Who Are We? Meet your Santa Rosa Team!
WHO ARE WE??
Lauren DeRosa, Co-Owner, CEO, President
Certified Bird Feeding Specialist Since 2006
Definitely an older, much thinner me, but I'm still as passionate about bird feeding and the hobby as I was when we bought the Fort Collins, CO store over 17 years ago. We are in Santa Rosa from time to time and look forward to meeting you!
Lynn Raymond, Co-Owner, CEO, President
Certified Bird Feeding Specialist Since 2006
Kai Connick, General Manager
Certified Bird Feeding Specialist Since 2022
Kai is a lifelong California native who lived in southern California before moving to the Santa Rosa area in 2017. He has been the store manager for Wild Birds Unlimited in Santa Rosa since it was acquired by Lauren DeRosa and Lynn Raymond in September of 2022. He’s a dedicated animal lover who was previously employed in the pet industry – but working at Wild Birds Unlimited is the best job he’s ever had! His favorite bird is the chickadee. When he’s not in the store, he fills his free time with reading, video games, singing and playing music, his motorcycle, obsessing about his bird feeding setup (of course), and providing a lap for the three cats who graciously allow him to live in their home.
Lucas Seifert, Team Member
Bio Coming Soon!
Joe Nielsen, Team Member
Certified Bird Feeding Specialist Since 2023
Joe is a native Santa Rosa'en, having lived in the region for most of his life. He joined the WBU team in September 2022, and has enjoyed expanding his bird knowledge ever since. When not filling his need for birding, Joe also loves writing song lyrics, gaming, and going out to eat for great sushi!
Veroniqae Todd-Dodson, Team Member
Certified Bird Feeding Trainee Since 2024
Veroniqae is a pre allied healthcare student and animal enthusiast, who loves learning and sharing new bird facts. Outside of WBU, Veroniqae loves crocheting, visiting the ocean, singing, and spending time with their very spoiled cats. Their favorite birds are the ruby-throated hummingbird and the golden eagle.