Administration of the Stark SWCD is the responsibility of a five-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected for three-year terms. Members of the Board must reside in the county. Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please call the office at 330-830-7700 x 103 to confirm date, time and location.

The Board

Jim Halter

Jim is presently serving as Board Chairman.  He has been on the Board since 2000.  He presides at all meetings, plans the order of business and observes proper parlimentary procedures during the meetings.  Jim resides and farms in Jackson Township.

Rodney Campbell

Rodney serves as Board Secretary.  He is responsible for signing the Board minutes, notifying members of meetings, and handling correspondence on behalf of the Board.  Rodney is a dairy and grain farmer in Washington Township.  

Scott Briggs

Scott serves as the Vice-Chairman.  He is a grain farmer and business owner from Pike Township.  In addition to farming 250 acres, Scott owns J&B Feed.  J&B is a drive-up feed store.  He also recently opened MarSco Stables for horse boarding.  He graduated from ATI with a degree in Ag Business and Ohio State with a degree in Agronomy.  Scott has over 12 years of experience with Tuscarawas SWCD as MNM Technician and Program Administrator.  When he finds free time, Scott enjoys fishing and going to auctions.  He feels it is important to keep an agricultural voice on the Board but also recognizes the need to adapt to the changing landscapes in Stark County

John Speicher

John serves as Fiscal Agent.  He is responsible for the maintenance of currently owned equipment and vehicles, as well as purchase of new.  John is a dairy farmer in Tuscarawas Township, where he also serves as Township Trustee.

Randy Pero

Randy was elected last November and his term began Jan. 1, 2010.  Randy lives in the East Canton area with his wife and four children.  This January Randy took over the operations of his family's farm and is the third generation in the Pero family to do so.  Randy has served on various boards including: Farm Bureau and the Tri-County Milk Producers.  If Randy can manage to find any free time, he likes to  go hunting and fishing with his wife and kids.

The Staff

Carolyn Gabric
Carolyn is the District Administrator.  She is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the District.  Carolyn manages the staff and works closely with the Board of Supervisors in handling finances, policies, training, and planning.

Julie Berbari
Julie is the Urban Resource Coordinator.  She supervises and works closely with the urban technicians and oversees the implementation of the County's Water Quality Regulations.

Jodi Cespedes
Jodi is the District Secretary/Administrative Assistant.  In addition to her many receptionist and clerical duties, she is also responsible for the billing of our services and the maintenance of our records and files.  She works closely with the District Administrator and performs many Board related requests.

Tyson Lamielle
Tyson is the Urban/Ag Technician.  He inspects and monitors sites that fall under the County's Water Quality Regulations.  As Ag Technician, he administers the Pollution Abatement procedures and assists NRCS with technical help when needed.  

Andy Bayham
Andy is the District Conservationist for USDA-NRCS.  He administers the USDA conservation programs.