Peter Kriz

Peter, a longtime resident of Union, NJ, joined Cowleys Wildlife Division in October of 2020. Aside from his can-do attitude and plethora of experiences (from various managerial roles to security director), it was Peter's aquatic knowledge that impressed us the most. Peter currently holds several impressive certifications such as Zoonotic, Anatomy & Physiology of Fishes, Disease Diagnostics, Crocodilian Biology, Venomous Animals, Amphibian Biology, and Herpetology! In 2022, Pete became a Certified Master Herpetologist. 

He was looking for a new career in which he can expand his already impressive skillset, so when we heard about an open Wildlife Control Operator position at Cowleys, he immediately jumped on it and we're happy to have him on board!

Peter is a military veteran and he proudly served in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger Pathfinder! The Pathfinders were created in World War II when American paratrooper units needed a way to mark areas and guide aircraft to a specific spot.

Currently, Peter is president of the Jersey Shore Aquarium Society, a position he has had for a long time (and he loves it). What he absolutely loves the most is spending time with his kids and his wife Erika!