douglas G. Myers

CEO & Executive Director

In February 1985, Douglas G. Myers became the Executive Director of the Zoological Society of San Diego. His other leadership experience includes serving as a Board member of the American Association of Museums and the Institute of Museum and Library Services; as a member of the California Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Conservation Breeding Specialists Group Steering Committee, and the Rotary Club of San Diego; and as a fellow of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. He has also served as chairman of the San Pasqual-Lake Hodges Planning Group and as a Board member of the Transportation Management Association, the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Advisory Council of the Museum Trustee Association. Mr. Myers earned a Bachelor’s degree in business and psychology from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Before joining the Zoological Society, he was employed by Anheuser-Busch and Busch Entertainment Corporation for 11 years.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. Together we achieve greater effectiveness, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. Our collective 500 trustees, 7,000 volunteers, and 3,500 staff serve more than 6.2 million visitors annually.