Board of Supervisors

SWCD Board Supervisors play an important role in determining how soil and water resources are managed within the county.  They work cooperatively with local, state, and federal partners to establish soil and water conservation policy. SWCD’s serve as a focal point for identifying and addressing natural resource issues. They are elected or appointed to serve 4 year terms.

Supervisors meet monthly in Virginia to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with other local units of government and state agencies, and legislative priorities. Supervisors do not receive a salary, although they do receive $125 in compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for related expenses. The board meeting date and time is set annually by the board. The regular meeting is currently the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the District Office. 

Terms for nomination districts 2, 4 and 5 expire on 12/31/2024. Terms for nomination districts 1 and 3 expire on 12/31/2026.

• Peggy Pearson

  District 1, Chair

  Angora

  
• Gary Rantala

  District 2, Vice-Chair

  Embarrass

  
• Frank Modich

  District 3, Supervisor

  Hibbing

  
• Charles Bainter

  District 4, Treasurer

  Iron

  
• Mark Peterson

  District 5, Secretary

  Eveleth