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 bachelor's 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:

Urban conservation programming and partnerships
Hamilton County Invasives Partnership & GIS platform
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

Jacob Luken
Resource Conservationist
jacob.luken@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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:

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

David Bradway
Conservation Administrator
david.bradway@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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:

Water testing

Alexis Warren
Conservation Technician and Outreach Assistant
alexis.warren@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Alexis has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sustainability with a minor in Geology and Political Science from Earlham College. She brings experience from college and has work experience with park districts.

Contact Alexis Regarding:

Soil Is Alive: Mobile Classroom
Outreach Programs
Tabling at Events
Partnerships
Environmental Education
Affiliate Membership

Makayla Reel
Office Coordinator
makayla.reel@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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. She is eager to learn more about Soil and Water.

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

About the swcd

From left to right: R. Rulon, W. Sarber, J. Kakasuleff, D. Forrer, & A. Egler

SWCD Supervisors

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

Associate Supervisors
Jennifer Roberts
Ted Engelbrecht
Lisa Meek
Jim Riggs
Doug Quear