Kate Marden is a master falconer with 12 years of experience. She is a successful business owner in Marin County specializing in animal care. Her work with birds of prey predates her years as a licensed falconer. Kate has worked in bird of prey interpretive programs at Renaissance Fairs, Historical Events, Scottish Games and schools for more than a decade. Kate and Jana have organized several California Hawing Club events.
JIM TIGAN
Jim Tigan has been a Master Falconer for 20 years. He has 30 years of falconry experience. While a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, he founded the world-famous Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center. He has lectured to groups and schools and gives private and group lessons to would-be falconers.
JANA BARKLEY
Jana Barkley, a General Falconer, is an experienced educator and lecturer. Her energy and enthusiasm for the sport of falconry has impressed her audiences. Jana specializes in helping the entertainment industry report accurately on falconry and birds of prey. She also helps Jim and Kate with Tactical Avian Predators.
JEREMY KROEGER
Bakersfield native Jeremy Kroeger is a graduate of Moorpark College’s Exotic Training & Management (EATM) school. He worked as a zookeeper at California Living Museum which features wildlife native to the state including mountain lions, bobcats and bears. With five years falconry experience, he makes sure Academy birds are healthy and well-cared for. He assists Kate and Jim with Apprentice classes and helps guide hikes.
