Staff and Programs Directory
 
 
Division Administration and Support Staff
 Administration (FAX: 614-262-2064)
Serve as Deuputy Chief for the Dept. and as Chief of Soil and Water Conservation,
and Recycling and Litter Prevention, helping provide leadership, management,
and marketing for ODNR, three divisions and numerous programs.  Also provides support to
Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Expertise in strategic planning,
legislative affairs, staff development and support, as well as soil, water, and
land management and protection.		 Karl Gebhardt,  Chief
 (614) 265-6610  karl.gebhardt@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist Chief with day to day operations of the division.  Responsible for and
work directly with managers and staff in the following program areas: 
Agriculture Nutrient issues, SWCDs, Watershed programs, Education, SWIMS and Soils.		 Michael Bailey, Assistant Chief
 (614) 265-6609  michael.bailey@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist Chief with day to day operations of the division.  Responsible for and
work directly with managers and staff in the following programs:  Dam Safety,
Floodplain Management, Groundwater Mapping and Technical Services, Water Inventory,
Waer Planning, Water Withdrawal Facilities Registration and Great Lakes Compact.		 Ted Lozier, P.E., Assistant Chief
 (614) 265-6728  ted.lozier@dnr.state.oh.us
Division primary point of contact for interactions with public,
support day to day operations of administrative and division staff		 Margie Stump, Administrative Assistant
 (614) 265-6398  margie.stump@dnr.state.oh.us
Administer website, including site design, creation of content, oversight of user
accounts, roles and permissions; develop print communications, including maps,
reports and technical illustrations.		 David Orr, Website & Publications Coordinator
 (614) 265-6713  dave.orr@dnr.state.oh.us
 Fiscal Management & Human Resources  (FAX: 614-265-7987)
Budget preparation and oversight including, fiscal administration of grants,
human resources functions, distribution and tracking of SWCD state matching funds 
and oversight of revenue and expenditures for the divisions.  Expertise in grant
administration, budgeting, accounting, and human resources.		 Jill Evans, Fiscal Officer
 (614) 265-6637  jill.evans@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist the Division fiscal officer in all aspects of personnel and fiscal oversight. Tanisha Barnett, Fiscal Specialist
 (614) 265-6718  tanisha.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us
 

Conservation Engineering
Work Areas

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Conservation Engineering and Technical Assistance
Administration (FAX 614-262-2064)
Serve as conservation engineering administrator. This program provides oversight
and engineering approval for conservation projects such as: animal waste storage structures,
stream bank stability projects, water control structures, channel design projects, and
erosion/sediment control practices. Assistance is in conjunction with Ohio Agricultural
Pollution Abatement Law, Ohio Petition Ditch Laws, and/or USDA Farm Bill Programs.
This program is also responsible for oversight of the Agricultural Impact Mitigation
Agreement (AIMA) for pipeline construction projects throughout Ohio.		 Kirk Hines, P.E., , Administrator
kirk.hines@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6617
Fax: (614) 262-2064
Engineers
Area I Conservation Engineer, Responsibilities: design, construction inspection, and
approval of various conservation practices including but not limited to waterways, grade
stabilization structures, manure management structures, wetlands and drainage projects
both private and group.  Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints,
conduct training for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP, WRP.  Also serve on the
Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Mark Seger, PE, Conservation Engineer
mark.seger@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
12571 St Rt 309
W Kenton, OH 43326		 Phone: (419) 673-0456
Fax: (419) 425-4147
Serve as conservation engineering administrator. This program provides oversight
and engineering approval for conservation projects such as: animal waste storage structures,
stream bank stability projects, water control structures, channel design projects, and
erosion/sediment control practices. Assistance is in conjunction with Ohio Agricultural
Pollution Abatement Law, Ohio Petition Ditch Laws, and/or USDA Farm Bill Programs.
This program is also responsible for oversight of the Agricultural Impact Mitigation
Agreement (AIMA) for pipeline construction projects throughout Ohio.		 Kirk Hines, P.E., Conservation Engineer
kirk.hines@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 562-0145
Fax: (440) 647-6164
Design, construction inspection, and approval of various conservation
practices including but not limited to waterways, grade stabilization structures,
manure management structures, and drainage projects both private and group. 
Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints, conduct training
for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP.  Serve as
the local contact for conservation initiatives involving Grand Lake St. Marys
and local coordination of the Miami Conservancy District's Nutrient Trading Program. 
