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Meet Our Staff & Affiliates
Dani Hamilton - District Manager
danielle.hamilton@macd.org
Dani has been with the Missaukee Conservation District since 2022, previously holding the Administrative Assistant position. She is very excited to continue her career as the District Manager. Dani has a passion for helping others and being involved in the community. She enjoys sharing her love of nature and promoting a healthy environment.
Erin Horton - Conservation Outreach Coordinator,
erin.horton@macd.org
Erin has served for over a decade in Los Angeles, Traverse City and Cadillac schools before helping to establish an after school program in Marion, MI. Her most recent degree, Education Specialist, came from CMU. Earlier, in California she earned a BS in Spanish and an MS in Multicultural Education. She is excited to serve her local community and promote healthy practices with our natural resources.
Lucas Santure - MAEAP Technician
lucas.santure@macd.org
Lucas grew up in Coldwater, Michigan and played 2 years of college baseball at Glen Oaks Community College. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Fish and Wildlife Management from Lake Superior State University. Lucas previously worked as a Fish and Wildlife Technician in the Upper Peninsula and assisted in managing the fish and wildlife populations in the area. He is passionate about everything outdoors and is excited to help farmers implement environmentally friendly practices.
Liam Daniels, CTAI Soil Conservationist, liam.daniels@macd.org
Liam is from Williamston, Michigan, and while earning his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology degree at Central Michigan University, studied and worked on Beaver Island at every opportunity. Most recently, he completed a service term with Huron Pines AmeriCorps at the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. He is eager to work with landowners in conserving the natural resources on their land.
Tracy Bruder -
Administrative Assistant -
tracy.bruder@macd.org
Tracy grew up in Michigan, moved out of state for nearly ten years and then decided to come back home. She moved to Northern Michigan a year ago and was drawn into the area for the natural beauty and recreation opportunities all around. All four seasons offer something different, however, Late summer/early fall is her favorite time of year to explore and enjoy time outside. She loves gardening and has made it a goal this year to try and start many of her flowers from seed instead of purchasing plants from a store."
Larry Czelusta -
Outreach Forester
larry.czelusta@macd.org
Larry joined the District staff in June of 2016. He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in forestry from Virginia Technological University and brings with him a variety of forestry experience in both the public and private sector. Larry enjoys assisting landowners with improving the health and quality of their forests and woodlots. He is available to work with landowners in Missaukee, Wexford and Kalkaska Counties to assist them in actively managing their woodlands.
Jeff Fewless NRCS District Conservationist
jeff.fewless@usda.gov
Jeff is a certified conservation planner able to assist local landowners alleviating resource concerns on the land. He's a graduate of Ferris State University and has taken coursework at Oregon State University online in crop and soil sciences.
Sierra Gross - NRCS Soil Conservationist
sierra.gross@usda.gov
Sierra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Science and Management – Forest Resources from the University of Missouri. She began working for Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in October of 2021 and joined Michigan NRCS in February 2023. Sierra is able to provide landowners with both technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns on the land.
Vicki Sawicki -
Invasive Species Coordinator
vicki.sawicki@macd.org
Vicki has been working in invasive species since her master’s thesis on purple loosestrife, completed in 1992 at Binghamton University in New York. She worked in invasive species control and habitat restoration for the U.S. Forest Service in Baldwin, before becoming the coordinator for NCCISMA, a six county invasive species management organization.
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