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Executive Director
Tristan Hewitt [email protected] 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. |
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Community Outreach & Conservation Educator
Marah Ranke [email protected] Marah grew up in Ingham County and graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources Management. She previously worked in the Huron-Manistee National Forests as a Forestry Technician in Wellston, MI. She loves birding, hiking, reading, and hanging out with her cat after work. As the Community Outreach and Conservation Educator, Marah hopes to foster relationships in the community and to share her passion for conservation. |
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District Forester
Mike Dittenber [email protected] Phone: 248 - 480 - 9406 Mike joined our team in May of 2025 and is from Midland, Michigan. He covers Clare and Gladwin Counties as the Forest Assistance Program Forester. Mike has a M.S. in Forestry from Michigan State University and has a passion for assisting landowners in meeting their family forest goals. Mike is a Candidate Certified Forester with the Society of American Foresters, is a Certified Inspector for the American Tree Farm System, a Forest Wetlands and Habitat System Inspector for the MAEAP program and is a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in the Forestry Category. In his free time Mike enjoys hiking, biking, fishing and visiting our State Parks. District Forester |
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CM-CISMA Coordinator
Molly Lewis [email protected] Molly grew up in Midland County and is our Central Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species (CISMA) Coordinator. She covers Gladwin, Clare, Isabella, Midland, and Gratiot counties. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on natural resources and conservation. She's worked with the Gladwin DNR as a non-career wildlife assistant in the past and has enjoyed working with the Gladwin community as well as getting involved in its land management. Molly enjoys hiking and kayaking with her dog as well as many other outdoor activities. As the CISMA Coordinator, her goal is to help build partnerships, educate the public on invasive species, and take an active role in minimizing their growth in the Saginaw Bay Watershed. |
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Conservation Specialist
Ashley Danielak [email protected] Ashley is a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor's in Environmental Science with a minor in Integrated Sciences. She has past experience as a Conservation Educator and Waterfront Director for the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp, where she spent her summers fostering a love for the outdoors and environmental stewardship. In her free time, she enjoys disc golfing, hiking, and embracing every opportunity to connect with the natural world. As the Conservation Specialist, Ashley's primary role is to help protect and conserve natural resources within Gladwin County. |