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
Dave Wetenkamp, LCD Alternate
Manitowoc County SWCD
Claire Morkin, LCC Alternate
Door County LCC
Tony Reali
Calumet County LCD
Mike Hofberger
Calumet County LWCC
Brian Haase, LCD Alternate
Waupaca County LWCD
Debbie Vander Heiden, LCC Alternate
Outagamie 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
Meg Turville-Heitz
Jefferson County LCC
Cathy Cooper, LCD Alternate
Richland County LCD
Joe Mumm, LCC Alternate
Grant County LCC
Bob Micheel, Vice Chair
Monroe County LCD
Mary Henry
Vernon County LCC
LCD Alternate - Vacant
Stacey Klein, LCC Alternate
Trempealeau County LCC
Chase Cummings
Dunn County LCD
Ken Gerhardt
Clark County LCC
Rod Webb, LCD Alternate
Pierce County LCD
Vacant
Eric Wojchik
Polk County LWCD
Charles Ortman
Ashland County LCC
MaryJo Gingras, LCD Alternate
Ashland County LWCD
Sue Hendrickson, LCC Alternate
Douglas County LCC
Tom Boisvert
Lincoln County LWCD
Mike Ritter
Marathon County ERC
Tracy Arnold, LCD Alternate
Portage County LWCD
Linnaea Newman, LCC Alternate
Oneida County LCC
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
Chase Cummings
Secretary
Amy Piaget
Treasurer
Mike Hofberger
