Fly By Night, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit / tax-exempt organization.

Donations are tax-deductible and all donated funds directly support our bat conservation efforts.  CH12360

The Bat Experts

Laura Finn,, Founder

Thomas Finn, co-founder

Background, Education & Training

Certificates & Awards

Professional Activities

Other

· JLA Clearance (August 2006 -per Jessica Lunsford Act)

· USDA Level 2 Clearance

· Rabies immunization

· 2000-2005: Founder & Coordinator, Bats in Buildings Program (BIB) (a Bat Conservation International program)

· 2001 Co-Chair, Florida Committee on Rare & Endangered Plants & Animals (FCREPA)

· 1999 & 2000: Chair, FCREPA

· 1998: Co-Chair, FCREPA

· 1998 ®:American Zoological Association Bat Taxon Advisory Group

· 1996:  Bats in Buildings Workshop IFAS, Gainesville, FL

· 1995 ® The Southeastern Bat Diversity Network  (Laura was one of the founding members)

· 1993: planning committee for 23rd North American Symposium on Bat Research (NASBR) held in Gainesville, FL

· 1990:®  North American Symposium on Bat Research (NASBR)

· NEW*** 2008 Best of Osteen Award, U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) Washigtpn, DC

· 2004 Bat House Hall of Fame, Bat Conservation International (BCI) - NA Bat House Research Project (NABRP)

· 2000 Distinguished Research Associate, Honorary Lifetime Status Award - BCI NABRP

· 1999 Distinguished Research Associate, Special Achievement Award- BCI NABRP

· 1997 Outstanding Scientific Presentation Florida Academy of Sciences (FAS)

· 1997 University of Florida Sigma Xi Award

· 1996 Explorers Club Award:  Best student paper - 60^th FAS meeting

· 1987-2000: Annual Training Certifications for OSHA Hazard Awareness, Lead Abatement, etc (Thomas Finn)

Laura Seckbach Finn (LSF), the founder of Fly By Night, Inc, received a Masters degree in Biology (1997) & Bachelors in Zoology (1989) from the University of Central Florida.  She is considered an expert in the field of bat conservation & biology, field research & population management. Thomas Finn (TGF) is a former high steel painter / sandblaster, a vested IUPAT Journeyman (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) & master rigger.  Tom is considered an expert on the conservation & management of urban bats, roost mitigation and artificial habitat .  They have dedicated their lives to the study, conservation & protection of bats, since 1990.