Also serve on the Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Terry Mescher, P.E., Conservation Engineer
terry.mescher@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
822 Fair Rd 
Sidney, OH 45365		 Phone: (937) 492-6520
Fax: (937) 492-7604
Design, construction inspection, and approval of various conservation
practices including but not limited to waterways, grade stabilization structures,
manure management structures, and drainage projects both private and group. 
Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints, conduct training
for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP.  Serve as
the local contact for conservation initiatives involving Grand Lake St. Marys
and local coordination of the Miami Conservancy District's Nutrient Trading Program. 
Also serve on the Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Terry Mescher, P.E., Conservation Engineer
terry.mescher@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
822 Fair Rd 
Sidney, OH 45365		 Phone: (937) 492-6520
Fax: (937) 492-7604
Assist SWCDs and NRCS and watershed coordinators through plan review and
specifications, and project design. Also work extensively with TDP training program
and ERIN GIS project.  Expertise in hydraulic engineering.		 Justin Reinhart, P.E., Conservation Engineer
justin.reinhart@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6691
Fax: (614) 262-2064
Dam Safety Engineering Program
 Administration  (Fax: 614-447-9503)
Works with the chief in administering the dam safety program and setting
related policies and procedures. Manages the following programs: Permits Program
for the construction of new dams and levees, Repairs Program for the repair of
existing dams and levees, and the Enforcement Program for bringing dams and
levees into compliance when that has not been achieved through voluntary compliance.		 Rodney Tornes, P.E., Program Manager
 (614) 265-6737  rodney.tornes@dnr.state.oh
Inspect existing dams, manage inspection program, and dam safety database.
Experience in open channel hydraulics.		 Keith Banachowski, P.E., Program Manager
 (614)  265-6738  keith.banachowski@dnr.state.oh.us
Customer service for internal and external customers; public records request;
dam safety annual fee, mass mailings, pay invoices, records retention,
assist dam safety engineers, assist Chief and Assistant Chiefs, assist fiscal officers.		 Kathleen McDaniel, Administrative Assistant
 (614) 265-6731 kathleen.mcdaniel@dnr.state.oh.us
 Staff
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specification for repair of existing dams
and construction of new dams. 		Tina Griffin, P.E., Project Manager
 (614) 265-6634  tina.griffin@dnr.state.oh.us
Perform detailed engineering analysis and inspections of proposed and existing
dams and levees; prepare written reports and summaries of field observations
analyzing hydrologic, hydraulic, and stability criteria and evaluating hazard
classification.  Project manager performing construction inspections of
foundations, embankments, spillway systems, and relative appurtenances to evaluate
compliance with approved construction plans.  Review detailed design reports,
construction blueprints and specifications of water resource projects for compliance
with Ohio Dam Laws and general engineering standards, and provide recommendations on,
approval/disapproval or modification, to the program manager.		 Pete George, P.E., Project Manager
 (614) 265-6725  pete.george@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specification for repair of existing dams and
construction of new dams. Expertise in the strength of soils, slope stability, and
how water moves through and around dams. 		Mia Kannik, P.E., Project Manager
 (614) 265-6404  mia.kannik@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specifications for repair of existing dams and
construction of new dams. Expertise in hydraulics/hydrology especially dam-break modeling.		 Dena Barnhouse, P.E., Project Manager
 (614)  265-6723  dena.barnhouse@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specification for repair of existing dams. Matt Hook, Project Engineer
 (614)  265-6788  matt.hook@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specifications for repair of existing dams
and construction of new dams. Expertise in construction inspection, construction plan review,
and Hydraulic Analysis to determine the capacities of dams.		 Jim Huitger, Construction Specialist
 (614)  265-6736  jim.huitger@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams and review plans and specifications for repair of existing dams. Theresa O'Malley, Project Engineer
 (614) 265-6760  theresa.omalley@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams and review plans and specifications for repair of existing dams. Keith Libben, Project Engineer
 (614) 265-6761  keith.libben@dnr.state.oh.us
Inspect existing dams, review plans and specifications for repair of existing dams and
construction of new dams. Expertise in geotechnical engineering and construction. 		Doug Evans, Project Engineer
 (614) 265-6732  doug.evans@dnr.state.oh.us

Education Programs
 Environmental Education and Community Resources 
 Envirothon (FAX: 614-262-2064)
Jeanne Russell, Education Coordinator
 (614) 265-6682  jeanne.russell@dnr.state.oh.us
 (SWEET) Source Water Environmental Education Teams (FAX: 614-262-2064)
Jeanne Russell,  Education Coordinator
 (614) 265-6682  jeanne.russell@dnr.state.oh.us
 Project WET (FAX: 614-265-6767)
Leonard Black, RETIRED;
Please contact Jeanne Russell
 (614) 265-6682  
  Professional Development
 (TDP) Technician Development Program for Conservation Employees   (FAX: 614-262-2064)
Justin Reinhart, PE, Conservation Engineer
 (614) 265-6691  justin.reinhart@dnr.state.oh.us
 (AADP) Administrative Assistance Development Program
Based in Brookville Ohio - Work with 9 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in southwest Ohio. 
