Born and raised on a ranch in Meeker, Colorado, Marc is the owner of the Meeker Fertilizer Company. He was appointed to the White River Conservation District Board in May 2018 and elected President in August 2019. Marc was appointed as Secretary/Treasurer for the North Platte-White-Yampa Watershed Association in September 2019. Marc works closely with surrounding conservation districts, supports local landowners, and promotes the wise use of natural resources. He is integral to the success of the district.

Brian Neufeld is the owner and manager of Neufeld Farms Ltd., a potato and barley farm in the San Luis Valley. He has served as a supervisor on the Center Conservation District since 2002 and is the chairman for the Rio Grande Watershed Conservation and Education Initiative. Brian serves on the Colorado State Conservation Board to ensure that Colorado's Conservation Districts have a viable future.

Maggie Hanna is a fourth-generation rancher near Fountain, Colorado, operating her family's cow/calf ranch with a focus on sustainable practices like holistic resource management and rotational grazing. She is the Director of the Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative, leading grassland conservation efforts across the central U.S., southern Canada, and Mexico. Maggie’s expertise provides guidance and a unified voice for watershed associations, promotes effective conservation practices, addresses natural resource challenges, and recognizes conservation efforts by landowners. Her experience bridges practical ranching knowledge with large-scale conservation leadership and policy-level environmental stewardship. She is also involved in rural mental health efforts in Colorado.

Aly holds a BS in Geology from the University of Utah and has over 17 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.  Aly believes that change starts at the local level, and her involvement at the High Desert Conservation District has enforced in her that local involvement is crucial for forward progress. She hopes that as the representative for the San Juan Basin Watershed for CSCB, she can continue to assist with bringing a new era of environmental oversight to her new home in Montezuma County.

Margaret Lenz is President of the Yuma County Conservation District (YCCD) and a steadfast champion for working lands, soil health, and community-led conservation. Margaret believes that effective conservation begins with informed, empowered producers and partners.

Margaret brings deep agricultural credibility to her public service. With her husband Mike and their family, she operates Lenz Family Farms near Wray, Colorado: 5,000 acres of irrigated sandhills farmland, 1,200 acres of dryland, and 5,500 acres of prime sandhill rangeland, producing corn, wheat, edible beans, and potatoes. The family also owns and operates Legacy Feeders, LLC, a 2,500-head feedlot. A mother of seven and grandmother of 23, Margaret often mobilizes her family to support district tree sales, events, and outreach

Emmet Jordan and his wife, Carrie, operate Jordan Angus in Weld County. Their seedstock operation focuses on managed grazing and working in sync with nature, balancing the needs of land, plants, animals, people, and communities.

They received the 2021 Bloom Stewardship Award from the Colorado State Land Board.

They have been recognized as:

• West Greeley Conservation District Ranch Conservationist of the Year (2013)

• South Platte Watershed Conservationist of the year (2014)

• Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management (CSSRM) Excellence in Rangeland Management Awardee (2017)

• Colorado Angus Association Promoter of the Year awardee (2009)

Emmett also works in photography, graphic design, and marketing with an emphasis on agriculture.

Tammy, along with her husband Cody and children, are owners of Edgar Ranches Inc. A seven Generation Colorado Centennial farm and ranch located in Otero County. Their mission is to manage the farm and ranch holistically, building resiliency in their operations by improving the health of the land and the wealth of the business. They are building upon a family legacy in which they will be proud to pass on to future generations. Tammy is an accomplished former secondary school teacher and administrator from Rocky Ford, Colorado, with over 31 years of experience in the Rocky Ford School District. 

Quint is co-owner of Agriburbia LLC. He has over 25 years of experience in real estate, design, planning, natural resources, agriculture, and spatial technologies. Quint manages projects that result in innovative designs, advances data management, and new approaches to sustainable development. He has a strong agricultural background influencing ideas for integrating agriculture into modern communities. 

The Langstaff Family has resided in Garfield County since the 1880s. They have been involved in logging, mining, farming, and ranching. The current property that Raymond operates up Dry Rifle Creek has been in his family for close to 70 years. Raymond was first exposed to Conservation Districts in the 1960s through 4-H and FFA. Raymond graduated with a B.S. in Farm Ranch Management and began his career as Engineering Technician for United States Forest Service (USFS) He worked his way through the ranks and retired as a Forest Transportation Engineer in 2009. Raymond's experience in engineering, agriculture, and dedication to rural communities are invaluable to the CSCB.