About Us
Conserving Our Natural Resources for Future Generations
Jefferson County Conservation District - Board of Directors
The Jefferson County Conservation District Board of Directors is
comprised of seven directors (three farmer members, three urban/public members, and a County Commissioner). As volunteer members
representing a variety of local communities, the Board leads District programs and sets District policies. Jefferson County residents
are encouraged to contact their nearest District Board member with conservation concerns and issues.
W. H. Landes, Chairman –
Herb, a public director, is retired from DCNR, Bureau of Forestry. He has worked with the District for many years in his capacity
of District Forester. He has been a director for 15 years.
H. Porter Duvall, Vice Chairman – Porter, a farmer director, is a
part-time farmer. He is also a retired waterways conservation officer. Porter has been part of the District team throughout
his career with the PA Fish and Boat Commission. He has been a director for 17 years.
Allen Campbell, Secretary/Treasurer – Allen,
a public director, is also the President of the Jefferson County Sportsmen Federation. Allen is well respected throughout the region
for his leadership and stewardship of the North Fork and Sandy Lick watersheds. He has been a director for 13 years and was a
past Associate Director.
Paul Corbin, Commissioner Director – Paul was appointed to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
in 2004. Paul brings with him a farming background and has been a director for 9 years.
William J. Corbin, Director –
Jack, a farmer director, has many years experience in the forestry /logging industry. Jack has been a director for 14 years.
Tom
McFarland, Director – Tom, a public director, is retired from Department of Enviromental Protection. This is Tom's third
year as a director but he has also been an associate director for many years.
Theresa Shick, Director – Theresa,
a farmer director, manages a 70+ dairy operation. She is active in the County 4-H Program. Theresa has been a director
for 7 years.
At the January 2012 meeting, Directors Porter Duvall (left) and Allen Campbell (middle) are sworn in by Commissioner Paul Corbin.