The life aquatic: Transplanted nonprofit leader is no fish out of water

After nearly 17 years, Chicago native Roger Germann uprooted his family and left his job as the executive vice president of the Windy City’s Shedd Aquarium to become CEO of the Florida Aquarium.

Now, two years into the job, he’s ready to move forward with ambitious initiatives. Targets include broadening the institution’s philanthropic base and helping it live up to its name as a force for environmental and educational good across the state, not just Tampa Bay.