Board and Staff


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead

Committed to Conservation

 

The Cascadia Conservation District is self-governed by a volunteer Board of Supervisors who oversee the work of ten dedicated staff members with a broad range of expertise. Both are committed to the wise use of natural resources and understand the value of voluntary, locally-led conservation in our communities.

 


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Members of the Board of Supervisors serve three-year terms and work to establish priorities, set policy and supervise District staff. The Board consists of three members elected by District voters and two members appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission through an application process. The Board may also consist of associate members appointed by current Board members. Associate members may attend board meetings and weigh-in on issues, but are not granted voting rights.    

 Board of Supervisors

The Cascadia Conservation District Board of Supervisors holds regularly scheduled meetings on the third Thursday of every month.  The meetings begin at 3:30 PM and are held at the Cascadia Conservation District office on the ground floor of 215 Melody Lane in Wenatchee, Washington.  Meetings are open to the public. For updated meeting information visit our Meetings & Events page.
    

Josh Koempel, Chair

  

Hal Hawley, Vice Chair

 

Roger Wristen, Auditor

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Frank Andrews, Member

Jim Bartelme, Member

Larry Cordes, Associate
Conard Petersen, Associate picture coming soon!

 

Junell Wentz, Associate

       

Staff

Contact information for each employee is included below. Employees are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. Visit our Contact Us page for mailing information.
    

 

 

 

 

Susan Dretke
Resource Specialist 
(509) 664-9348

  

     

Peggy Entzel
District Administrator
(509) 664-9318


      

Valerie Hampton

Administrative Assistant
(509) 664-9310


       

Kurt Hosman
Project Coordinator
(509) 664-9322


         



Kate Koenig
Resource Specialist
(509) 664-9355

 

 

 

Julia Leach
AmeriCorps Member
(509) 664-9373

 


  

Amanda Levesque
Education & Outreach Specialist
(509) 664-9313


         

Phylisha Olin

Project Coordinator
(509) 664-9309


         

Mike Rickel

Program Manager
(509) 664-9345


       

Mike Sandidge

Resource Specialist

(509) 664-9386


         

Nada Wentz

Office Assistant
(509) 664-9370