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 11am. 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.
Elaine Carlson - Associate Director
Elaine is a returning Board member. Not only has she served as the Board Chair for many years she has always stayed active with the Conservation District. She is retired from the DNR and her knowledge of natural resources and this community is a great asset for our District.
Tom Edison - Associate Director
Tom is a returning Board member, also acting for the interim. Tom has a long history with the Montmorency Conservation District as both a Board member and an employee. His vast experience will be great insight for our District.
Rick Stawecki- Associate Director
Rick is a new board member (3 year term). He has always had an interest in conservation. Rick enjoys camping, hiking and backpacking. He has visited most national parks twice. He is a supporter of organizations such as “Defenders of Wildlife”, “Sierra Club”, “National Wildlife”, “Arbor Day”, “National Parks”, “Rocky Mountain Nature Association”, “WWF”, and “NRDC”. He is interested in wildlife habitat and conservation and looks forward to making a difference in his new role as a Director. He and his wife Patricia reside in the Hillman area.
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.
Elaine Carlson - Associate Director
Elaine is a returning Board member. Not only has she served as the Board Chair for many years she has always stayed active with the Conservation District. She is retired from the DNR and her knowledge of natural resources and this community is a great asset for our District.
Tom Edison - Associate Director
Tom is a returning Board member, also acting for the interim. Tom has a long history with the Montmorency Conservation District as both a Board member and an employee. His vast experience will be great insight for our District.
Rick Stawecki- Associate Director
Rick is a new board member (3 year term). He has always had an interest in conservation. Rick enjoys camping, hiking and backpacking. He has visited most national parks twice. He is a supporter of organizations such as “Defenders of Wildlife”, “Sierra Club”, “National Wildlife”, “Arbor Day”, “National Parks”, “Rocky Mountain Nature Association”, “WWF”, and “NRDC”. He is interested in wildlife habitat and conservation and looks forward to making a difference in his new role as a Director. He and his wife Patricia reside in the Hillman area.