Office Staff

​Jon Throop, Executive Director
jthroop@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391 x 12

John Ransom, Conservation Specialist
john@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391 x 13; (c) 231-632-1212​

Jodi Monteith, Conservation Technician
jodi@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391 x 16
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​Jane Perrino, Development Coordinator 
jane@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391

Jessica Barnard, Communications & Administrative Coordinator
jessica@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391

Kyla Foley, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
kyla@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391 x 14

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Seasonal Crew

Special thanks to our seasonal crew:  Mike Schwartz, Zak Gipps, Jen Burfield, Terry McMillan and Ned Milne! They're supporting a variety of conservation needs in Benzie County, including water monitoring and the prevention of aquatic invasive species.

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Field Staff (multi-county coverage)

Scott Hughey, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationist 
scott.hughey@mi.usda.gov, 231-889-9666

Ellie Johnson, Regional Forester
ellie.johnson@macd.org, 231-256-9783 x 268

Adam Brown, Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Technician
adam.brown@macd.org. 231.256.9783 x 268

Breanna Hannula, Produce Safety Technician
bhannula@gtcd.org, 231-941-0960 x 31