MACD Board of Directors
The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who represent the diverse landscapes and communities of our state; working closely with Conservation Districts, partner organizations, and local stakeholders, the Board ensures Michigan’s natural resources are protected, accessible, and responsibly managed while providing strategic oversight, advocating for sustainable policy, and guiding key programs that empower landowners, students, and local leaders.
Learn About Conservation District Governance
Watch this quick overview to understand board responsibilities, program alignment, and how districts work with partners.
Explore MACD Regions
MACD’s Board is organized by ten regions. This map helps districts coordinate local leadership, share resources, and elevate community-led innovation statewide.
Meet the Directors
Executive leadership and regional officers serving Michigan’s Conservation Districts.
Executive Committee
MACD statewide executive officers.
- President: Gerald Miller (Kent Conservation District)
- Vice President: Steve Law (Jackson Conservation District)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Nancy Szikszay (Genesee Conservation District)
- Past President: Art Pelon (Ionia Conservation District)
Region 1 – Western Upper Peninsula
Baraga, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette, Ontonagon
- Chair: Charle Burger (Ontonagon)
- Vice Chair: Randy Gentz (Marquette)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Bernie Huetter (Marquette)
Region 2 – Eastern Upper Peninsula
Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee, Schoolcraft
- Chair: Eric Tickler (Menominee)
- Vice Chair: Vacant
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Region 3 – Northwest Lower Peninsula
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau
- Chair: Dawn Moses (Kalkaska)
- Vice Chair: Adrienne Wolff (Antrim)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Carol Hart
Region 4 – West Central Lower Peninsula
Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Wexford
- Chair: Ned Hughes (Newaygo)
- Vice Chair: Susanna Schwager (Missaukee)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Region 5 – Northeast Lower Peninsula
Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon
- Chair: Jim McArdle (Iosco)
- Vice Chair: Ed Skarbek (Alpena-Montmorency)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Karen Savage (Alcona)
Region 6 – East Central Lower Peninsula
Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw
- Chair: Kevin Craig (Gratiot)
- Vice Chair: Clay Mcilrath
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Region 7 – Central Lower Peninsula
Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa
- Chair: Becky Huttenga (Ottawa)
- Vice Chair: E. Paul Schroeder (Muskegon)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Gary Boersen (Clinton)
Region 8 – Southwest Lower Peninsula
Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
- Chair: Carol Higgins (St. Joseph)
- Vice Chair: Brandy Wise-Tenter (Berrien)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Region 9 – Southeast Lower Peninsula
Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola
- Chair: Steve Schaub (Lapeer)
- Vice Chair: Mary Ann Mohring
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Region 10 – South-Central & Metro Detroit
Hillsdale, Jackson, Ingham, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne
- Chair: Shannon Brines (Washtenaw)
- Vice Chair: Clark Humerich (Livingston)
- Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant