DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
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TREASURER
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. |
VICE - CHAIR, Sandy Bristol
Sandy Bristol has lived in Clare County since 1973. She's been a wife and mother of three as well as graduating from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree along with a K-5 Teaching Certificate. She taught in the Harrison Community Schools for 17 years. Her work history also includes time with the US Postal Service, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. She recently served a two year term as County Commissioner and currently represents Clare County Senior Services on the Advisory Board for Region VII Area Agency on Aging and as a Member at Large on the County Broadband Committee. She enjoys working with people who want to make the world a better place to live in. If you would like to email Sandy, please click here. DIRECTOR
Ron Rexer |
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.
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, cooking and anything outdoors! She has two pet rabbits, a dog and a small garden.
Christine Brooks, Soil Erosion Agent
My name is Christine, I am an Olivet College graduate. I received my bachelors in 2017 with a double major in environmental science and biology. My decision to pursue a college education in environmental science and biology was direct result from my passion to be outdoors. I enjoy to fish, hike, kayak, bike, go trail riding on my horse, or go on nature walks with my dog.
Taking in account the amount of time I spend in nature it seemed fitting to major in environmental science and biology so that I could protect nature. Protecting the environment is a passion of mine and I would like to help people understand the importance of why we should protect the environment.
Now that I have graduated from my undergrad program I am pursuing my career. I would like to make a difference for the environment that we all live in. I am excited to be a part of the Clare County Conservation District as the Soil Erosion agent, I am hopeful that this position will bring with it much knowledge and excitement.
Taking in account the amount of time I spend in nature it seemed fitting to major in environmental science and biology so that I could protect nature. Protecting the environment is a passion of mine and I would like to help people understand the importance of why we should protect the environment.
Now that I have graduated from my undergrad program I am pursuing my career. I would like to make a difference for the environment that we all live in. I am excited to be a part of the Clare County Conservation District as the Soil Erosion agent, I am hopeful that this position will bring with it much knowledge and excitement.
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!