District Fundamentals

Board of Directors

It is the Board of Directors’ role to provide guidance and direction as the Conservation District staff work to address the agricultural and resource needs of Indiana County. The Conservation District has agreements with the Departments of Environmental Protection and Agriculture to administer some of their programs, yet it is the Board of Directors that establish the overall mission and long range goals for enhancing Indiana County’s resources. The board includes four individuals associated with the agriculture community, two individuals from the urban community, and a Commissioner representative. All voting board members, with the exception of the Commissioner representative, serve four-year terms and are appointed by the County Commissioners. Individuals interested in serving as a board member or associate director should contact the Conservation District for more information.

Board Members (Voting)

• Sherene Hess: Commissioner Member, Chairperson
• Aaron Simpson: Rural Director, Treasurer
• Craig Andrie: Rural Director
• Janis Long: Public Member
• Barbara Peace: Rural Director, Vice Chairperson
• Cindy Rogers: Public Member
• Gregg VanHorn: Rural Director

Associate Directors (Non-Voting)

• Thomas Beresnyak
• Sara King
• John Somonick
• Alysha Trexler
• Joseph Yachoboskey
• Hunter Overdorff
• Doyle Freeman
• Charles Flinn