Act as liaison between the Division of Soil and Water Resources and, the Ohio Soil & Water Conservation
Commission, Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts and other entities and the local soil
and water conservation districts. Assist SWCDs in program development, strategic planning, office
administration, personnel issues, budgeting, and training of both SWCD board members and staff. 
Provide internal audits and conduct board member elections. Provide timely local Support to area
districts with any/all operations.  Expertise: Facilitation and coordination of events, training, programs,
communication, outreach, marketing, mediation, financial processes, and human resource concerns.
 Lize Cline, SWCD Program Specialist
 Phone: (937) 854-7646
 Extension 116
  FAX: (937) 854-3305
  liz.cline@dnr.state.oh.us
Based in Findlay Ohio - Liaison between 12 north central Ohio Soil and Water Conservation
Districts (SWCD) and State and Federal Agencies to develop and implement conservation
programs for the State of Ohio. Advise SWCD’s on administrative and financial issues,
including budgeting, staffing, employee training, evaluation and retention, program evaluation
and development. Conduct administrative and financial audits annually and assist the Ohio Soil
and Water Conservation Commission with conducting SWCD Supervisor Elections. Provide
administrative support for the Area 1 Directors of the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water
Conservations Districts. Provide technical support for the Soil and Water Information &
Management System (SWIMS), a SWCD Reporting and Timekeeping Computer Program, 
primarily to 22 SWCD’s in northwest Ohio Districts with some statewide responsibilities. 
Provide support as a member of the Area Assistance Team for watershed groups operating
under Planning or Implementation Grants thru the division’s Watershed Section.
 Clark Hutson, SWCD Program Specialist
 Phone: (614) 424-8305
 Fax: (419) 424-5009		  clark.hutson@dnr.state.oh.us
 (EDP) Educators Development Program
Jeanne Russell, Education Coordinator
  (614) 265-6682  jeanne.russell@dnr.state.oh.us
Floodplain Management Program
 Administration  (Fax: 614-447-6767)
Assist communities with implementing sound floodplain management programs,
helping them become and remain compliant with NFIP-participation requirements and
state flood damage reduction standards.
Advocate for Ohio communities in their floodplain management efforts.		 Christopher Thoms, CFM,
Program Manager
 (614) 265-6752  christopher.thoms@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist with general floodplain management information requests; support
Program Manager and staff activities, and assist DSWR fiscal officers.		 Tina Ray,
Administrative Assistant
 (614) 265-6750  tina.ray@dnr.state.oh.us
 Staff
Provides technical guidance to assist communities in maintaining
NFIP-compliance and evaluate local floodplain management programs.
She also coordinates Environmental Review, CRS activities and the
Annual Statewide Floodplain Management Conference.
Current OFMA President. 		Alicia Silverio, CFM,
Senior Environmental Specialist
 (614) 265-1006  alicia.silverio@dnr.state.oh.us
Provide GIS expertise managing various types of spatial data related to several
division programs including the floodplain and dam safety programs. Assist with
preliminary reviews of the FEMA DFIRM maps, and regulation reviews. 		Tim Beck, CFM,
GIS Management Specialist
 (614) 265-6722  tim.beck@dnr.state.oh.us
Provides technical assistance to communities concerning Floodplain Management.
Responsibilities include managing floodplain mapping grants for State of Ohio,
preliminary reviews of FEMA DFIRMs, levee and Risk MAP meetings.		 Katherine Skalak, EIT, CFM,
Environmental Specialist
 (614) 265-6709  katherine.skalak@dnr.state.oh.us
Provides technical assistance to communities concerning Floodplain Management.
