
Board of Directors
Board Elections are underway
Kent has 3 board seats open and 4 individuals running. To vote absentee stop by our office. To vote in the general election join us at our annual meeting on March 19th, 2026 starting at 5pm located at the Rockford Sportsman Club.
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Meet the Candidates for the 2026 Kent Conservation District election:
James DeYoung
Karlyn "Karly" Koetje
Jacob Northuis
McKenna Rivers
To learn more about the candidates click on the PFD.
Current District Board of Directors
Kent Chair & MACD President – Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Miller (Agronomist/ Conservationist)
Vice-Chair – James DeYoung (CJD Consulting)
Director – Karly Koetje (Two Rivers Farm)
Director – Collin Crumback (Village of Freeport and Private Farmer)
Director – C.J. Biggs (Varnum Law)
Associate Directors
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Interested in Being a Board Member?
Your time and expertise are appreciated! If you have a passion for preserving the natural resources in Kent County then this would be a great way to get involved.
There are a variety of opportunities to be involved - talk to one of our board members to see how you can make a difference or call the office to discuss being a board member. If you know of someone who may be interested, please pass our information along.
