SWCD StaffGeneral inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
Mark McCauley
Resource Conservationist [email protected] 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:
Claire Lane
Urban Conservationist [email protected] 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, a certified Green Infrastructure Practitioner, and a graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy. Contact Claire Regarding:
Jacob Luken
Resource Conservationist [email protected] Jacob has a bachelor’s degree in environmental management from Indiana University Bloomington. He has a professional certification in watershed management, a certificate in underwater resource management, and is training as a Certified Ecological Restorations Practitioner. Jacob has worked extensively with ecological restorations, invasive species control, and forestry in the urban environment. Contact Jacob Regarding:
David Bradway
Conservation Administrator [email protected] David has a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management focusing on water resources management with minors in Energy and German and a concentration in Chemistry from Ball State University. He holds multiple certifications including HAZWOPER 40-hour and Class 2, C Wastewater Operator’s Licenses, and a certificate in watershed management. David has worked extensively with municipal and industrial stormwater management and provides experience in grant writing, project management, volunteer coordination and organization management. Contact Dave Regarding:
Taylor Wilson
Conservation Technician and Outreach Assistant [email protected] Taylor has a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from Ball State University with a minor in Plant Biology and a focus on soil health. While studying at Ball State, Taylor participated in several projects including the establishment of the Juanita Hults Environmental Education Learning Center and Farm, the creation of the Muncie Food Hub, and placed 5th in a nationwide soil judging contest. Taylor enjoys making one-on-one relationships with people and connecting them to the resources they need. Contact regarding:
Lynsey Johnston
Volunteer Coordinator lynsey.johnston@hamiltoncounty.in.gov Lynsey has a Permaculture Design Certification from Midwest Permaculture, is a Purdue Master Gardener and has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue. In 2018, she swapped heels for work gloves and began designing edible spaces for rural, suburban and urban communities and teaching people across the country how to grow healthy food in eco-friendly ways. Prior to following her passions for foodscape design and permaculture, Lynsey spent over 15 years in corporate human resources. Makayla Reel
Office Coordinator [email protected] Makayla was with the Hamilton County Health Department for 2 years before joining our team in 2022. She was born and raised right here in Noblesville. Her attention to detail, creative work ethic and warm personality make her a perfect fit for our office. Jamie Davenport
Resilient Indiana Technician through IASWCD [email protected] Jamie Davenport has a dual masters in public affairs and environmental science from Indiana University Bloomington. While at IU, she studied soil organic carbon as a climate strategy at COP28 in Dubai and spent a summer in Njawara, a Gambian village, learning about rural development and environmentally conscious agriculture. She also worked for the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Portugal to support the country's hosting of the UN Ocean's Conference. As the Resilient Indiana technician, Jamie rotates between 6 counties and the regional NRCS tech team to provide support. Based out of Marion County, she also works with Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Delaware, and Henry. Jamie looks forward to learning more about each of her counties and how she can best serve them - especially in bringing over ideas from her districts into others to improve each county’s successes. |
From left to right: R. Rulon, W. Sarber, J. Kakasuleff, D. Forrer, & A. Egler
SWCD SupervisorsSupervisors
Rodney Rulon - Chairman Amanda Egler - Vice Chair Dusty Forrer - Treasurer Warren Sarber - Member Jared Kakasuleff - Member Associate Supervisors Jennifer Roberts Ted Engelbrecht Lisa Meek Jim Riggs Doug Quear |
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