Board of Supervisors
Jane Wittke - Chairperson
Jane Wittke managed planning projects for water quality, ground water protection, storm water impacts and other environmental issues in the greater Cincinnati area for more than 37 years before retiring in 2016 from OKI, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. She has frequently collaborated with soil and water conservation districts, health departments, community groups, drinking water and waste water treatment providers, and with environmental managers and elected officials at the local and state levels. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech and communications from Miami University and Northern Illinois University, which have helped her work with groups ranging in size from 3 to 300 to get things done. The American Society for Public Administration honored Jane with one of its first regional public service awards in 1998 and repeated the honor in 2015, and the National Ground Water Association awarded her a life-time membership in 2012 for her work in ground water protection.
Scott P. Huber - Vice Chairperson
Scott is a life-long resident of Colerain Township and volunteers in several groups. He is the treasurer of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter and helps oversee a local Land Surveying Scholarship fund. During the July 4th holiday, Scott can be found volunteering on the Colerain Township Fireworks crew.
For the past 27 years, Scott has been employed at a local civil engineering and land surveying firm providing residential and commercial land development services for a variety of projects, many of which are in Hamilton County. Scott has wide-ranging experience in dealing with the District's field staff and knows the situations they encounter on an almost daily basis. Scott looks forward to helping the District to continue evolving and actively seeking solutions to a wide array of circumstances. He will continue to provide a balanced approach to soil and water conservation.
Scott is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Surveyor in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
For the past 27 years, Scott has been employed at a local civil engineering and land surveying firm providing residential and commercial land development services for a variety of projects, many of which are in Hamilton County. Scott has wide-ranging experience in dealing with the District's field staff and knows the situations they encounter on an almost daily basis. Scott looks forward to helping the District to continue evolving and actively seeking solutions to a wide array of circumstances. He will continue to provide a balanced approach to soil and water conservation.
Scott is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Surveyor in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
John Mangan - Treasurer
John is a member of the Board of Directors of Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts representing counties in Southwest Ohio. He currently serves as chairperson of the Mill Creek Alliance and is a Hamilton County Environmental Action Commissioner.
John, retired from the technology industry, is active in community sustainability and conservation initiatives. He has a B.S. in biology and an M.Ed. from Xavier University.
John, retired from the technology industry, is active in community sustainability and conservation initiatives. He has a B.S. in biology and an M.Ed. from Xavier University.
Kara Schirmer - Secretary
Kara Schirmer holds the position of Grants Manager at Great Parks of Hamilton County and is a member of the Grant Professionals Association, Green Umbrella, the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, and the Cincinnati Chamber. Her background provides her with experience in the areas of natural resources, water quality, grants & development, program establishment, education, and citizen science. She worked locally at the Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities (now Mill Creek Alliance) for four years and two years at the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Journalism from Central Michigan University and a Professional Writing Graduate Certificate from the University of Cincinnati. She earned an Inspection and Maintenance Certification for Stormwater Control Measures in Ohio and completed the 2017 program of the Ohio Environmental Leaders Institute from The Ohio State University. She is also a Qualified Data Collector through the Ohio Surface Water Credible Data Program.
Laura Boyd - Program Chairperson
Laura Boyd has been a resident of Hamilton County for 13 years and has over ten years of experience working on environmental compliance issues for the public and private sectors. Her professional experience provides her with an in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations. She is actively involved with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and regularly participates in community-wide cleanups and outreach programs. Laura is passionate about the environment, conservation, and her community.
Laura is a Senior Environmental Specialist for the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. She earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Laura is also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).
Laura is a Senior Environmental Specialist for the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. She earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Laura is also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).