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Staff:

Resource Conservationist

Samantha Tappenbeck

Samantha Tappenbeck has lived in the Flathead Valley since 2010. She has a Master of Science in Systems Ecology from the University of Montana, and previous experience working for the Montana Association of Conservation Districts and the Flathead Lake Biological Station. She lives with her husband and two children in the foothills of the Swan Mountains. When not in the office, you can find her floating a river or hiking with her dogs.

samantha@flatheadcd.org

Administrator

Ginger Kauffman

Ginger Kauffman has been with the Flathead Conservation District for 28 plus years. She and her husband live in what they call the share-zone (woods with LOTS of wildlife). She enjoys all things creative and has a great appreciation for this amazing place we call home.

gingerk@flatheadcd.org

Conservation Program Manager

Jessie Walthers

Jessie Walthers is a native New Englander who moved to Utah in 2001 and then to the Flathead Valley in 2015.  She has enjoyed working as a teacher, an environmental educator and a director of conservation programs in land management, stewardship and watershed education.  She holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Utah in American Studies, with an emphasis in Environmental Policy and Law. She loves exploring our beautiful valley with family, friends, and pets.

jessie@flatheadcd.org


Board of Supervisors:

Conservation Districts are governed by a Board of Supervisors. Flathead Conservation District has a seven-member board, comprised of five elected supervisors and two appointed urban supervisors. Associate Supervisors serve in a non-voting, advisory role to the Board of Supervisors.

Board SeatNameOfficer PositionTerm ExpiresExpertiseWith FCD Since
Elected SupervisorPete WollChair12/31/2024Engineering & Agriculture1996
Elected SupervisorDonna PridmoreSecretary/Treasurer12/31/2024Hydrology & Soils2019
Elected SupervisorRoger MarsonetteVice Chair12/31/2026Engineering & Natural Resources2022
Elected SupervisorScott Rumsey12/31/2026Fisheries Biology & Stream Permitting2021
Elected SupervisorBill Yankee12/31/2026Education, Water Resources & Management2022
Urban SupervisorVACANT
Urban SupervisorMike Kopitzke12/31/2025Forest & Water Resources, Land Use Planning2023
Associate SupervisorMark SideriusFarming & Agriculture, Water Management2008
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