Assists with preliminary review of FEMA DFIRM, regulation reviews and Risk MAP meetings.		 Melissa Menerey,
Environmental Specialist
 (614) 265-6781  melissa.menerey@dnr.state.oh.us
Provides technical assistance to communities concerning Floodplain Management.
Assists with preliminary review of FEMA DFIRM, regulation reviews and Risk MAP meetings.e.		 Matt Knittel,
Environmental Specialist
 (614) 265-6751  matt.knittel@dnr.state.oh.us
Provide engineering support to the Floodplain and Storm Water Management programs.  Review
submitted engeneering studies for compliance with NFIP standards. Support Local floodplain
managers with desing challenges.  Develop guidance and practices to reduce and prevent the
impacts of stormwater runoff on streams and other water resources. Experience in erosion and
sediment control, stream morphology and water management, and preventative practices.		 Randy Keitz, P.E., Water Resources Engineer
 (330) 339-2207  randy.keitz@dnr.state.oh.us
Provides technical assistance to communities concerning floodplain management.
Help communities to implement their regulations.		 Jarrod Hittle, CFM,
Environmental Specialist
 (614)  265-6753  jarrod.hittle@dnr.state.oh.us
Groundwater Mapping & Technical Services Program (Well Logs) 
 Administration  (Fax: 614-447-6767)
Oversee the mapping of water table (potentiometric surface), and ground water
pollution potential maps.  Respond to ground water quantity complaints and answer
general questions on ground water availability.  Use water well records database and
publications, to conduct in-house ground water evaluations.  Evaluations include
ground water yield potential for an area along with information on the depth of wells
and descriptions of the aquifer(s) present in an area.  Expertise in conducting pumping
tests and the geology and hydrogeology of Ohio.		  Jim Raab, Supervisor
 (614) 265-6747  jim.raab@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist the ground water mapping and water planning and inventory programs. 
Send out and process water well records and well sealing reports.		  Cleve Brown, Administrative Assistant
 (614) 265-6740  cleve.brown@dnr.state.oh.us
 Staff
Produce ground water pollution potential maps and reports. Answer ground water,
mapping, well drilling and construction questions from the public and drilling contractors.
Expertise in ground water pollution potential and potentiometric surface mapping,
well construction, and well sealing.		   Kathy Sprowls, Hydrogeologist
 (614) 265-6748  kathy.sprowls@dnr.state.oh.us
Conduct ground water flow modeling for quarry expansion permitting in cooperation
with the Division of Mineral Resources. Provide GIS support for ground water projects,
oversee interns in the production of Pollution Potential and Potentiometric Surface Maps.
Respond to public service requests for data and technical advice and conduct special
ground water research projects. 		  Wayne Jones, Hydrogeologist
 (614) 265-1075  wayne.jones@dnr.state.oh.us
Assist the public on characterization of ground water resources.  Use water well log
records, database and publications to conduct in-house ground water evaluations. 
Evaluations include estimation of ground water yield potential, depth of wells,
descriptions of aquifer(s) present in an area, and potentiometric surface mapping. 
Expertise in pumping test design and analysis.		  Curtis Coe, Hydrogeologist
 (614) 265-6733  curtis.coe@dnr.state.oh.us
 

Resource Management
Work Areas

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Resource Management Program (Agricultural Pollution Abatement) 
Administration (FAX 614-262-2064)
Serve as conservation engineering administrator. This program provides oversight
and engineering approval for conservation projects such as: animal waste storage structures,
stream bank stability projects, water control structures, channel design projects, and
erosion/sediment control practices. Assistance is in conjunction with Ohio Agricultural
Pollution Abatement Law, Ohio Petition Ditch Laws, and/or USDA Farm Bill Programs.
