Staff & Supervisors

SWCD Staff

General inquiries should be sent to soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

Mark McCauley
Resource Conservationist
mark.mccauley@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Mark has a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Purdue University and over 30 years experience in addressing natural resources concerns and conservation planning. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.

Contact Mark regarding:

Soil erosion concerns
Soil drainage concerns
New pond site consultation
Pond concerns
Ag stewardship
Natural resources education (youth and adult)
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Reviews (SWPPP)
Soil health/quality concerns
Soil testing
Natural resources conservation planning

Claire Lane
Urban Conservationist
claire.lane@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Claire has bachelors degrees in biology and history from Franklin College and completed her master of science in environmental science at Indiana University Bloomington. She has a professional certification in watershed management, a certificate in underwater resource management, is a master gardener, and a certified Green Infrastructure Practitioner.

Contact Claire regarding:

Urban conservation programming and partnerships
Rain gardens and bioswales
Native plants and pollinator habitat
Invasive species including the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP)
Pond issues including erosion and edge enhancements
HOA common area issues/planning
Workshops, educational events, and speaking engagements on urban conservation topics
District sales and general sourcing of native plants, rain barrels, and native trees

Taylor Wilson
Urban Conservation Technician
taylor.wilson@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Taylor has a bachelors degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management with a minor in Plant Biology from Ball State University with focuses on soil and ecology.

Contact Taylor regarding:

Community gardens, urban vegetable gardening, and urban agriculture including the Hamilton County Garden Network
Invasive species management including the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership technical committee
Workshops, educational events and speaking engagements on urban conservation topics
Climate change
Rain gardens and bioswales
Native plants, pollinator habitat, tree plantings

Diane Turner
Conservation Technician and Outreach Assistant
diane.turner@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Diane has a master of science degree in Plant Pathology and a bachelors degree in horticulture from the University of Tennessee. She has worked with agriculture and home gardening audiences for over 18 years with Purdue University and North Carolina State University.

Contact Diane regarding:

Outreach programs
Youth education
Tabling at events
Partnerships
Environmental education

Ginger Davis
Conservation Administrator
ginger.davis@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Ginger has a masters degree in geology focused on hydrology, a masters degree in civil engineering from Norwich University, and a bachelors degree in geology from Indiana State University. Ginger has been working with natural resources for over 20 years including a period with DNR and many studies and monitoring of our resources. Ginger is a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.

Kris Gertz
Office Coordinator
kris.gertz@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Kris has a bachelors degree in elementary education from Purdue University and a masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana University Kokomo. She has worked with non-profit organizations for over 18 years and brings abundant organization skills to the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Angela Garrison
NRCS District Conservationist
angela.garrison@in.usda.gov

About the swcd

SWCD Supervisors

Supervisors
Jared Kakasuleff - Chairman
Dusty Forrer - Vice Chair
Warren Sarber - Treasurer
Rodney Rulon - Member
Amanda Egler - Member

Associate Supervisors
Ted Engelbrecht
Lisa Meek
Jim Riggs
Doug Quear

Learn more about the SWCD mission and organizational setup on our about page.

Interesting in joining our board of supervisors as a supervisor or associate supervisor? Email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov to learn more.