Warren County SWCD Staff
Together we make a team, but we each
have our own individual strengths!
We are knowledgeable, fun and super helpful!
Contact any one of us for
your conservation needs!
Together we make a team, but we each
have our own individual strengths!
We are knowledgeable, fun and super helpful!
Contact any one of us for
your conservation needs!
Administrative Staff
Molly Conley
Director
Phone: 513.695.3085
E-mail Molly
Contact me if: You would like to learn more about Warren Co SWCD: who we are, what we do and our future plans to protect the natural resources of Warren County and beyond.
Background Information: I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and attended college at University of Dayton where I received my Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Before I worked for the District I spent 16 years in the engineering consulting industry performing civil engineering design for local consulting firms.
What do you like most about your job? I love using my experience as a civil engineer to protect and improve the environment. Having two offices: one with a desk and one with green grass and sunshine! Moving into the Director position has been a wonderful experience in providing a guiding light to the staff creating a vision for the future.
What is a Director?: I work to keep the wheels turning! I try to facilitate and inspire a passion for the environment that the staff can channel into their work. We brainstorm, partner, create, educate and assist the residents of Warren County with all their water, soil and general environmental needs.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Caesar Creek State Park and Little Miami River.
What are you doing when you are not at work? When we I am not taking my kids to swim team practice, you can find me camping, hiking and kayaking with my three kids and husband Todd. You might just catch us floating down the river or on one of the many lakes in the County in the near future!
Words to live by: "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost: the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." J.R.R. Tolkien
Director
Phone: 513.695.3085
E-mail Molly
Contact me if: You would like to learn more about Warren Co SWCD: who we are, what we do and our future plans to protect the natural resources of Warren County and beyond.
Background Information: I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and attended college at University of Dayton where I received my Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Before I worked for the District I spent 16 years in the engineering consulting industry performing civil engineering design for local consulting firms.
What do you like most about your job? I love using my experience as a civil engineer to protect and improve the environment. Having two offices: one with a desk and one with green grass and sunshine! Moving into the Director position has been a wonderful experience in providing a guiding light to the staff creating a vision for the future.
What is a Director?: I work to keep the wheels turning! I try to facilitate and inspire a passion for the environment that the staff can channel into their work. We brainstorm, partner, create, educate and assist the residents of Warren County with all their water, soil and general environmental needs.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Caesar Creek State Park and Little Miami River.
What are you doing when you are not at work? When we I am not taking my kids to swim team practice, you can find me camping, hiking and kayaking with my three kids and husband Todd. You might just catch us floating down the river or on one of the many lakes in the County in the near future!
Words to live by: "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost: the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." J.R.R. Tolkien
Dawn Stiles
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 513.695.1337
E-mail Dawn
Contact me if: If you would like to buy a pond filter, a soil test kit, order trees in the spring, get on our mailing list, or would like information about monthly board meetings.
Background information: I was born in Warren County, raised in Louisiana then moved back to Waynesville. I have been working for the Soil and Water Conservation District since 2008. Previously, I spent 8 years at a sand and gravel company in Dayton as the Office Manager and took some time off to stay at home with my kids.
What is an Administrative Assistant?: My position with the SWCD is different than most of the other jobs in the office. I work directly for the Board of Supervisors and handle office work as directed by them and the Director. Most of my time is spent doing accounting, finance, reporting, and working on various projects. I also coordinate planning for the Tree Sale in the spring and the Annual Meeting and Election in the summer.
What do you like most about your job: The Tree Sale!!
Most frequently asked question: How do I get on the newsletter mailing list?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Our family woods, river or any fishing hole around Warren County.
What are you doing when you are not at work?: When I'm not at a ball field or running my three sports enthusiastic kids around the state, you can find me riding my four wheeler, playing outside, working in the yard, or chilling out with my husband and fy around a bonfire
Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt.
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 513.695.1337
E-mail Dawn
Contact me if: If you would like to buy a pond filter, a soil test kit, order trees in the spring, get on our mailing list, or would like information about monthly board meetings.
Background information: I was born in Warren County, raised in Louisiana then moved back to Waynesville. I have been working for the Soil and Water Conservation District since 2008. Previously, I spent 8 years at a sand and gravel company in Dayton as the Office Manager and took some time off to stay at home with my kids.
What is an Administrative Assistant?: My position with the SWCD is different than most of the other jobs in the office. I work directly for the Board of Supervisors and handle office work as directed by them and the Director. Most of my time is spent doing accounting, finance, reporting, and working on various projects. I also coordinate planning for the Tree Sale in the spring and the Annual Meeting and Election in the summer.
What do you like most about your job: The Tree Sale!!
Most frequently asked question: How do I get on the newsletter mailing list?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Our family woods, river or any fishing hole around Warren County.
What are you doing when you are not at work?: When I'm not at a ball field or running my three sports enthusiastic kids around the state, you can find me riding my four wheeler, playing outside, working in the yard, or chilling out with my husband and fy around a bonfire
Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt.
Technical Staff
Don Norman
Natural Resource Conservationist
Phone: 513.695.1862
E-mail Don
Contact me if: You have drainage problems around the home or have an erosion complaint, or any type of natural resource management questions on your farmland.
