125 East Erie St.
	Painesville OH 44077
	Phone: (440)350-2730 Fax: (440)350-2601
	soil@lakecountyohio.org

Board of Supervisors

    District Board members (supervisors) are respected conservation leaders elected by county residents to represent them in charting the course for soil and water conservation and natural resources management in their county.  Associate supervisors are concerned citizens that officially volunteer their time to assist the Board and District.  Board and associate supervisors serve together as a guide for the District, its staff and cooperating agencies in efforts to implement conservation plans which address the county's soil and water-related resources.     
    Board supervisors are elected to a three-year term as public officials and serve without pay. They are protected from liability by laws which indemnify all SWCD supervisors from personal liability in any civil actions arising from involvement with the SWCD.  The current Lake County SWCD Board members are:

Richard Baker, Secretary (1997 - 2006, 2008) North Perry Dick is a former industrial engineer and retired former Roads Superintendent/ Assistant Administrator for Madison Township . Dick and his wife Ella have three sons and six grandchildren. He is active as a volunteer in various efforts and organizations and is presently a Board member of the Rabbit Run Community Arts Association and a church Choir Director. He is interested in the conservation of natural resources, the continued development of conservation easements, water quality improvements, and farmland retention, particularly in Lake County.

Denise Brewster, Treasurer (2006) Concord  Denise has been an educator for the past 30 years, incorporating conservation concepts with learning.  She has been involved in projects to create outdoor land labs at schools in three counties, including the Leroy Land Lab.  She has also served five years on the Zoning Board of Appeals in Concord Twp, where she has lived for 25 years.  Denise is excited about agricultural preservation and promoting conservation measures for the future of Lake County .

Billie Kamis , Chair (2006) Willoughby Hills Billie's interest in raising awareness of local natural resources issues led her to participate in local government.  She served 3 terms on the Willoughby Hills city council, and served on multiple committees and commissions in that role.  Billie is also on the Executive Committee of Chagrin River Watershed Partners and the Advisory Board of the Lake County Stormwater Management Department.  When she is not taking an active role in her community, she enjoys traveling with her husband Peter, and studying the guitar.

Bruce Landeg, Fiscal Agent (2007) Mentor Bruce was born and raised in Mentor and became interested in conservation issues as a young Eagle Scout at Camp Stigwandish . Bruce is currently the Chief Deputy Engineer for Lake County and also served in the United States Navy Submarine Force. In 2005 he received the Lake County Environmental Improvement Award for using new technology to minimize soil disturbance on a cold water habitat stream in Leroy Township .  Bruce and his wife Berit returned to Lake County 18 years ago.  They have raised three children and celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Chris LeGros, Vice Chair (2007) Waite Hill Chris grew up in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University , with her strengths lying in the environmental sciences. Chris’ deep commitment to the good stewardship of our natural resources extends from her workplace to her home.  Chris resides in Waite Hill with her husband and two daughters.  These avid boaters explore the Great Lakes , experiencing their challenges, their beauty and their surprises.

Lake SWCD Staff

    Staff members carry out the day-to-day duties and activities of the District.  They conduct site visits, review erosion and sediment control plans for new construction, advise community officials on natural resource issues, provide technical assistance to landowners, work with local conservation groups to help them meet their goals, maintain the district accounts, publish bulletins and newsletters, provide classroom education, and maintain the web site, among other things.

Dan Donaldson - (1995) - District Administrator - B.A. Environmental Management from Cleveland State University.  Dan is responsible for daily operation and management of district staff, programs and services.  He specializes in planning services for customers and the Board of Supervisors.  He also assists local governments, landowners, and partner agencies with natural resource planning objectives, including special projects, ordinances, programs, and conservation easements.  He serves as principal district contact and facilitator for public meetings and is responsible for program planning, administration, and grant writing.  extension 2030; email ddonaldson@lakecountyohio.gov

Matt Scharver - (1998) - Resource Protection Specialist - B.S. Environmental Science from Bowling Green State University.  Mr. Scharver assisted in the development of the Lake County Erosion and Sediment Control Rules, which are currently administered by the District.  Among other duties at the District, he investigates manure and silvicultural pollution abatement complaints, reviews erosion and sediment control plans for new development projects, and assists landowners with various natural resource related issues.  Mr. Scharver is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), has completed training at the Wetland Training Institute for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual – Wetland Delineation Certification Program, and has completed Ohio Woodland Stewardship and Timber Harvest Management trainings.  extension 2031; email mscharver@lakecountyohio.gov

Pam Brown - (2000) - District Secretary/Treasurer - B.S. Business Administration from Lake Erie College. Pam is responsible for all district financial transactions & analyses and state-mandated reporting requirements for annual meeting & elections, public records, and financial reporting. She maintains all employee records and provides administrative support to the Board.  She is responsible for daily office administration and represents the District as point of contact for the public.  In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, birding, music, knitting and reading, as well as playing with her assortment of dogs and cats. extension 2730; email pbrown@lakecountyohio.gov

Chad Edgar - (2000) - Urban Stream Specialist - B.S. Geology from Ashland University.  Primary Contact for Lake County landowners that are experiencing property damage due to flooding and erosion and other stream related complaints.  Designs and assists with installation of stream restoration projects.  Serves as District’s GIS technician, creating maps and managing information.  Provides technical assistance to watershed conservation groups.  Identifies properties with unique or important riparian resources throughout the County that are worthy of protection through easement or government programs.  Inventorying stream habitat/quality on a watershed wide basis and creation of comprehensive watershed management plans. Chad’s personal interests are in traditional archery, armchair whitetail biology, and enigmatic politics.  extension 2032; e-mail cedgar@lakecountyohio.gov 

Beth Landers - (2003) - Education/Information Coordinator - B.S. Environmental Science from Marietta College, M.S. Environmental Education from Audubon Expedition Institute.  Beth conducts classroom programs in local schools, provides information to teachers, coordinates Watershed Watch, and assists with Envirothon contests.  She creates district displays and edits CrosSection, the district newsletter, and Muddy Hands, an education newsletter.  The annual tree sale and  web site maintenance are also among her duties.  In her spare time, she goes backpacking and photographing, knits, quilts, cleans up after her pets, and plans her next trip.  extension 2033; email blanders@lakecountyohio.gov

Paul Bowyer P.G. - (2006) - Stormwater Specialist - B.A. Geology from The College of Wooster .  Paul works with the County Municipalities, communities, and developers to encourage the use of environmentally sound and innovative stormwater quality design elements and practices.  Paul also helps administer the local communities’ erosion and sediment control rules.  Mr. Bowyer has 15 years of experience in private environmental consulting, including extensive wetland knowledge and experience.  He serves as a resource for the District, communities, and land owners on a wide range of environmental issues and areas.  extension 2092; email pbowyer@lakecountyohio.gov

Maurine Orndorff - (2006) - Agricultural Programs Technician - B.S. Geography from Ohio University , M.A. Geography from Kent State University . Maurine is responsible for planning and managing the District’s agricultural sustainability and farmland preservation program. She works with local officials, landowners, nurseries and vineyard operators to promote agricultural viability in the county. She assists landowners in applications to state and federal agricultural land protection and sustainability programs, works with communities to develop agriculturally sensitive zoning and planning, and educates residents about the economic and social contributions of agriculture in Lake County .  extension 5863; email morndorff@lakecountyohio.gov