Board & Staff

2022 District Board of Supervisors

Similar to the other Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Ohio, the Lucas SWCD is run by a board of five members who are publicly elected by county residents. Board members determine the district's long-term strategic goals, hire staff, and approve all budget decisions. They must attend one meeting a month and serve staggered terms of three years, so at least one member is up for election every year.

Want to get involved? Contact the office to request a ballot for the annual election - or if you would like to run! 

Diane DeYonker
Chair

Diane is a former Natural Resource Instructor through Toledo Public Schools and since retiring, volunteers for many organizations in the area. She has been a Board Supervisor since 2014.

Kevin Joyce
Vice-Chair

Kevin most recently served as the executive director of The Black Swamp Conservancy for 7 years and is a member of the Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) of Lucas County. He has been a Board Supervisor since 2021.

Jim Vogelbacher
Secretary

Jim is a farmer in Jerusalem Township and has incorporated many conservation practices on his farm. He has been a Board Supervisor since March 2017.

Stephen Loeffler
Treasurer

Steve has been farming for the past 41 years and also has experience in livestock and ditch maintenance. He has been a Board Supervisor since 2012.

Tom Schoen
Fiscal Agent

Tom owns and operates Landscape Construction Inc. and Vintage Gardens, through which he transforms landscapes into beautiful and ecologically functional spaces. He has been a Board Supervisor since 2014.

Lucas SWCD Board meetings for 2022 will be held in the 4H Club Room at the Lucas County Fairgrounds (1406 Key St.) at 9:00 AM on the 4th Tuesday of each month with the exception of: June 28 at 5:00 PM at BCCA (7790 Schadel Rd.); November 15; and December 13.

2022 Board Meeting Dates:
January 25; February 22; March 22; April 26; May 24;
June 28; July 26; August 23; September 27; October 25; November 15; December 13