DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
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TREASURER- Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson is a Director for the Clare Conservation District. Scott has owned and operated a farm in Clare County for over 15 years. He is familiar with a lot of programs offered by the District and feels that Conservation practices and programs are important. If you would like to email Scott, please click here. DIRECTOR- Joy Simmer
Joy Simmer moved to Central Michigan with family when she was eight years old. She attended school at Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and graduated high school in 1997. Following graduation she began attending school at Mid Michigan College and after receiving her Associates Degree she transferred over to Central Michigan University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Recreation and a minor in Environmental Studies. She serves on the Clare Historic Depot Governing Committee, serves on and is also the Board Secretary for the Friends of Clare County Parks and Recreation Board, and is a Board Director for the Clare Conservation District. Joy is married and has one daughter and MANY animals. In her free time, she spends time helping with animal rescue, gardening, hiking, camping, canoeing, and spending time outdoors. |
DIRECTOR- Clint Colosky
Director- Matt Todd
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR- Robert (Bob) Mussel
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Staff Members
Melissa Townsend, District Administrator
Melissa joined the District July 2016 as our District Administrator. She was born and raised in Clare County on her family's farm that has been passed through several generations. She left the farm and received her Bachelor's degree in Professional Technical Writing at Saginaw Valley State University. Melissa has interned with one of the CD's partners, Little Forks Conservancy, and Gladwin MSU Extension Office. She has always been interested with the Conservation Districts and protecting the environment. In her free time she likes fishing, gardening, tanning hides, raising meat/show rabbits and off-roading (horse and ORV).
Nia Becker, District Forester
Nia Joined the District March 2017 as our District Forester. She is from DeWitt, Michigan and graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. She has traveled to many places and last worked in Montana as a Wildland firefighter. In her free time she enjoys biking, ice hockey, cooking and anything outdoors! She has two pet rabbits, a dog and a garden.
Christiane Rathke, Soil Erosion
Christiane joined the District August 2020 as our Soil Erosion Agent.
Christiane is a born and raised county girl that has lived in the area her
entire life. She has had a love for the natural environment since a very
young age. Christiane comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree from Spring
Arbor University in Organizational Management. Christiane is an avid
houndswomen. She also enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, gardening,
reading and crafting.
Christiane is a born and raised county girl that has lived in the area her
entire life. She has had a love for the natural environment since a very
young age. Christiane comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree from Spring
Arbor University in Organizational Management. Christiane is an avid
houndswomen. She also enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, gardening,
reading and crafting.
Alex Svoboda, MAEAP Technician
I am a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University where I received a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Resources. Upon graduation, I worked for the Marquette County Conservation District as part of the CISMA program before being hired as a MAEAP Technician.
I grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, and playing hockey. The wild places of Alaska instilled within me a tremendous passion for conservation. My goal is to pursue conservation as a tool that benefits both environmental and community health. I greatly look forward to working with Clare County!
I grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, and playing hockey. The wild places of Alaska instilled within me a tremendous passion for conservation. My goal is to pursue conservation as a tool that benefits both environmental and community health. I greatly look forward to working with Clare County!