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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. These board members work closely with Conservation Districts, partner organizations, and local stakeholders to ensure Michigan’s natural resources are protected, accessible, and responsibly managed.

Our Board provides strategic oversight, advocates for sustainable policy, and helps guide key programs that empower Michigan’s landowners, students, and local leaders.

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What the Board Does

The MACD Board of Directors is responsible for:

  • Setting policy priorities and supporting legislative advocacy
  • Providing strategic direction for statewide conservation programming
  • Overseeing partnerships with USDA, NRCS, MDARD, and other key agencies
  • Supporting local Districts through funding, training, and educational resources
  • Elevating community-led innovation through grants and pilot programs

Meet The Directors

Executive Committee

  • 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)

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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

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