International Butterfly Breeders Association

International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc.
IBBA’s mission is to promote, educate, and protect the butterfly farming industry through education, sharing of evidence-based rearing methods, conservation, and political action.

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  • ABOUT US
    • The IBBA
    • Mission Statement
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    • Code of Conduct for Members and Guests
    • Bylaws
    • Our Board of Directors
      • Meet the Board
      • Board of Directors, Officers & Committees | 2025
      • Board Directors, Officers & Committees | 2024
      • Board History
        • Board of Directors and Officers 2023
        • Board of Directors and Officers 2022
        • Board of Directors and Officers 2021
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        • Board History
    • Minutes | Policies | Resources
      • Election Policy
      • Code of Ethics
      • Exemption Letter Recognition of Tax Status
      • IRC 501(c)(6) Organizations
    • FAQ
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • IBBA NEW Membership Application
    • IBBA Membership Renewal
    • Recover Password
    • Membership Benefits
    • Levels / Benefits / Dues
  • TRIPS & CONVENTIONS
    • The IBBA Visits Peru November 2024
    • The IBBA Visits Costa Rica November 2022
    • The IBBA Visits Belize November 2019
    • International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc. 2018 Journey to Mexico
    • Past Convention Photos
  • EDUCATION
  • BUTTERFLIES
    • IBBA Contributes Water Pump
    • Butterflies and Their People
    • Members in The News
    • Save Oyamel Fir Trees and Their Monarchs
    • Monarch Waystations
    • Releases
      • Which Butterflies can be Released Where?
      • Map of the U.S. Continental Divide
      • Our Position on Butterfly Releases
      • What the Experts Say
      • Dr. Orley Taylor Statement on Butterfly Releases
    • Butterfly Politics
      • IBBA’s Response to NABA Statements and Opinions SB
    • Why Buy From The IBBA
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International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc. Board Biographies

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2026 President and Board Member | Ryan Malone

2026 Vice President & Board Member | Jen Lichtefeld

International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc. Lauren Tafoya

2026 Treasurer and Board Member | Lauren Tafoya

International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc.

2026 Secretary | Todd Stout

2026 Chairman of the Board | Patrick Adair

2026 Board Member | Rose Nero

2026 Board Member | Michael Bautner

2026 Board Member | Marsha Freeland

International Butterfly Breeders Association, Inc. Karen Reed

2026 Board Member | Karen Reed

International Butterlfy Breeders Association Fran Lemasters

2026 Board Member | Fran LeMasters

International Butterfly Breeders Association

The International Butterfly Breeders Association founded in 1998, IBBA is the largest and oldest professional butterfly farming trade association. IBBA’s mission is to promote, educate, and protect the butterfly farming industry through education, sharing of evidence-based rearing methods, conservation, and political action.

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