Meet Our Board of Directors
Our board is made up of five community members with diverse backgrounds who all share the goal of helping to conserve Michigan's natural resources.
Board meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at the Alpena office at 4 pm. A full schedule of our meetings are listed on our events calendar on the home page.
Board of Directors
Jim Krueger - Chairman
Jim is a returning board member, acting for the interim. Jim’s family has maintained a hunting camp since the early 1960’s along with a family ‘trout cabin’ located on the Gilchrist Creek in central Montmorency County. He has over 37 years’ experience in Material Control and was responsible for Quality Systems and Procurement. He was also a General Manager for Omni Metalcraft. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, woodworking and just being outdoors.
Jim Chapman - Vice ChairmanJim is a retired DNR Conservation Officer. He currently runs a small cow/calf operation in Alpena county. His Farm has received MAEAP Verification in Farmstead, Cropping & Livestock systems. He is a member of the Huron Shores County Farm Bureau and the Alpena MSU Extension Advisory Committee.
Donna Hardies - Secretary/Treasurer
Donna is serving another year on the Montmorency Conservation District board. She was elected as our new Chairman. Donna has served the district as administrator for 22 years. She brings a wealth of experience and continuity to our operations. She has been a longtime resident of Hillman.
Mike Timm - Director
Mike operates a dairy farm in southern Alpena County. His farm, Holcomb Creek Dairy, was the first farm in the state to receive MAEAP Verification for Farmstead, Cropping & Livestock systems. He serves on the Alpena Conservation District board, and is active in several other organizations, such as Farm Bureau and MMPA (Michigan Milk Producers Association).
Collin Beyer - Director
Collin currently runs a small cow/calf operation in Alpena County.
Jim Krueger - Chairman
Jim is a returning board member, acting for the interim. Jim’s family has maintained a hunting camp since the early 1960’s along with a family ‘trout cabin’ located on the Gilchrist Creek in central Montmorency County. He has over 37 years’ experience in Material Control and was responsible for Quality Systems and Procurement. He was also a General Manager for Omni Metalcraft. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, woodworking and just being outdoors.
Jim Chapman - Vice ChairmanJim is a retired DNR Conservation Officer. He currently runs a small cow/calf operation in Alpena county. His Farm has received MAEAP Verification in Farmstead, Cropping & Livestock systems. He is a member of the Huron Shores County Farm Bureau and the Alpena MSU Extension Advisory Committee.
Donna Hardies - Secretary/Treasurer
Donna is serving another year on the Montmorency Conservation District board. She was elected as our new Chairman. Donna has served the district as administrator for 22 years. She brings a wealth of experience and continuity to our operations. She has been a longtime resident of Hillman.
Mike Timm - Director
Mike operates a dairy farm in southern Alpena County. His farm, Holcomb Creek Dairy, was the first farm in the state to receive MAEAP Verification for Farmstead, Cropping & Livestock systems. He serves on the Alpena Conservation District board, and is active in several other organizations, such as Farm Bureau and MMPA (Michigan Milk Producers Association).
Collin Beyer - Director
Collin currently runs a small cow/calf operation in Alpena County.