As District Director, Troy is responsible for developing and administering the District’s budget, hiring, developing and supervising staff, administering grants and programs, managing internal and external partnerships, and ensuring the policies and directives of the Board of Supervisors are carried out. He enjoys helping landowners, local leaders and other citizens address soil, water, wildlife and other environmental issues.

 

Troy grew up on a dairy farm in southeast Wisconsin. He earned his bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
 

Troy has served the Scott SWCD as manager since 2009.

Willie spends his time at the District working with landowners to help them design and implement a wide variety of structural practices and projects that reduce soil erosion and protect our land and water resources within Scott County. Willie also bring a forestry background to the District, assisting landowners with tree care, maintenance, and control questions. 

 

Willie grew up on a farm near Medford. He earned his bachelor’s degree with a major in forestry and a minor in natural resources and business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Willie joined the Scott SWCD in 1998.

Shelly provides administrative assistance to all grant programs, provides administrative assistance to the Non-Point Engineering Assistance Program and maintains District financial records.

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She grew up in New Prague, Minnesota. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mankato State University.

 

Shelly joined the Scott SWCD in 2001.

Scott operates the District’s equipment rental & custom field services program, assists farmers with livestock waste and nutrient management planning, and assists landowners with planning, design and installation of structural and ecological best management practices with an emphasis on soil health practices that include no-till and cover crop practices. Scott is also a Certified Crop Advisor, nutrient management planner, and conservation planner.

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Scott grew up on a dairy farm in Cambria, Wisconsin. He earned his bachelor’s degree in broad area agriculture with minors in Ag Engineering and Agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

 

Scott joined the Scott SWCD in 2002.

Collin conducts site investigations, works on survey and designs, performs erosion & sediment control inspections, administers the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and is a Certified Wetland Delineator in the State of Minnesota.

A New Prague native, Collin is a graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato where he earned his bachelor's degree in recreation, parks and leisure services, with an emphasis in resource management and leisure planning management.

His interest in conservation and the outdoors started when his Dad and Grandpa took him hunting at a young age. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors.

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Collin joined the Scott SWCD in 2014.

Meghan currently oversees the Natural Landscaping programs which include raingardens, native plantings and lakeshore restorations. In addition, she coordinates the annual Tree Sale, manages the Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA), administers the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and works with partners from local watersheds to implement comprehensive water management plans.

 

A native of Duluth, Meghan earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Following graduation, she worked for the Conservation Corps of MN  & IA and volunteered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Duluth.

 

In her free time, Meghan enjoys spending time on the lake with her family and exploring National Parks.

 

Meghan joined the Scott SWCD in 2015.

As a Certified Crop Adviser, Diann helps residents with their conservation agronomy needs including cover crops, nutrient management, prescribed grazing, and whole farm conservation planning.  She also certifies farms under the Lake Friendly Farm and MN Ag Water Quality Certification Programs, and assists with native prairie restoration.

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Diann grew up on a farm near Lonsdale and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ag Studies from the University of Wisconsin River Falls in 2013. 

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In her spare time, Diann enjoys farming, hiking, skiing, and spending time with her family. 

 

Diann joined the Scott SWCD in 2016.

Andy assists landowners with participation in cost share and incentives programs, and conducts site investigations, surveys, designs, construction oversight and certification.

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He grew up in Zimmerman, MN, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from the University of Minnesota. His previous work experience includes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota DNR, and the 14 years with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Andy’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, cabin trips, and photography.

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Andy joined the Scott SWCD in 2017.

Shelby implements the Scott Clean Water Education Program (SCWEP). She organizes Outdoor Education Days, assists with the various workshops put on by the office, and gets the word out to the community about the Scott SWCD. She also supports the various native landscaping programs.

 

She grew up in Eden Prairie and earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in biology and environmental science. 

 

In her free time, Shelby enjoys camping, backpacking, canoeing, and theater. 

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Shelby joined the Scott SWCD in 2019. 

As the Scott SWCD's Administration Specialist, Kristin is first point of contact for customers that call or visit the office. She also supports the Finance and Accounting Specialist, staff members and is specialized in program support. Kristin assists with supporting board operations, managing records and compliance, facilitating communication with stakeholders, and assisting in program implementation for watershed easements.

 

Kristin started working in business right out of high school and all throughout college. She has an Associate’s Degree in Business from Inver Hills Community College. She also has a background in personal, business, and payroll tax, statue and regulation.

 

On her time off she enjoys fishing with her family, exploring new places, traveling and volunteering for local organizations.

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Kristin joined the Scott SWCD in 2019. 

Hannah primary duties consist of assisting landowners within the District's Natural Landscaping program, which includes raingardens, pollinator plantings and native prairies. Hannah also assists with the Education and Outreach program and conducts Erosion and Sediment Control inspections. ​

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Hannah grew up in Le Sueur, MN. She received her bachelor’s degree in Geography and a minor in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services - Resource Management from Minnesota State Mankato.

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Some of Hannah’s hobbies include gardening, fishing, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

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Hannah joined the Scott SWCD in 2020. 

Emma started her career as a Scott SWCD intern in 2023 and joined the team full-time in June 2024. Emma’s primary duties consist of providing technical assistance to landowners within the District’s Natural Landscaping program, including raingardens, pollinator plantings and lakeshore buffers. Emma also conducts Erosion and Sediment Control inspections, performs well monitoring and assists with PLSLWD’s easement compliance and permitting.

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Emma has moved around quite a bit but is now a Jordan, MN local. She received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a concentration in environmental studies from the University of Scranton. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, spending time with friends and family and art.

Geoff joined the Scott SWCD team in July 2025 and conducts Erosion and Sediment Control inspections, provides support to soil health initiatives, assists with the district’s water quality program, and conducts site investigations. Geoff is also a certified conservation planner.

 

He grew up in Elkhorn, NE and earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies with minors in environmental restoration, geology, water science, and fisheries and wildlife from the University of Lincoln-Nebraska. Following graduation, he volunteered with the Montana Conservation Corps in the Northern Rockies territory. His previous work experience includes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

 

​Geoff’s passions include horticulture, backpacking, sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.