Email general inquiries to Contact@RichlandSWCD.net or call 419-747-8686.
Board Supervisors
Brian Alt
Chairman
Jackson Township, Black Fork Watershed
balt@neo.rr.com
419.631.6124
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are publicly elected by a special general election. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.
The August Board Meeting has been changed to August 30. Typically, the Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. and meetings are open to the public. The public is encouraged to contact Erica Thomas, Director, for scheduling their time at the meeting and to obtain the District Board packet of action items. Please contact Erica for details.
Board Supervisor Election Information
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1. At the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, from 8/9/2023 until 9/6/2023 during normal business hours or 9/7/2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon; or
2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Kehoe Center located at 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby on 9/7/2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ; or
3. Voting absentee from 8/9/2023 until 8/31/2023, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Richland SWCD office at the following address 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, by calling 419-747-8686, or email election@richlandswcd.net. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/7/2023 at 12 noon.
Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.
Nominees are Brian Alt, Rick Novak, and Greg Timberlake
How to Become a Board Supervisor
Past Board Supervisors
Aaron L. Lockhart, 1949-1958, Jefferson Township
Kenneth Nixon, 1949-1954, Madison Township
Harvey Snyder, 1949-1952, Worthington Township
Warren Smith, 1949-1951, Butler Township
Lewis Rinehart, 1949-1952, Sandusky Township
William Wareham, 1952-1960, Jackson Township
Robert Walker, 1953-1957, Springfield Township
Carl Baker, 1953-1961, Weller Township
Lee Oswalt, 1955-1960, Franklin Township
David Field, 1958-1958, Perry Township
Robert Davidson, 1958-1958, Troy Township
Derald Darling, 1959-1967, Worthington Township
Freeman Swank, 1959-1971, Jefferson Township
Earl Hetrick, 1961-1969, Springfield Township
Chester Jones, 1961-1969, Plymouth Township
John Hattery, 1962-1964, Weller Township
Richard Lehnhart, 1965-1970, Monroe Township
Dale Cook, 1968-1978, Mifflin Township
Tom Kranz, 1970-1972, Cass Township
Leo Fair, 1970-1978, Butler Township
John Winger, 1971-1972, Mifflin Township
Ralph Winters, 1971-1972, Monroe Township
Kenneth Ernst, 1973-1993, Cass Township
James McCarron, 1973-1982, Franklin Township
Richard Forbes, 1973-1997, Worthington Township
Harvey Yost, 1973-1982, Franklin Township
Jack Meyers, 1979-1980, Jefferson Township
Robert McConkie, 1982-1992, Jefferson Township
John Scherer, 1982-1987, Sharon Township
D.Charles Winger, 1983-Present, Mifflin Township
Ed Huff, 1988-1993, Butler Township
Dale Broeske, 1992-1998, Perry Township
John Culler, 1993-1999, Monroe Township
Dale Hulit, 1993-2002, Weller Township
Ken Burrer, Jr., 1998-Present, Bloomingrove Township
LaVaughn Oswalt, 2000-2002, Butler Township
Bob Winbigler, 1999-Present, Worthington Township
Jerry Schumacher, 2003-Present, Sharon Township
Roger Cook, 2003-Present, Mifflin Township
Wayne Weirick, 2005-Present, Troy Township
Bob Winbigler, 2004-2015, Worthington Township
Chris Powell, 2011-2014, Mifflin Township
Matt Cook, 2012-2018, Mifflin Township, Rocky Fork Watershed
Jim McKinney, 2012-2015, Plymouth Township
Mike Switzer, 2010-2016, Monroe Township, Rocky Fork Watershed
Brian Alt, 2015-Present, Jackson Township, Black Fork Watershed
Vincent (Skip) Malaska, 2016-2018, Madison Township, Rocky Fork Watershed
Barbara Zaugg Joudrey, 2016-2018, Springfield Township, Clear Fork Watershed
Fred Cooke, 2017-Present, Plymouth Township, Black Fork Watershed
Kyle Bailey, 2018-2019, Jackson Township, Black Fork Watershed
Lanny Hopkins, 2018-Present, Jackson Township, Black Fork Watershed
Dave Krichbaum, 2018-2021, Jackson Township, Black Fork Watershed
Aaron Dearth, 2019-2021, Jefferson Township, Clear Fork Watershed
Jean McClintock, 2022-Present, Troy Township, Clear Fork Watershed
Rob McConkie, Jr., 2021-Present, Jefferson Township, Clear Fork Watershed
Staff
Theresa Rozic Sutter
Community Relations Coordinator
sutter.theresa@richlandswcd.net
419.747.8685
Contact Theresa regarding:
- District Sales
- Donations
- Events, Programs and Speaking Engagements
- Milkweed Seed Pod Collection and Milkweed Seed Distribution
- Partnerships
- Supervisor Elections
- Volunteer Program
- Website Concerns
Matt Wallace
Agriculture Technician
wallace.matt@richlandswcd.net
419.747.8687
Contact Matt regarding:
- Agriculture Drainage, Erosion and Pollution Concerns
- Agriculture Stewardship
- Cover Crops
- Ditch Petitions
- FFA Events
- Farmland Preservation & Conservation Easements
- Floodplain Properties
- Ponds
- Soil Health/Quality Concerns
- Soil Testing
- Water Health/Quality Concerns
Dan Herrold
MS4 Technician
herrold.dan@richlandswcd.net
419.747.8077
Contact Dan regarding:
- Urban Drainage, Erosion and Pollution Concerns
- MS4 program
- Rain Barrels
- Stormwater permits
- Soil Health/Quality Concerns
- Soil Testing
- Urban Conservation
- Water Health/Quality Concerns
Jordan Keller
Urban Technician
keller.jordan@richlandswcd.net
419.747.8688
Contact Jordan regarding:
- H2Ohio Program
- Nutrient Management Plans
- Rain Gardens
- Stormwater permits
- Soil Health/Quality Concerns
- Soil Testing
- Urban Conservation
- Water Health/Quality Concerns
Evan Stern
H2Ohio Stormwater Technician
Stern.Evan@Richlandswcd.net
419.774.7890
Contact Evan regarding:
- H2Ohio Program
- Stormwater permits
Jason Ruhl
District Conservationist
jason.ruhl@usda.gov
Richland County: 419.747.8691 ext. 7120 or 3 – (main duty station)
Ashland County: 419.289.2421 ext. 4859 or 3 –
Fax for both: 885.842.8005
Noah Cable
Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever
ncable@pheasantsforever.org
Cell: 419.707.2940
Richland, Crawford, Huron, and Seneca Counties