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Executive Director

Tristan Hewitt
Tristan joined the district in April 2019 as the Executive Director. He is from West Branch, Michigan and graduated from CMU with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. He previously worked as a Farm Bill Technician for Sanilac County, Michigan.  Tristan is an outdoor enthusiast and loves northern Michigan. He also loves traveling, spending time with his family, and learning. 

Conservation Technician

​Jake Swedberg
​Hello! My name is Jake Swedberg and I am just starting with the Gladwin County Conservation District as a Technical Assistant. I earned a degree in Conservation Biology from Lake Superior State University in 2020. Before joining Gladwin County I worked for the Michigan DNR as a Seasonal Wildlife Assistant and as an Ecological Restoration Technician in the private contracting sector. When not working I enjoy bird watching, hiking, and traveling to new places! I look forward to learning about Gladwin County and providing conservation assistance in your area. 

Soil Erosion Agent

Greg Dunham
Greg joined the district in 2017 after retiring from Harrison Public schools as a Science Teacher. Greg enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.