Staff & Supervisors

SWCD Staff

Ginger Davis
District Administrator
Ginger.Davis@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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

Mark has a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Purdue University and 32 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 degree at Indiana University Bloomington. She has a professional certification in watershed management, a certificate in underwater resource management, and is a master gardener.

Contact Claire regarding:

Rain gardens
Bioswales
Native plants
Pollinator habitat
Invasive species
Tree plantings
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

Andrew Fritz
Urban Conservation Technician
andrew.fritz@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Andrew received his B.A. in Geographic Information Science with minors in Geology and Telecommunications from Ball State University in 2005 where he also did his graduate work in Landscape Architecture with a focus on landscape ecology and agroecosystems. Andrew is currently an advisory committee member for the Next Generation Leadership Institute; an initiative of the National Conservation Foundation and National Association of Conservation Districts to train and equip emerging leaders in conservation.

Contact Andrew regarding:

Community gardens
Urban vegetable gardening and agriculture
Invasive species management
Workshops, educational events and speaking engagements on urban conservation topics
Climate change
Rain gardens
Bioswales
Native plants
Pollinator habitat
Tree plantings

Taylor Wilson
Outreach Assitant and Technician
taylor.wilson@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Taylor has a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management with a minor in Plant Biology from Ball State University. She focuses on conservation outreach, soil, and plant basics.

Contact Taylor regarding:

Outreach programs
Youth education
Tabling at events
Partnerships
Environmental education

VACANT
Office Coordinator

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
Doug Quear - Member
Rodney Rulon - Member

Associate Supervisors
Ted Engelbrecht
Lisa Meek
Jim Riggs
Amy Jo Farmer
Amanda Egler

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.

Location & Contact Info:
1717 Pleasant St. Suite 100
Noblesville, IN 46060

Phone: 317-773-2181
General email: soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM