WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL
PIKE COUNTY!
Carla Buckler, Chairman
Carla is a lifetime resident of Pike County. She and husband, Denny reside on their family farm in Sunfish Township. The couple have three children, Jennifer, Jonathon and Jordan. Carla is employed with Mid-America Conservation Services as an Administrative Assistant.
Mike Milam, Secretary/ Treasurer
Mike lives on his 85 acre Zahn's Corner farm with wife, Linda. The couple have three adult children David, Dennis and Amy. Mike worked thirty-seven years as a Chemical Engineer and Manager at the Atomic Plant in Piketon, Ohio. The Milam's farm consists of pasture and woodland with acres being set aside for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). He is a 25-year member of the Piketon's Lions Club and a 50-year member of the Waverly Presbyterian Church where he serves as Assistant Treasurer and Bookkeeper. Mike has served on the Pike SWCD Board for six years.
Alicia Lowe, Fiscal Agent
Alicia Lowe loves and brings vast knowledge of pollinators, specifically the monarch butterfly, to the board. She and husband, Steven, own and operate Butterfly Creek Preserve. The Lowe's invite the public to the pollinator habitat, located near Beaver, Ohio, to learn, explore, and grow a greater appreciation for pollinators. Alicia and Steve also have Monarch Weigh Station#21910 located at Butterfly Creek Preserve.
Katie Brunner, Resource Specialist
Katie Brunner was raised and resides on her family farm in Stockdale. She comes from a strong agriculture background and her family's hillside farm and its challenges make her no stranger to strong conservation practices. Being raised with these practices she looks forward to working with producers in the county to keep up with current conservation practices as well as helping implement new ones. Katie was very involved in 4-H growing up and likes to be involved in youth programs. She is new to the district but looks forward to being part of Soil and Water Conservation in Pike County for years to come.
TIMOTHY DICKERSON, MEMBER
Tim is a lifetime resident of Pike County. He and wife, Ginny, reside in Beaver Village. The couple have four children and four grandchildren. Tim is the Pike County Emergency Management Director. He serves as Chairman to the Board and brings a vast knowledge of Pike County and it's natural resources to the District.
Darlene Brewster, District Administrator
Darlene was born and raised in Pike County. She and husband Joe reside on their family farm in Newton Twp. Darlene's natural love of the outdoors and wildlife drew her to the field of conservation. She enjoys working with the youth in the community to bring awareness to the importance of our natural resources and the need to protect them. She brings to the district a strong agricultural background, and an eagerness to serve her community. Darlene has worked in public service and for Pike SWCD for 25 years.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Office phone: (740) 947-5353 ext. 3145
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The Pike Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) was formed on April 6, 1949. The District is a local unit of government and legal subdivision of the State of Ohio. Pike SWCD was organized for the purpose of developing a program for the conservation of soil and water resources. It's governed by a board of supervisors that is composed of five local individuals elected by landowners and residents of Pike County. These individuals do not receive a salary and are elected to three-year terms.