Executive Director
mark.shoemaker@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5638
Executive Director oversees all park operations including staff members and their training, develops short and long term operation and acquisition plans and budgets.
Read BioSite Manager, Mt. Crescent Ski Area
chris.andrew@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-545-9135
Maintenance & Operations Technician, Mt. Crescent Ski Area
dan.borgaila@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-545-9135
Environmental Education Coordinator
amy.campagna@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-242-1189
The Environmental Education Coordinator oversees all daily operations of the Environmental Education Department.
Read BioNaturalist
dustin.clayton@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5834
Naturalists are responsible for the development, presentation, coordination, promotion, and scheduling of environmental education programming including in-school presentations, field trips, summer camps and public programs.
Read BioBotna Bend Park Ranger
jon.fenner@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-741-5465
Botna Bend Park Ranger is responsible for maintenance of Botna Bend Park as well as the care and management of the elk and bison herds and also the management of Old Town Park and the Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area.
Read BioArrowhead Park Ranger
david.fischer@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-485-2295
Arrowhead Park Ranger handles park and campground maintenance, supervision and scheduling of staff and rentals.
Read BioDeputy Director
jeff.franco@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5831
Under the Executive Director, the Deputy Director assists with the management and day-to-day operations of park operations as well as our Environmental Education and Natural Areas Management programs.
Read BioNatural Resource Specialist
chad.graeve@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-545-5832
The Natural Resource Specialist is responsible for natural areas management on all county owned properties and operation of private lands program.
Read BioPromotions & Outreach Coordinator
kylie.jacott@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5835
The Promotions & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for managing communications and leading promotions for parks, facilities, amenities and operations.
Read BioVolunteer & Facilities Coordinator
dana.kruse@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-545-3283
The Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for managing volunteer efforts, the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center, facilities reservations and supporting volunteer programming, including: the Welcome Desk at Hitchcock, HawkWatch, Loess Hills Nordic Patrol, Camp Hosts and more.
Read BioHitchcock Nature Center Park Ranger
chad.kunze@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5833
Hitchcock Nature Center Park Ranger is responsible for park and campground maintenance, law enforcement and staff supervision.
Read BioMaintenance & Operations Technician, Mt. Crescent Ski Area
ray.mehaffy@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-545-9135
Narrows River Park Ranger
ryan.penney@pottcounty-ia.gov
402-490-1290
Narrows River Park Ranger is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the park including law enforcement, guest services, maintenance and shelter rentals.
Read BioNatural Resource Technician
aric.ping@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5836
The Natural Resources Technician is responsible for assisting the Natural Resource Specialist with development and implementation of land management plans and presentation of education programs and projects that promote conservation ethics, natural resource appreciation and county parks, facilities, and properties.
Read BioNaturalist
rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-242-1197
Naturalists are responsible for the development, presentation, coordination, promotion, and scheduling of environmental education programming including in-school presentations, field trips, summer camps and public programs.
Read BioAssistant Park Ranger
cory.thomas@pottcounty-ia.gov
402-676-4507
Botna Bend Park Assistant Park Ranger is responsible for maintenance of Botna Bend Park as well as the care and management of the elk and bison herds and also the management of Old Town Park and the Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area.
Read BioOffice Coordinator
kimberly.wickersham@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5638
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support services and assistance to the Conservation Board Executive Director and conservation staff members.
Read BioNatural Resource Technician
jeremy.yost@pottcounty-ia.gov
712-328-5749
The Natural Resources Technician is responsible for assisting the Natural Resource Specialist with development and implementation of land management plans and presentation of education programs and projects that promote conservation ethics, natural resource appreciation and county parks, facilities, and properties.
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