Our People
We work with private landowners to protect natural resources now and for future generations.
Our People
We ARE here to help!
Clackamas SWCD helps people take care of their land and natural resources. We believe being honest and building trust is very important. We are here to help you with a full plan or just some advice.
Here’s what we promise:
- We will be friendly and respectful.
- We will always be honest and fair.
- We will keep your information private.
- We will listen to your worries about your land.
- We will help you find ways to fix problems.
- We will help you find ways to work within your budget.
- We will answer you as quickly as possible when you contact us.
Our Board
In Oregon, Soil and Water Conservation Districts are local units of government with elected boards of five or seven directors.
In the Clackamas SWCD, five directors are elected from specific zones and two directors are elected “at large” from anywhere in the District.
Board of Directors
| Zone | Name | Biography | Role | Term expires | Represents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jan Lee Weinberg | Biography | Member | 2028 | At-large Director 1 |
| 0 | Roger Fantz | Biography | Treasurer | 2026 | At-large Director 2 |
| 1 | Jesse Nelson | Biography | Vice Chair | 2026 | Boring, Sandy and our northeast county area |
| 2 | Jim Johnson | Biography | Member | 2024 | Oregon City, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Clackamas County urban/rural interface |
| 3 | Joe Matteo | Biography | Member | 2028 | Canby, Carus, central/west Clackamas County |
| 4 | Joan Zuber | Biography | Secretary | 2026 | Molalla and southwest Clackamas County |
| 5 | Don Guttridge | Biography | Chair | 2026 | Estacada and central/east Clackamas County |
Associate Directors
| Name | Term ends | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Nicki Passarella | January 2027 | 1 |
| Matt Bunch | December 2026 | 3 |
7
board members
5
zones
Who Represents You?
Oregon has Soil and Water Conservation Districts with elected boards. Our Board has seven directors. Five represent specific zones in Clackamas County, and two are elected from anywhere in the District. Each director serves for four years.
The public is welcome to attend board meetings, share comments, and join our Board as associate members.
District Staff
Meet the friendly team at Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District! We are here to help you with your land and conservation questions. Just give us a call!
Conservation Planning Department
WeedWise Department
Makayla Hartness
WeedWise Technician
Hayden Jorde
Seasonal WeedWise Technician
Samantha Kelly
Seasonal WeedWise Technician
Education and Outreach Department
District Operations Department
Land Management Department
Career Opportunities
We currently have no open positions
“
One of the things I like most about my job is helping landowners realize their stewardship and conservation goals. I really love working with rivers, but I enjoy conservation work in the uplands as well.
—Jenne Reische, Conservation Planning Program Manager
We are here for YOU!
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
