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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Emma Carley, Aquatic Invasive Species Technician

Saige Phelps, Summer intern

​Jane Perrino, Development Coordinator 
jane@benziecd.org, 231-882-4391

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

Jamie Robinson, ​Aquatic Invasive Species Crew Leader
aispplead@gmail.com

Aiyana Mennega, ​Aquatic Invasive Species Technician

Field Staff (multi-county coverage)

Scott Hughey, 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