The Venango Conservation District (VCD) Board of Directors is proud to announce that they were awarded the State Conservation Commission’s Leadership Excellence Award in July.

This award is presented annually to a conservation district board that provides a well-articulated, relevant and implemented mission addressing natural resource challenges and opportunities within the county, demonstrates exemplary leadership and service to the community, continuously supports and evaluates professional management and leadership and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in effective management, accountability, oversight and stewardship of the conservation district.

Doug Wolfgang, Executive Secretary of the State Conservation Commission commended the Venango Conservation District Board of Directors on their hard work through a challenging year, leading the district through the sudden passing of District Manager Lance Bowes, while at the same time managing open positions of more than half of district staff.

The Venango Conservation District Board includes: Mike Ohler, Tom Arbuckle, Chris Weber, Sam Breene, John Kolojejchick, Joe Pastor, and Jeff Schwab.

Congratulations to the VCD Board!

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s August 2023 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.