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Pike County Conservation District > About > Who We Are

Who We Are

Conservation District Directors and Associate Directors are volunteers who have the responsibility for ensuring conservation of the natural resources within Pike County’s boundaries.

2025 Board of Directors

Scott Savini, Chairman
Kelly Stagen, Vice Chairman
Ronald Schmalzle, Commissioner Member
Jay Morrow, Treasurer
Ken Coutts
John Milliken
JoAnn Rose

2025 Associate Directors

Carole Linkiewicz
Paul Ranello

2025 District Staff

Tara Burnham, District Manager
Ellen Enslin, CPESC, Program Manager
Lisa Dolci, Administrative Manager
Nick Kremp, Head Resource Conservationist
Allison McGee, Resource Conservationist
Marianna Quartararo, Resource Conservationist
Brandon Twomey, Resource Conservationist
Chris Meszler, PE, District Engineer
Rachael Marques, Watershed Specialist
Emily Mansfield, Communications Coordinator/Right to Know Office

 

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Board meeting in progress with one staff member presenting and others seated at a table
Board meeting outside under a large tent
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FACT

Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, filter water, and can act like a sponge to limit flooding.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Protect wetlands by not damaging the flow of water. This can mean not placing soil or fill in wetlands and not digging in them to redirect water.