August 7, 2023 - Savannah, GA – GACD has been lucky to have a number of individuals willing to make long-term commitments as District Supervisors on the boards of their local Conservation Districts. We appreciate the tireless efforts made by District Supervisors in conserving, protecting, and improving the natural resources in their local areas. GACD recognizes District Supervisors each year for dedication to their local Conservation District and natural resources conservation in the state of Georgia. Supervisors who reach 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 service year milestones receive a pin of service.
10 YEARS
GROUP 1
Cory Rayburn, Fulton County
Russ Walters, Lamar County
William Grizzle, Limestone Valley
Wes Fogle, Limestone Valley
Ryan Johnson, Roosevelt
Rick Minter, Towaliga
GROUP 2
Jerry Dowdy, Brier Creek
Fred Smith, Oconee River
Ray Rozier , Oconee River
Hoyt Brown, Piedmont
Ricky Yarbrough, Piedmont
Pat Weems, Piedmont
Evan Hellenga, Stephens County
Lakie Meeks, Stephens County
GROUP 3
Mark Masters, Lower Chattahoochee River
Preston Jimmerson, Middle South Georgia
Ross Kendrick, Middle South Georgia
Lindsay “Doc” Holliday, Ocmulgee River
Sam Morton, Ocmulgee River
GROUP 4
Joseph Burns, Ogeechee River
Jackie Davis, Ogeechee River
Ross Ferrell, Satilla River
Jim Waters, Satilla River
Kristy Arnold, Satilla River
Pictured (Left to Right): Mark Masters - Lower Chattahoochee River SWCD, Wes Fogle - Limestone Valley SWCD, Fred Smith - Oconee River SWCD, Jerry Dowdy - Brier Creek SWCD, and Ray Rozier - Oconee River SWCD.
20 YEARS
GROUP 1
Jim Lanier, Cobb County
Harvey Milner, Pine Mountain
GROUP 3
David Holton, Flint River
GROUP 4
Bill Darsey, Alapaha
Garry Spires, Altamaha
David Green, Central Georgia
Danny Hogan, Central Georgia
Pictured (left to right): Jim Lanier - Cobb County SWCD, Harvey Milner - Pine Mountain SWCD, and Danny Hogan - Central Ga SWCD
30 YEARS
GROUP 1
Carl Brack, West Georgia
GROUP 2
Dennis Brown, Broad River
Rick Crawford, Columbia County
Jane Hemmer, Hall County
Roger Sheppard, Stephens County
GROUP 3
Ralph Balkcom Jr, Lower Chattahoochee River
Thomas Coleman Jr, Middle South Georgia
GROUP 4
Cecil Stafford Jr, Coastal
Pictured (left to right): Cecil Stafford, Jr - Coastal Ga SWCD, Dennis Brown - Broad River SWCD, and Jane Hemmer - Hall County SWCD.
40 YEARS
GROUP 2
Mike Haynes, Hall County
GROUP 4
Edward Zipperer, Coastal
50 YEARS
GROUP 1
Frank Jordan, Pine Mountain
GROUP 2
Phillip Standard, Upper Ocmulgee River
Thank you and Congratulations to all District Supervisors for your service!
GACD’s online training program was created to provide a complete and detailed training on Conservation Districts available 24/7. We created it per the NACD guidelines and recently received a Gold rating for the program upon their review.
The following District Supervisors completed our online training program:
Jacob Bailey - Rockdale County Conservation District
Jimmy Bramblett - Lower Chattahoochee Conservation District
Glenn Cook - Satilla River Conservation District
John Hogue - Central Georgia Conservation District
Lakie Meeks - Stephens County Conservation District
Lucretia Norman - Satilla River Conservation District
Judith Northcutt - Lower Chattahoochee Conservation District
Deetra Poindexter - Clayton County Conservation District
Wayne Swanson - Blue Ridge Conservation District
Dana Tripp - GACD
Wayne WIlliford - Brier Creek Conservation District
Pictured (left to right): Jimmy Bramblett - Lower Chattahoochee SWCD, Deetra Poindexter - Clayton County SWCD, Jacob Bailey - Rockdale County SWCD, Wayne Swanson - Blue Ridge Mountain SWCD, Lucretia Norman - Satilla River SWCD, Glen Cook - Satilla River SWCD, and Judy Northcutt - Lower Chattahoochee River SWCD.
The mission of GACD is to advocate for the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources by providing organization, leadership and a unified strategic direction to the Conservation Districts of the state. For more information on GACD or to explore opportunities on how you can support our efforts, please visit us online at www.gacd.us or on Facebook @GACDConserve.