Meet Our Conservation Team

District Administrator  

Darlene Brewster 

Darlene was born and raised in western Pike County. She and husband, Joe, reside on their family's hay and cattle 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. She brings to the district a strong agricultural background, and an eagerness to serve her community.  Darlene has worked in public service and for the Pike Soil and Water Conservation District for 26 years.   

Resource Specialist 

Katie Brunner 

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. 

Chair

Carla Buckler 

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.

Vice Chair

Dave Adams

Dave and wife, Kristina, reside in Waverly, Ohio. Dave is a 1968 graduate of Waverly
High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with a major in
Forest Products from The Ohio State University in 1972. His career spanned 40 years in
the forest products industry and included wholesaling, manufacturing, importing,
exporting and sales management. He has served and provided leadership on the Pike
Soil and Water Conservation District Board for 9 years. He previously served as a
Director of the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Dave is enjoying
retirement, keeping busy on his farm and spending time with grandkids.

Secretary/Treasurer

Mike Milam 

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.

Fiscal Agent 

Alicia Lowe 

​ 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. 

Member 

Timothy Dickerson

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.