Board of Directors

Board Of Directors

Washtenaw County Conservation District

A five-member Board of Directors governs the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Members are elected by residents of the District at the annual meeting, which will take place June 6, 2026 at 12p.m., during the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace. Directors serve four-year terms, are non-salaried, and receive a meeting allowance and reimbursement for mileage and actual expenses. Scroll down for more information on the 2026 Board of Director elections.

The Board is responsible for the development and implementation of all District programs, financial management, organizational oversight, and long-term strategic planning. The Board meets monthly to receive staff reports, plan programs and activities, approve bills, and review financial plans.

Board Meetings

Meet the Board of Directors

Shannon Brines

he/his

Board Chair

shannon@brines.net
Jill Dohner

Board Vice-Chair

jill.dohner@macd.org
Maegen Gabriel

she/her

Board Treasurer
Brandon Henes

Board Secretary
Patricia Denig

Board Staff Liaison, HR Committee

2026 Board Elections and Annual Meeting

Board Candidate Info and How To Vote:

In-person voting and the election will take place during the Annual Meeting on June 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. at the Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). The Annual Meeting will consist of a key note speaker, a brief review of WCCD's accomplishments in 2025, and the Board of Director Elections. Candidates seeking election to the Board of Directors are Shannon Brines and Jill Dohner, both of whom reside in Webster Township. Please click on their photos above for the candidate profiles. To vote, be sure to bring proof of residency (see below under Eligibility).

Absentee Voting:

Starting 8 a.m. on April 20, 2026 until 12 p.m. on June 5th, 2026, residents may vote by absentee ballot at the WCCD office located at 705 N. Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Be sure to bring proof of residency (see below under Eligibility).

Eligibility:

Residents of legal age (i.e. 18 years and older) who can demonstrate residency in the Conservation District (i.e. Washtenaw County) by one (1) piece of identification are eligible to vote in this election. Acceptable forms of ID include: voter registration card, driver’s license, or other picture ID, indicating a local address, or a tax bill in their name with a principal residence exemption listed.

Questions:

If you have questions or would like to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you, please email info@washtenawcd.org or call our main office number at 734-302-8715. Be sure to provide your name and mailing address if leaving a message.

Be A Conservation Leader in Washtenaw County:

Serve as a WCCD Board Director

Interested in being a candidate for a future election? Please review and submit the following:

Director Information and Interest Form

Serve as a WCCD Board Associate Director

The WCCD is always seeking volunteers interested in serving as Associate Directors. Associate Directors are non-voting members of the WCCD leadership team and are appointed by the Board of Directors. To learn more, check out the link below:

Associate Director Information and Interest Form