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Editor's note: Unofficial results are in for the Delta Conservation District Board of Director's election. The results have yet to be certified. Board members who were voted out are still active board members until results are certified.
GLADSTONE -- Two members will join the Delta Conservation District (DCD) Board of Directors after being elected Wednesday during the district’s 75th annual meeting.
According to the DCD, Nate Brockman and Parker Grzybowski were unofficially elected to the board for four-year terms. Incumbents Joe Kaplan, director, and Kathy Mason, treasurer, were voted out.
The DCD is a local unit of government that uses state, federal and private-sector resources to manage and protect natural resources in Delta County and surrounding areas.
In a Facebook post, the DCD announced the unofficial results, saying "Congratulations to Nate Brockman and Parker Grybowski for being elected to the Delta Conservation Board of Directors. Thank you to Joe Kaplan and Kathy Mason for their service, time and dedication to the board."
Kaplan's term expired this year after he had served on the board for just over three years
"It was a quick three years," Kaplan said. "I spent three years navigating lawsuits and all sorts of things, so it was a lot of work. We're leaving the district in an incredible financial position."
According to Kaplan, the DCD has more than $1 million in assets.
"That’s a lot of money in our coffers, and if it’s managed properly, it should serve as a funding source for the district for a long time to come," Kaplan added. "I think the board going forward should have… it’s in a great position for the district to grow. I hope it continues to serve our community well."
Mason, who was also voted out, was previously appointed to fill a vacant seat on the DCD Board before ultimately being elected to continue serving.
“I'm proud of my service with the Delta Conservation District and believe I made meaningful contributions during my term,” Mason said following the election. “The district will thrive going forward with the quality employees they have in place.”
Newly elected Brockman, a Gladstone resident for the past 40 years, previously served on the DCD Board before resigning about one year ago. He also serves as a commissioner on the Delta County Parks and Recreation Committee, where he has been involved in developing the committee's five-year plan and other projects.
Prior to the election, Brockman told the DCD he saw "a path to elect some new members and move the district ahead in doing the things a Conservation District where meant to do."
Grzybowski, who is head of operations at Gladstone Berry Farm, was also elected to the board Wednesday.
"Conservation is important in my everyday life as a farmer, whether it is maintaining soil health for healthy plant growth or water management, ensuring irrigation is efficiently used with the least amount of waste," Grzybowski said prior to being voted in.
Other DCD Board members include Adrienne St. Vincent, chair; Mike Segorski, vice chair; and Glenn VandeWater, secretary. Steve Benoit serves as the DCD’s manager.
The Daily Press did not receive comment from Brockman or Grzybowski by press time.
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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.