Directors and Staff 

Missaukee Conservation District is a local unit within the state government organized by the people within the District boundaries under provisions of the Soil Conservation District Law, Act 297 of Public Acts of 1937, as amended.  As such, it is a locally controlled resource management agency, created by concerned landowners and administered by a publicly elected board of directors.

The Missaukee Conservation District has five (5) Directors that are elected by the constituents of Missaukee County who possess a valid Michigan ID and are over the age of 18.  Directors make decisions regarding the District’s programs and activities. The directors hire qualified staff to conduct and carry
out the programs and activities that they have approved. These programs provide technical assistance, information, and awareness to assist individuals in the
District to properly manage their natural resources.

Our next election will take place on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Timber Wolf Lake Camp, 4 miles north of Lake City just off M-66.

Missaukee Conservation District also has three (3) Associate Directors that provide information and assistance without having the privilege of voting at board meetings. Their input is invaluable and much appreciated!

Board of  Directors

Larry Thompson, 2004-2014
Chair

Bob Haskin, 2010-2016
Vice-Chair

Lance Lindwall, 2001-2014
Secretary-Treasurer

Jim Eisenga, 2011-2016
Director

Lyle Vanderwal, 1995-2010,
Director            2013-2014

Bob Kmiec
Associate Director

Suzanne Schwager
Associate Director

Star Hughston
Missaukee County Commissioner Liaison

Staff

Sherry L. Blaszak
Executive Director
sherry.blaszak@macd.org

Chere Elenbaas, Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant/Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Agent
chere.elenbaas@macd.org

Jodi Venema
MAEAP Technician
jodi.venema@macd.org

Jeff Fewless
CTAI Technician/Soil Conservationist
jeff.fewless@mi.nacdnet.net

Tom Knoerl
Assistant Recycling Coordinator

Shawn Quick
Assistant Recycling Coordinator

Kama Ross
Outreach Forester
kama.ross@macd.org

Jim Williams
NRCS District Conservationist
jim.williams@mi.usda.gov

Sharcy Ray
NRCS Soil Conservationist
sharcy.ray@mi.usda.gov