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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 Specialist

​Jake Swedberg
​Hello! My name is Jake Swedberg and I am with the Gladwin County Conservation District as a Conservation Specialist. 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. 

Forester

Joe Nash

Joe Nash grew up in a small town in Michigan's lower peninsula exploring the outdoors. He graduated in May 2020 as the "Outstanding Senior in Forestry" at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, and then dove into the research side of forest ecology and obtained his Master of Science Degree in Forest Resource Management from SUNY ESF in Syracuse, NY. Joe has a diverse background in forest soils, forest inventories, downed wood, data analysis, and forest biomass and carbon calculations.
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​Joe returned to Michigan in 2022 with the aim of spreading his knowledge and passion of forest ecosystems, and to work with the public to promote sustainable forest management. 
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you have regarding trees on your property or about conservation programs that may be available to you. Joe is here to help you better understand, plan, manage, protect, and utilize your forest resources.