WHO WE ARE
The Grand Traverse Conservation District Staff and Board of Directors are passionate and motivated in pursuit of our mission. Our expertise is as diverse as our staff, spanning a broad range of sciences, arts and humanities! Learn more about individual staff and board members below.
Conservation District Staff
Koffi Kpachavi
Executive Director
Joe Arnold
Nature Center Groundskeeper
Adam Brown
Agricultural Program Coordinator
Cameron Evans
Parklands Steward
Miranda Fraley
Environmental Educator
Breanna Hannula
Produce Safety Technician
Alli Hettmer
Program & Operations Coordinator
Ellie Johnson
District Forester
Reb Ratliff
Parklands Steward
Aspen Schupbach
Education Specialist
Lauren Shaffner
MAEAP Technician
Irene Stibitz
Community Engagement Specialist
Rachel Straughen
Education Director
Sam Wallace
TOPP Technician
Sara Vaughan
Director of Conservation
Ranay Vig
Finance Coordinator
Tom Vitale
Parklands Steward
Conservation District Board of Directors
Andy Blodgett
Chair
Jan Engle
Vice- Chair
Dario Primo
Board Member
Doug Leonhardt
Board Member
Dr. Thomas Wertz
Board Member