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 took place June 6, 2026 from 8a.m. to 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.

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

Associate Board Directors

Susan Morley LaCroix

she/her

Associate Board Director

sumola@umich.edu
Robbin Pott

She/her

Associate Board Director

robbin@pottfarms.org

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