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
Bankston Roberts
Sales Manager
With over 10 years in the sales industry, Bankston Roberts joined Dune Doctors to help coastal communities better understand the importance of investing in their protective dune ecosystem. As a Pensacola Beach resident and the Sales Manager of Dune Doctors he is passionate about restoring our native coastline. Bankston is an avid foodie that enjoys creating works of art in the form of charcuterie boards. When not in the kitchen, you can normally find him at the dog beach with his significant other and three dogs.
Sydney Woodman
HR Administrator
Sydney Woodman, a Louisiana native, brings Cajun spice and a rich background in customer relations experience to our team. She serves as the Administrative Assistant and is the first voice you'll hear when contacting Dune Doctors. Sydney supports every department at HQ and handles employee benefits, training, and hiring. When she is not at the beach with her Weimaraner, Krewe, she teaches Pure Barre Fitness classes and promotes Pensacola's culture by volunteering with different organizations such as Fiesta Pensacola.
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 and enjoys relaxing with her husband and rescue terrier, Lady Gorgonzola.
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.”.
Shabastin Schumpert
Project Manager
Meet Shabastin or Seabass, a dedicated dune technician with a deep commitment to preserving and beautifying our native coastal environment. When not restoring dunes, you can find him lost in the pages of a book or baking a delicious shepherd’s pie. On weekends, Shabastin enjoys exploring new trails with his friends and resting with his loyal companion, Leo, his orange tabby cat.
Nickalos Hervey
Maintenance Manager
A Mississippi native, Nick is a skilled professional in both metalwork and landscaping. With a passion for environmental restoration, he finds joy in using his skills to naturally fortify our dune ecosystems. His favorite part of each work morning is pausing to witness the vastness of the Gulf. During weekends, you’ll often find him floating in the water, surrendering to the tide’s gentle pull and embracing the serenity it offers.
Keith Pannell II
Project Supervisor
Born and raised in Defuniak, FL Keith is a third-generation cattle farmer and brings a lifetime of outdoor experience to Dune Doctors. He takes great pride in leading restoration projects that strengthen and protect our native landscapes, splitting his time between the beach and his family farm. During his downtime, Keith watches football, builds puzzles, and explores new ecosystems.
Larry Watson
Dune Technician
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
Dune Technician
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.
Christian Kinneman
Dune Technician
Hailing from the Lone Star State of Texas, Christian is an avid outdoorsman who fell in love with Florida's beaches. He joined Dune Doctors to immerse himself in work that would restore and protect the coastline, allowing him to call the beach his work office. During the weekend, Christian can be found casting lines into the Gulf, skateboarding, and playing basketball with his friends.
Tyler Alden
Dune Technician
Tyler is a Panhandle Native, who was born in Fort Walton Beach and raised in Defuniak Springs. Spending his whole life in the Florida heat, Tyler is well-adapted to working outdoors and has extensive surveying knowledge and construction experience. He joined Dune Doctors to help keep the environment clean and ensure the coastline for future generations. On weekends, he hunts invasive hogs with his dog and spends the rest of his time exploring trails or fishing, relishing in Florida's biodiversity.
Michael Smith
Dune Technician
Michael, a Florida native, is deeply committed to preserving the environment and enjoys spending time outdoors. An avid learner, Michael works hard to not only uphold our quality standards with every project but to also study and understand the unique forces that shape and mold our coastal ecosystems. When the weekend rolls around, you can find him enjoying sushi with his fiancé and brothers and resting before another week of hands-on dune restoration.
Together we are Building Coastal Resiliency for Generations to Come
