District Supervisors
Donald
Garrett
Don and wife Bev reside in Gasper Township and have one son, Aaron. Don farms approximately 165 acres of corn and soybeans and raises a few beef cattle. He is an instructor at MVCTC on "Farm Business Planning and Analysis" and a Farm Computer Software Consultant. He also is a certified Crop Advisor. He is active in the American Society of Agronomy, American Simmental Assoc. and a member of the Farm Bureau. Don and Bev attend the Eaton Church of Brethren.
Daniel
A. Hayes
Mr. Hayes farms approximately 900 acres mainly in Israel Township. He and wife Maribeth and three children reside on Israel Somers Road. His operation is mainly grain crops but he raises cattle as well. He has worked closely with the Preble SWCD in Nutrient Management and establishing grass waterways. He uses no till almost exclusively. Dan utilizes a farming program which uses reduced pesticides rates.
Dan attends Fairhaven Community Church where he teaches Sunday School and serves as a trustee. He is a Farm Bureau member. Dan serves on the Preble County Zoning Planning Board. He has served as a Preble SWCD supervisor since 1994.
Lewis
Jones
Mr. Jones retired from farming in 2002. He farmed 400 acres of corn and soybeans. His operation was completely no till. Lewis continues to be very active in agriculture. His educational background includes attending Purdue University Agricultural short courses.
Lewis and his wife Margaret reside in Lakengren. They attend and are very active in the Camden United Methodist Church. He is a member of the Preble County Farm Bureau. Lewis has served continuously as a Preble SWCD supervisor since 1985. He is a member of the Miami Valley Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council.
James
Leedy
Mr. Leedy and wife Amy live in Twin Township and have three children. He farm's 1000 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay in several townships. Jim also operates a 4000 finish hog operation and manages 250 head of beef calves each year. Jim has installed 2 settling basins with filter strip, a composting facility and waterway practices on his property. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. He is a member of Farm Bureau, the Ohio Cattleman's Association, and a Preble SWCD Supervisor since 1983.
Donn Kolb
Mr. Kolb owns and operates 348 acres in Gasper Township. He grows corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. Donn has no tilled some of his crops since 1976. He has no tilled all his corn since 1980 and all his soybeans since 1986.
Donn and wife JoAnn live on Paint Creek Road. He earned a Civil Engineering degree at the University of Cincinnati. He worked as an Engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation from which he has retired. He is a registered Professional Engineer and registered Professional Surveyor.
Donn is in his fifth term as a Preble SWCD board supervisor. He was recognized as Preble SWCD Outstanding Cooperator in 1979. Donn has installed several grass waterways through the years to improve his land on his farms.
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