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MACD Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is also known as the MACD State Council. 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.

2025 MACD Region Map showing the 10 conservation regions of Michigan with labeled boundaries and the MACD logo.

Meet the Directors

The Board of Directors is also known as the MACD State Council. 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.

MACD State Council Executive Committee

  • President: Gerald Miller (Kent CD Chair)

  • Vice President: Steve Law (Jackson CD Chair)

  • Secretary/Treasurer: Nancy Szikszay (Genesee)

  • Past President: Art Pelon (Ionia)

Region 1 – Western Upper Peninsula

(Baraga, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette, Ontonagon)

  • Chair: Charles (Charle) Burger (Ontonagon)
  • Vice Chair: Randy Gentz (Marquette) 
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Tom Noren, (Marquette)

Region 2 – Eastern Upper Peninsula

(Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee, Schoolcraft)

  • Chair: Andrew Truax (Chippewa-Luce-Mac)
  • Vice Chair: Eric Tickler (Menominee)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Rowan Bunce (Alger)

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 (Kalkaska)

Region 4 – West Central Lower Peninsula

(Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Wexford)

  • Chair: Sue Nyce (Missaukee)
  • Vice Chair: Susan Schwager (Missaukee)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Barb Iverson (Missaukee)

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: Vacant

Region 6 – East Central Lower Peninsula

(Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw)

  • Chair: Kevin Craig (Gratiot)
  • Vice Chair: Vacant
  • 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: Mark Ludwig (Allegan)

Region 9 – Southeast Lower Peninsula

(Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola)

  • Chair: Steve Schaub (Lapeer)
  • Vice Chair: Vacant
  • 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

MACD Office - Mailing Address: P.O. Box 477, Flint, MI 48501

  • Executive Director: Rivka Hodgkinson
  • Grant Coordinator: Amber Butterfield
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