This program is also responsible for oversight of the Agricultural Impact Mitigation
Agreement (AIMA) for pipeline construction projects throughout Ohio.		 Kirk Hines, P.E., , Administrator
kirk.hines@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6617
Fax: (614) 262-2064
Resource Management Specialists
Address agricultural pollution complaints, primarily concerning land application
of manure, and conduct investigations, follow-up and reporting.  Assist the
watershed section by attending watershed meetings for watershed groups funded through
DSWR grants as part of the Area Assistance team, which includes members of OEPA and
OSU Extension.  Assist in review of watershed action plans and watershed grant accountability.		 Jocelyn Henderson, Specialist
jocelyn.henderson@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
952 Lima Ave., Box D
Findlay, OH 45840		 Phone: (419) 424-5006
Fax: (419) 424-5009
Implement and administer the Agricultural Pollution Abatement Rules
and Standards, which includes oversight of small and medium
sized livestock farms, cropland, and timber harvesting in
twenty one north eastern Ohio counties. Investigate
pollution complaints and conduct enforcement of rules when
necessary.  Member of the Area Assistance Team which
reviews watershed action plans, provides guidance in Best
Management Practices selection and load reduction
calculations, and grant accountability. Division
representative for WHIP/WRP subcommittees as part of the
State Technical Committee, statewide equine issues and
Equine Environmental and Liability Assurance Program.		 Tom Holmes, Specialist
tom.holmes@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
PO Box 121
Wellington, OH 44090		 Phone: (614) 562-0145
Conservation planning and identifying Best Management
Practices to resolve pollution problems or improve profitability,
respond to Agricultural Pollution Abatement complaints in 20 countiesin
southeast Ohio, Allocate funds for Ag. Pollution Abatement Cost-share program
in 20 counties, Member of the OSU Manure Science Review planning
committee, Member of the Area Assistance Team for watershed projects in
southeast and east central Ohio.  (Provide guidance in BMP selection and
load reduction calculations, etc.), represent the Division on the OFA Logging
Standards Council, Division representative on the Ohio Tree Farm
Committee, Division representative for The Ohio State University
Woodland Stewards Program, contact for Master Logger chapters and the
Ohio Society of American Foresters, contributing writer and member
of the editorial board of The Ohio Woodland Journal, provide training to
District staff on the development of Certified Manure Management Plans (CNMPs),
provide training to producers and SWCD staff on the use of the OSU
Manure Management Workbook.		 Bob Mulligan, Specialist
bob.mulligan@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
69 S Plains Rd.
The Plains, OH 45780		 Phone: (614) 562-0235
Fax: (740) 797-9079
Implement the Agricultural Pollution Abatement Rules and Standards, which includes
oversight of small and medium sized livestock farms, cropland, and timber harvesting.
Investigate pollution complaints and conduct enforcement of rules when necessary.
Assist local watershed groups and SWCDs on recommending and implementing
agriculture best management practices. Expertise in manure management, nutrient
management planning, agricultural best management practices.		 CURRENTLY VACANT
Assisting until filled is:
Rob Hamilton, Specialist
rob.hamilton@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
514 Harry Sauner Road
Hillsboro, OH 45133		 Phone: (614) 562-0738
Fax: (937) 393-8106
Implement rules for distressed watersheds in the Grand Lake St. Marys region.
Assist local SWCDs with complaint handing and response and
implementing Best Management Practices.		 Frances Springer,
GLSM Nutrient Mngmt. Specialist
frances.springer@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
220 West Livingston Ave.
Suite 1
Celina, OH 45822		 Phone: (419) 586-3289
Fax: (419) 586-9599
 

SWCD Specialists
Work Areas

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Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWIMS – Soil & Water Information Management System) 
Administration  (FAX 614-262-2064)
Work in the Soil and Water Conservation Districts section and with Ohio’s 88 Soil and
Water Conservation Districts and Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Develop,
coordinate and deliver training, programming, and administrative guidance to 440 elected
board members and 450 SWCD public employees. Coordinate annual program and fiscal
reviews of each district, carry out Commission policies for state match and SWCD elections.
