We are governed by an elected board of directors (BOD) which includes eight land conservation committee (LCC) members and eight county land and water conservation department (LWCD) staff members, representing eight different regions of the state. Each BOD member, including officers, serves a two-year term.
Board of Directors - Representatives
Scott Frank
Shawano County LCD
Tom Mandli
Marinette County LCC
Davina Bonness, LCD Alternate
Kewaunee County SWCD
Joe Miller, LCC Alternate
Shawano County LCC
Brian Haase
Waupaca County LWCD
Mike Hofberger
Calumet County LWCC
Tony Reali, LCD Alternate
Calumet County Land & Water Department
Jodi Schappe, LCC Alternate
Adams County LCC
Marissa Castello
Waukesha County LRD
Monte Osterman, Chair
Racine County LCC
Leif Hauge, LCD Alternate
Waukesha County LRD
Brian Holt, LCC Alternate
Walworth County LCC
Amy Piaget
Dane County LWRD
Melissa Luck
Richland County LCC
Kurt Calkins, LCD Alternate
Columbia County LWCD
Sue Nelson, LCC Alternate
Green County LCC
Bob Micheel, Vice Chair
Monroe County LCD
Mary Henry
Vernon County LCC
Gaylord Olson II, LCD Alternate
Jackson County LCD
Richard Kilmer, LCC Alternate
Juneau County LCC
Chase Cummings
Dunn County LCD
Vacant
Rod Webb, LCD Alternate
Pierce County LCD
Vacant
Ben Dufford
Bayfield County LWCD
Craig Conroy
Burnett County LCC
MaryJo Gingras, LCD Alternate
Ashland County LWCD
Sue Hendrickson, LCC Alternate
Douglas County LCC
Carolyn Scholl, BOD/Executive Committee Secretary
Vilas County LWCD
Mike Ritter
Marathon County ERC
Tracy Arnold, LCD Alternate
Portage County LWCD
Vacant, LCC Alternate
Electing Our BOD
Our Board of Directors is elected by their area associations to represent regional issues. Area associations meet to further the common interests of county conservation programs in their areas, facilitate information exchange, and sponsor educational and training events.
Read our BOD guidelines and operating principles.
The Executive Committee (EC) conducts the business of the BOD, and oversees the organization's finances as well as its Executive Director. This committee of six includes four BOD officers, plus two additional board representatives elected by the BOD.
Similar to the structure of the BOD, the EC features equal numbers of LCC supervisors and LWCD staff members, ensuring power is shared equally among LCC and LWCD members. Furthermore, the President and Chair of the BOD must be filled by one LCC representative, and one LWCD representative. The Secretary and Treasurer positions are occupied by the same individuals on the EC as the BOD.
Meet Our Executive Committee
Bob Micheel
President / Board Vice Chair
Monte Osterman
Vice President / Board Chair
Carolyn Scholl
Secretary
Amy Piaget
Treasurer
