Frederique Beroset MBA & MS Biology, CEO
Beroset established Dune Doctors in 2000 after years spent researching native coastal plants and developing protocols to grow underused species. With a background in plant biology, she stresses the importance of using plants native to the area when restoring a habitat. As a respected expert in coastal restoration, Beroset designs projects with a strong emphasis on scientific protocols. Details such as the mixed variety of vegetation, size, and quantity of plantings, and the integration of genetically similar species are key factors that result in a higher-than-average success rate for Dune Doctors. Achieving a natural look that is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally compliant is the value proposition for the company. Dune Doctors ensures project success through a process called TEAM QAQC, the goal of which is to improve coastal resiliency through the fortification, restoration, and protection of dune ecosystems for years to come.
Who is part of Dune Doctors?
Dune Doctors is made up of a team of interdisciplinary professionals who love the people, wildlife, and native environment that line the Gulf Coast. We work with private, commercial, and government property owners to naturally fortify dune ecosystems and combat erosion.
Head Quarters (HQ) Team
Our office team handles all of the logistics and coordinates with local, state, and federal regulating authorities to achieve and promote sustainable coastal resiliency.
Field Team
Our Field Team is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of dune ecosystems. You can find them along the coast working tirelessly to protect waterfront communities.
Meet the Team
Ginny Lawrence
Office & Maintenance Manager
Ginny Lawrence was a teacher for 17 years before joining Dune Doctors in 2017. With her dynamic background in classroom management, she successfully encourages waterfront communities to implement our long-term Dune Maintenance Program. As the Office Manager, she supports our field team and helps 70+ coastal property owners stay up-to-date on the progress of their dune ecosystem. Ginny practices Pilates and enjoys being outside with her surfer husband and their sweet pooch named “Max.”.
Amanda Post
Marketing & Education Coordinator
Amanda Post is our research-driven creative who serves as the Education and Marketing Coordinator. Through community engagement efforts, such as mobilizing school children to restore dune ecosystems, Amanda inspires beachgoers to become Coastal Stewards. She directs and brands our outreach campaigns, empowering water-front communities to protect their native coastline. An Audubon volunteer, she advocates for nesting shorebirds.
Larry Watson
Maintenance Manager
Larry Watson is a retired Aircraft Mechanic who lives for the completion of excellent work! He has an eye for detailed inspections and monitors the evolution of our restoration projects. He has worked with Dune Doctors since 2015 to help develop our operations department and spends his downtime fishing with his grandkids.
Eric Thompson
Project Manager
Eric Thompson moved from Laurel Hill to Freeport, FL, to be near his family and enjoy the coastal surroundings of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Gulf of Mexico. Joining Dune Doctors, he works to preserve coastal habitats through hands-on dune restoration. He is an advocate for the coastline and enjoys educating beachgoers about the importance of coastal resiliency. On weekends, he values spending time with loved ones and pursues hobbies like drawing and working on his car.
Phillip O'Donnell
Dune Technician
Born in Pottsville, he moved to Florida as a child where he developed a big love for our local coastal ecosystems. He is especially passionate about learning more each day about the wildlife that depends on healthy dunes and takes great pride in restoring critical habitat with Dune Doctors. One of his favorite parts of the job is participating in Planting for Protection events, where he helps teach students how to restore coastal dunes through hands-on, nature-based instruction. On the weekends, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and caring for his two dogs, Dobbie and Bug. In his free time, he also enjoys playing basketball and occasionally diving into video games.
Robert Cousins
Dune Technician
Originally from Boston, Robert later relocated to DeFuniak Springs, where he developed a strong passion for coastal conservation and restoration. He takes pride in installing sand fences and contributing to all aspects of dune restoration, with a particular interest in planting native vegetation that helps stabilize and rebuild coastal ecosystems. Working outdoors and seeing the direct impact of his efforts is what motivates him most in his role. Outside of work, he enjoys spending his weekends working on cars, trading ATVs, and heading out for off-roading adventures whenever he gets the chance.
Christian Davis
Dune Technician
Born in Georgia, Christian later moved to Crestview. He enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in helping protect the ecosystem and support local wildlife by contributing to the health of natural habitats and the animals that depend on them. Outside of work, Christian enjoys fishing, spending time with friends, and going out to relax and have a good time
Together we are Building Coastal Resiliency for Generations to Come
