Michael AhrPosition: Executive DirectorPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 201Michael joined Benton SWCD in April 2021 as the Natural Resource Conservation Program Manager, and became Executive Director in February 2025. Before…
Candace MackeyPosition: Operations CoordinatorPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 200Candace Mackey joined Benton SWCD as Operations Coordinator in November 2022. Candace administrates the District’s day to day business. Her job is to…
Sara RobertsPosition: Community Engagement CoordinatorPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 205Sara coordinates the district’s communications, social media, and marketing, and also manages our education and outreach efforts. Her job is to raise…
Teresa MattesonPosition: Soil ConservationistPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 204With a passion for decomposition, Teresa has practiced composting at home and shared methods with her community for about a quarter century…
Cierra DawsonPosition: Plant Program CoordinatorPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 203Cierra joined Benton SWCD as the Conservation Outreach Assistant in September 2024. She serves as a link between the District and other partner…
Brad RemseyPosition: Resource ConservationistPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 202Brad joined the Benton SWCD team in January of 2025. He has been fascinated by agriculture and land use for over a decade. His diverse experience…
Tatum VanHawkinsPosition: Habitat ConservationistPhone: 541-753-7208 ext. 206Tatum joined the Benton SWCD team in June of 2025. With a background working for SWCD’s across the west, Tatum comes with extensive knowledge of…
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