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Meet our Team


​The Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District (AMCD) is co-located with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Alpena Service Center. 

AMCD Staff

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John Schmitz

District Manager
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Dr. Greg Corace

FAP Forester
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Greg has been the Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) Forester since 2019. Greg has a Bachelor of Science (Zoology), a Master of Science (Biology) from Northern Michigan University, and a Ph.D. (Forest Science) from Michigan Technological University. Greg was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana. Over the last 20+ years, Greg has conducted forest planning, applied research, management, and inventory and monitoring on public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For more information on Greg and his past work, visit his ResearchGate profile.  For forestry-related questions, contact Dr. Greg Corace at (989) 356-3596, Ext. 102 or [email protected].
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Kaylie Landrum

MAEAP Technician
Kaylie has been the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) technician since February 2023, and she is a deputy clerk on the Harrisville Township board. She comes from an agricultural background, having grown up on a crop farm in Alcona County, where she still resides. Before her current role, she administered education programs for the United States Forest Service as a forestry technician and park ranger at the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center. Contact Kaylie at (989) 356-3596, Ext. 108 or [email protected].
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NRCS Staff

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Bryan Zabel

District Conservationist 
Brian has been the District Conservationist at the USDA Alpena Service Center since 2010. Brian has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from Ferris State. He administers USDA Conservation Programs. Contact Bryan Zabel at (989) 356-3596, Ext. 112 or [email protected]. 
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Grant Sork

Soil Conservationist
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Grant has been with the NRCS Alpena Service Center since 1993. He has a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University in Indiana. Contact Grant Sork at (989) 356-3596, Ext. 109 or [email protected]. 
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Soil Conservationist

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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • Staff
    • History of our CD
    • FOIA Policy
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Meetings
    • Our Partners
    • Join Our Team
  • Services
    • Biannual Plant Sales
    • Soil Testing
    • Montmorency County Plat Book
    • Grain Drill Rental
    • Tree Planter Rental
  • Programs
    • Wildlife Risk Mitigation Project (WRM)
    • Deer Habitat Improvement Program (DHIP)
    • Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) >
      • The Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)
      • Forestry Professionals and Referrals
      • Qualified Forest Program (QFP)
      • Forest Management Notes
      • Forest-Related Organizations
      • Forest Pests and Diseases
      • Ecological Forestry
      • Soils, Fire, Landscapes, and Climate
      • Forests, Biodiversity, and Non-Game Species
      • Timber Tax
    • Hunting Access Program (HAP)
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) >
      • MAEAP Program
      • MAEAP Verified Farms
      • Farmer Resources
    • NRCS Alpena Service Center
    • Recycling
  • Links
    • Videos
    • Articles
    • Podcasts