Serve as division liaison for the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
officers and board of directors.		 Fred Hammon, Administrator
fred.hammon@dnr.state.oh.us
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6614
Fax: (614) 262-2064
Responsible for implementation and management of the E43 Soil and Water Information
Management System (SWIMS). Provide education outreach and services and acts as
Emergency Action Plan Coordinator (EAP) for the Ohio Dam Safety Program.		 Martin Joyce, SWIMS Administrator;
Dam Education & EAP Coordinator
martin.joyce@dnr.state.oh.us
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6684
Fax: (614) 262-2064
SWCD Program Specialists
Based in Lima Ohio - Works with 11 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the North-western
region of Ohio. Act as liaison between the Division of Soil and Water Resources and, the
Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Commission, Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation
Districts and other entities and the local soil and water conservation districts. Assist SWCDs in
program development, strategic planning, office administration, personnel issues, budgeting, and
training of both SWCD board members and staff. Provide internal audits and conduct board
member elections. Provide timely local Support to area districts with any/all operations. 		Jeff Ankney, Specialist
jeff.ankney@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
952 Lima Ave., Box D
Findlay, OH 45840		 Phone: (419) 429-8325
Cell: (614) 561-5694
Fax: (419) 424-5009
Based in Findlay Ohio - Liaison between 12 north central Ohio Soil and Water Conservation
Districts (SWCD) and State and Federal Agencies to develop and implement conservation
programs for the State of Ohio. Advise SWCD’s on administrative and financial issues,
including budgeting, staffing, employee training, evaluation and retention, program evaluation
and development. Conduct administrative and financial audits annually and assist the Ohio Soil
and Water Conservation Commission with conducting SWCD Supervisor Elections. Provide
administrative support for the Area 1 Directors of the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water
Conservations Districts. Provide technical support for the Soil and Water Information &
Management System (SWIMS), a SWCD Reporting and Timekeeping Computer Program, 
primarily to 22 SWCD’s in northwest Ohio Districts with some statewide responsibilities. 
Provide support as a member of the Area Assistance Team for watershed groups operating
under Planning or Implementation Grants thru the division’s Watershed Section.		 Clark Hutson, Specialist
clark.hutson@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
952 Lima Ave., Box D
Findlay, OH 45840		 Phone: (419) 429-8305
Cell: (614) 361-9867
Fax: (419) 424-5009
Based in Painsville Ohio -  Advise, advocate, mentor, train and facilitate for 13 SWCD
boards and their staff in northeast Ohio on matters relating to adherence to Chapter 1515 of
the ORC including but limited to human resources, program development, finances and
board governance. Serve on the Northeast Ohio Area Assistance Team providing support
to DSWR funded watershed action plan grantees. Attend SWCD board meetings, conduct
annual internal program, fiscal reviews, and organize and participate in state-wide
New Board Member Training.		 Dorothy Farris, Specialist
dorothy.farris@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
P.O. Box 477
Painesville, OH 44077		 Cell: (614) 581-5953
Fax: (440) 350-7499
Lize is covering this area as Ed Everman retired 12/31/2012. Lize Cline, Specialist
liz.cline@dnr.state.oh.us
NOTE: Ed Everman Retired 12/31/2012
Work
Area
10025 Amity Road
Brookville, OH 45309		 Phone: (937) 854-7646
Extension 116
Cell: (614) 361-8579
Fax: (937) 854-3305
Based in Brookville Ohio - Work with 9 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in southwest Ohio. 
Act as liaison between the Division of Soil and Water Resources and, the Ohio Soil & Water Conservation
Commission, Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts and other entities and the local soil
and water conservation districts. Assist SWCDs in program development, strategic planning, office
administration, personnel issues, budgeting, and training of both SWCD board members and staff. 
Provide internal audits and conduct board member elections. Provide timely local Support to area
districts with any/all operations.  Expertise: Facilitation and coordination of events, training, programs,
communication, outreach, marketing, mediation, financial processes, and human resource concerns.		 Lize Cline, Specialist
liz.cline@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
10025 Amity Road
Brookville, OH 45309		 Phone: (937) 854-7646
Extension 116
Cell: (614) 361-8579
Fax: (937) 854-3305
Based in New Matamoras Ohio - Work with 15 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in east-central Ohio.
Act as liaison between the Division of Soil and Water Resources and, the Ohio Soil & Water Conservation
Commission, Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts and other entities and the local soil and
water conservation districts. Assist SWCDs in program development, strategic planning, office administration,
personnel issues, budgeting, and training of both SWCD board members and staff.  Provide internal audits and
conduct board member elections. Provide timely local Support to area districts with any/all operations.		 Chad Amos, Specialist
chad.amos@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
P.O. Box 183
New Matamoras, OH 45767		 Phone: (614) 562-0243
Cell: (614) 562-0243
Implement the Agricultural Pollution Abatement Rules and Standards, which includes
oversight of small and medium sized livestock farms, cropland, and timber harvesting.
Investigate pollution complaints and conduct enforcement of rules when necessary.
