OUR FOUNDERS
SHERI SUBLETT
Co-Founder & Executive Director
With over two decades of experience in wildlife care and conservation, Sheri is the driving force behind TPCI. She holds state and federal permits across multiple agencies—including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) and works closely with organizations such as Texas A&M University and the Smithsonian Institution. Sheri collaborates with professionals at AZA-accredited zoological institutions and participates in professional zoological associations and conservation networks. Sheri has more than two decades of experience caring for and managing small carnivores, felids, hyenids, insectivores, primates, marsupials, hoofstock, birds and reptiles.
She also leads the foundation’s conservation programming, including international collaborations and research-based partnerships. Sheri develops professional education, research communication and conservation outreach that foster public awareness, species protection, and responsible animal stewardship.
JIM SUBLETT
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Jim oversees the design, construction, and upkeep of animal enclosures and infrastructure at TPCI. With over 20 years of experience in animal husbandry, medical care, and facility operations, he plays a critical role in ensuring that every habitat is safe, secure, and built to support species-specific welfare and enrichment.
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In addition to his engineering and construction work, Jim is highly skilled in the hands-on care and medical management of exotic species. He specializes in hand-rearing neonates and has extensive experience administering injections, IV and subcutaneous fluids, performing tube feedings, and carrying out detailed and often tedious medical procedures all performed under veterinary direction or established veterinary protocols. His calm precision and deep understanding of animal behavior make him a trusted caregiver during critical care situations.
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Jim has also prepares and manages species-specific diets using professional husbandry experience and veterinary or nutritional guidance and serves as the in-house chef for our insectivores—including aardvarks, aardwolves, bat-eared foxes, tamanduas, and others—ensuring tailored nutrition based on species-specific needs.
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Combining practical strength with a deep passion for animals, Jim’s contributions to husbandry, medical care, and enrichment are foundational to TPCI’s daily operations and long-term mission. His dedication helps uphold the high standards of care and innovation the foundation is known for.
