Laura Norcutt | Board Chair
Laura is a retired federal wildlife biologist with 32 years working for the U.S. Peace Corps, USDA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Her background includes experience in aquaculture, wildlife damage management, natural resource plan development, and aquatic invasive species. In 2017, she moved to Midland County with her husband to a 40 acre property in Sanford; they plan to manage it for wildlife, honey bees, chickens, vegetables and fruit. Laura also wants to work with the community to help promote renewable land management and sustainable agricultural practices. |
Kevin Mudd | Board Member
Kevin was born and raised in Midland County, and has been employed at the Midland County Road Commission for 21 years. His family was involved in 4-H for 12 years, and operates a family crop/livestock farm; they are currently working toward a Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) certification. Kevin believes in the importance of soil conservation and is motivated to do his part to preserve the land for future generations. |
David Ruhle | Board Member
David was born and raised in the Midland area community on a family farm. He is a retired bridge builder and has experience involved with structural engineering. David is close to the environment and conservation daily, and is involved in gardening, farming, and managing a cow-calf operation. David desires to help build a stronger community with the Midland Conservation District. |
Amy Klopf | Board Member
Amy is a teacher at Coleman Elementary School. She is currently teaching 5th & 6th grade Science and Literacy. She has been teaching for 19 years with 11 of them in Coleman. Recently, she worked with CMU/Belle Isle on a fellowship based on Place and Project Based Learning as well as U of M on the topic of sustainability. Currently, she is working alongside the Agriculture/8th grade STEM Teacher, Eric Fischer to develop a Forest Lab near the school. Amy is the mother of two boys, Ty-16 and Parker-10. She has been married to her husband Chad for 19 years and has developed a strong bond with the Coleman Community as not just members of it but as coaches for the high school teams as well as community youth teams. |