Assist local watershed groups and SWCDs on recommending and implementing
agriculture best management practices. Expertise in manure management, nutrient
management planning, agricultural best management practices.		 Rob Hamilton, Specialist
rob.hamilton@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
514 Harry Sauner Road
Hillsboro, OH 45133		 Phone: (614) 562-0738
Fax: (937) 393-8106
Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) Program Specialists
Based in Findly Ohio - Work with 20 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in
northwest Ohio as Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) Projects Coordinator assisting WLEB programs
such as the WLEB Conservationists. State Coordinator for the Conservation Action Project(CAP)
a non-profit 501 c-3 organization in a seven county area in NW Ohio Act as liaison between
local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and State and Federal Agencies in
developing and implementing conservation programs for the State of Ohio. Supervise development
and implementation of soil and water conservation programs. Analyze planning and administration
of natural resource programs, direct and supervise various non-point source pollution abatement
activities and develop technical reports associated with design and construction, provide
training and supervision in both technical and administrative responsibilities, assist supervisors
and employees in gathering information concerning conservation needs, implement environmental,
conservation, sediment control and livestock waste education program activities, evaluate local
SWCD needs relating to legislation, finance, personnel and program development. Serve as
Lake Erie CREP Coordinator for 27SWCD’s in the basin. State Coordinator for the Conservation
Action Project(CAP) a non-profit 501 c-3 organization in a seven county area in NW Ohio.		 Ed Crawford, Specialist
ed.crawford@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
952 Lima Ave., Box D
Findlay, OH 45840		 Phone: (419) 429-8316
Cell: (614) 561-7303
Fax: (419) 424-5009
Work with Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB).
Assist WLEB conservationists in the development and implementation of soil and water
conservation programs,non-point source pollution abatement activities and develop technical reports
associated with design and construction.		 Justin McBride, Engineer
justin.mcbride@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
952 Lima Ave., Box D
Findlay, OH 45840		 Phone: (419) 429-8328
Fax: (419) 424-5009
 

State Soil Scientists
Work Areas

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Soil Resources (Soils Maps, ERIN: Earth Resources Information Network)
Administration (FAX 614-262-2064)
Conservation Soil Scientist for the western half of Ohio. Work with soil and water
conservation districts providing technical soil services, maintain soil survey information,
perform research on soil management practices and soil properties, manage long term soil
survey projects, represent ODNR on multiple technical advisory committees.		 Matt Deaton, Administrator
matt.deaton@dnr.state.oh.us
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6680
Field Soil Scientists
Conservation Soil Scientist for the western half of Ohio. Work with soil and water
conservation districts providing technical soil services, maintain soil survey information,
perform research on soil management practices and soil properties, manage long term soil
survey projects, represent ODNR on multiple technical advisory committees.		 Matt Deaton, Soil Scientist
matt.deaton@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
10025 Amity Road
Brookville, OH 45309		 Phone: (937) 854-7646
Extension - 117
Fax: (937) 854-3305
Based in Cortland, Ohio, Trumbull County.  Assist Soil and Water Conservation Districts
with soil related issues including onsite investigations, reports, education events, field days;
work with other sections within the division on projects requiring soils expertise; conduct
research projects making soil information relevant to current issues.		 Steve Prebonick, Soil Scientist
steve.prebonick@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
520 West Main Street, Suite 3
Cortland, OH 44410		 Phone: (330) 637-2046
Extension - 113
Fax: (330) 637-2809
Conservation Soil Scientist for the western half of Ohio. Work with soil and water
conservation districts providing technical soil services, maintain soil survey information,
perform research on soil management practices and soil properties, manage long term soil
survey projects, represent ODNR on multiple technical advisory committees.		 Matt Lane, Soil Scientist
matthew.lane@dnr.state.oh.us
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6913
Fax: (614) 447-9503
Soils Inventory, Digital Data, ERIN
Administer ERIN, train and assist SWCD staff and watershed coordinators on use of soils
information in GIS, and review soils aspects of watershed plans.  Expertise in GIS and soils.		 Aaron Lantz, ERIN Administrator,
Digital Soil Information Specialist
aaron.lantz@dnr.state.oh.us
