Board Of Directors

Directors are either elected by county voters or appointed by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board. The board is responsible for overseeing programs and initiatives focused on soil and water conservation within Loudoun County.

James Christian

Chairman

As Chairman, Jim’s duties include presiding over board meetings, calling meetings to order, ensuring a quorum is present, and maintaining order during discussions. They also lead the board in identifying and prioritizing soil and water issues, fostering community understanding of conservation efforts, and ensuring the district effectively coordinates with other agencies to implement programs and deliver services. In essence, the chairman provides leadership, serves as the board’s primary spokesperson, and ensures the district fulfills its mission to conserve natural resources.

Uzma Rasheed

District Director (Vice Chair)

Uzma serves the board as a district director and vice chair. As a district director, Uzma plays a pivital role in guiding the district’s efforts in conserving soil, water, and related natural resources. The responsibilities of the district director Role include setting priorities, developing conservation plans, supervising district staff and projects, preparing budgets, and promoting conservation through community outreach to landowners, community leaders, and youth groups. As vice chair, her primary duty is to preside over board meetings in the Chairman’s absence.

John Flannery

District Director (Treasurer)

John serves the board as a district director and treasurer. As a district director, John plays a pivotal role in guiding the district’s efforts in conserving soil, water, and related natural resources. The responsibilities of the district director Role include setting priorities, developing conservation plans, supervising district staff and projects, preparing budgets, and promoting conservation through community outreach to landowners, community leaders, and youth groups. As treasurer, his primary duty is to ensure designated funds are properly allocated.

Stuart Vermaak

District Director (VCE Unit Coordinator)

Stuart serves the board as a director and Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent. Add more details HERE!

Peter Holden

District Director

Peter serves the board as a director. Add more details HERE!

Barbara Christian

Associate District Director

Barbara serves the board as an associate director. Add more details HERE!

Tia Earman

Associate District Director

Tia serves the board as an associate director. Add more details HERE!

Derrick Clarke

Associate District Director

Derrick serves the board as an associate director. Add more details HERE!