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6683
Stormwater Management Program (Environmental Review) 
 Staff Specialists  (Fax: 614-262-2064)
Maintain and update the Rainwater and Land Development manual, the standards and
specification which serves as Ohio’s resource for protecting water resources during construction
and development projects.  Provide plan review, technical assistance and training to consultants
and local government representatives in the areas of stream dynamics, storm water management,
and erosion & sediment control.		 John Mathews, Urban Stormwater Specialist
 (614) 265-6685  john.mathews@dnr.state.oh.us
Urban watershed management, post-construction storm water management and
watershed/landscape functions and services.		  Jay Dorsey, P.E., Ph.D., Water Resources Engineer
 (614) 265-6647  jay.dorsey@dnr.state.oh.us
Coordinate environmental reviews, lowhead dam removals, Farm Science Review, and
the Water Withdrawal Facilities Registration Program  for the division. Assist the dam safety
section in updating dam database records. 		  Blaine Gerdes, Environmental Review Coordinator
 (614) 265-6938  blaine.gerdes@dnr.state.oh.us
Provide engineering support to the Floodplain and Storm Water Management programs.  Review
submitted engeneering studies for compliance with NFIP standards. Support Local floodplain
managers with desing challenges.  Develop guidance and practices to reduce and prevent the
impacts of stormwater runoff on streams and other water resources. Experience in erosion and
sediment control, stream morphology and water management, and preventative practices.		  Randy Keitz, P.E., Water Resources Engineer
 (330) 830-7700  randy.keitz@dnr.state.oh.us
 

Watershed Coordinator
Work Areas

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Watershed and Stream Management Program (NPS: Nonpoint Source & Lake Erie coastal) 
 Administration  (Fax: 614-262-2064)
Manage and/or oversee the watershed programs of DSWR.  This includes the Ohio
Watershed Coordinator Grant Program, the Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control
Program, and the Ohio Nonpoint Source Management Program (ODNR portion). 
Administers two staff (Constance White and Matt Adkins), 2 annual grants from Ohio
EPA, and roughly 30 sub-grants to local watershed partnerships. Expertise in watershed
organizing, planning, and implementation; and program development and coordination.		  Greg Nageotte,
Watershed Programs Manager
 614-265-6619  greg.nageotte@dnr.state.oh.us
 Coordinators
Coordinate the development and implementation of the Ohio Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program. 
This includes the Ohio Watershed Coordinator Grant Program in the Lake Erie Basin. Coordinate with federal,
state and local Great Lakes Agencies, Programs and Policies related to Lake Erie. Expertise includes Great
Lakes Programs and Policies, Lake Erie Resource Management and local watershed management.		 Greg Nageotte, Coastal & Nonpoint
greg.nageotte@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
  Phone: (614) 265-6619
Based in McArthur Ohio - Assist with the Ohio Watershed Coordinator Grant Program
working directly with coordinators in western and eastern Ohio.  The overall focus is on the
Ohio River Basin and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia issues while addressing local water quality concerns.  
Skills provided to watershed grant sponsors and groups in job description development and interview
process, funding resources, watershed planning and organization, grant development and review,
outreach/communications and environmental education.		 Constance White,
Ohio River Watershed
constance.white@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
 31935 State Rte 93
 McArthur, OH 45651		 Phone: (614) 581-5954
Water Inventory, Planning, Withdrawal Programs and Great Lakes Compact
 Administration  (Fax: 614-265-6767)
Supervise the following division programs and functions; Water Withdrawal Facilities
Registration, Cooperative Reservoir, leasing of water from state-owned or controlled reservoirs,
implementation of the Great Lakes Compact, Water Planning, water planning assistance and
water quantity assessment development, ground water model development for new or expanded 
industrial mineral dewatering permits.		  Mike Hallfrisch, P.E., Supervisor
 (614) 265-6745  mike.hallfrisch@dnr.state.oh.us
Support the WWFR and Mapping programs through forms proccessing,
customer service, and scheduling.		  Ella Hardman, Administrative Assistant
 (614) 265-6739  ella.hardman@dnr.state.oh.us
 Water Inventory (Fax: 614-265-6767)
 Scott Kirk, Hydrologist
 (614) 265-6742  scott.kirk@dnr.state.oh.us
 VACANT, Hydrogeologist
 (614) 265-xxxx
 Emily Class, Hydrogeologist
 (614) 265-6729  emily.class@dnr.state.oh.us
 Water Planning  (Fax: 614-265-6767)
Mike Hallfrisch, P.E.
 (614) 265-6745  mike.hallfrisch@dnr.state.oh.us
Mitch Valerio, Environmental Scientist
  (614) 265-6616   mitch.valerio@dnr.state.oh.us
 Great Lakes Compact  (Fax: 614-447-6767)
Mitch Valerio, Environmental Scientist
  (614) 265-6616   mitch.valerio@dnr.state.oh.us