Background information: I am a Warren County native and have been working with Warren County Soil and Water for over 20 years. In that time, I have seen many changes to the County and spent time working in both the agriculture and urban sector.
What is a Natural Resource Conservationist? I assist Warren County residents with natural resource concerns pertaining to, but not limited to, drainage, soil erosion, stream management, subdivision erosion plans, pond management and land preservation.
What do you like most about your job: Working outside.
Most frequently asked question: How do I stop the water from coming on to my property?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Anyplace I can’t see or hear a road.
What are you doing when you are not at work? Enjoying my three nearly grown up children, motorcycle riding, working in yard or walking the woods.
Words to live by: Keep it Simple.
Natural Resource Conservationist
Phone: 513.695.1862
E-mail Don
Contact me if: You have drainage problems around the home or have an erosion complaint, or any type of natural resource management questions on your farmland.
Background information: I am a Warren County native and have been working with Warren County Soil and Water for over 20 years. In that time, I have seen many changes to the County and spent time working in both the agriculture and urban sector.
What is a Natural Resource Conservationist? I assist Warren County residents with natural resource concerns pertaining to, but not limited to, drainage, soil erosion, stream management, subdivision erosion plans, pond management and land preservation.
What do you like most about your job: Working outside.
Most frequently asked question: How do I stop the water from coming on to my property?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Anyplace I can’t see or hear a road.
What are you doing when you are not at work? Enjoying my three nearly grown up children, motorcycle riding, working in yard or walking the woods.
Words to live by: Keep it Simple.
Dylan Schmurr
District Technician
Phone: 513.695.1807
E-mail Dylan
Contact me if: You have questions about storm water, agricultural or other natural resource management issues.
Background information: I graduated from Wilmington College and received a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy in 2018. I have always had a passion for nature and I have explored Warren County Parks multiple times. I spent many of my younger years here in Lebanon and Morrow.
What is a District Technician? I assist Warren County residents by providing technologically sound solutions to agricultural, storm water, and other natural resource management issues and enforce the County soil and sediment control regulations.
What do you like most about your job: Helping people solve their problems.
Most frequently asked question: How do I stop the water from coming on to my property?
Favorite spot in Warren County: The Little Miami River by Fort Ancient State Park.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m either working in the garage, hiking, or I’m out spending time with my family and friends.
Favorite Quote: Life isn’t finding shelter in the storm. It’s about learning to dance in the rain. – Sherrilyn Kenyon
District Technician
Phone: 513.695.1807
E-mail Dylan
Contact me if: You have questions about storm water, agricultural or other natural resource management issues.
Background information: I graduated from Wilmington College and received a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy in 2018. I have always had a passion for nature and I have explored Warren County Parks multiple times. I spent many of my younger years here in Lebanon and Morrow.
What is a District Technician? I assist Warren County residents by providing technologically sound solutions to agricultural, storm water, and other natural resource management issues and enforce the County soil and sediment control regulations.
What do you like most about your job: Helping people solve their problems.
Most frequently asked question: How do I stop the water from coming on to my property?
Favorite spot in Warren County: The Little Miami River by Fort Ancient State Park.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m either working in the garage, hiking, or I’m out spending time with my family and friends.
Favorite Quote: Life isn’t finding shelter in the storm. It’s about learning to dance in the rain. – Sherrilyn Kenyon
Emilie Fisher
District Technician
Phone: 513.695.2556
E-mail Emilie
Contact me if: You have drainage, storm water, watershed or any other natural resource related questions.
Background Information: I am a life-long resident of Warren County and was previously an intern for the district for three years. I graduated from Denison University with degrees in Communication and Environmental Studies. I was also a four-year member of the Varsity Softball team.
What do you like most about your job? To be able to work outside and assist residents and stakeholders with their natural resource concerns.
What is a District Technician? I assist and provide solutions for Warren County residents and stakeholders with their natural resource and watershed concerns.
Favorite Spot in Warren County: I enjoy spending my time at my family's cabin, in our woods or around our pond.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I am usually spending time with family and friends, working out or coaching a local high school volleyball team.
Words to live by: It's up to you to develop the abilities that God has given you.
District Technician
Phone: 513.695.2556
E-mail Emilie
Contact me if: You have drainage, storm water, watershed or any other natural resource related questions.
Background Information: I am a life-long resident of Warren County and was previously an intern for the district for three years. I graduated from Denison University with degrees in Communication and Environmental Studies. I was also a four-year member of the Varsity Softball team.
What do you like most about your job? To be able to work outside and assist residents and stakeholders with their natural resource concerns.
What is a District Technician? I assist and provide solutions for Warren County residents and stakeholders with their natural resource and watershed concerns.
Favorite Spot in Warren County: I enjoy spending my time at my family's cabin, in our woods or around our pond.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I am usually spending time with family and friends, working out or coaching a local high school volleyball team.
Words to live by: It's up to you to develop the abilities that God has given you.
Cindy Meyer
Conservation Program Specialist
Phone: 513.695.2530
E-mail Cindy
Contact me if: You have questions about storm water conservation and farmland preservation programs.
Background information: I am a graduate of The Ohio State University and West Virginia University where I received degrees in agriculture communications and education. I am excited to be able to work in Warren County and give back to my community by helping to preserve what I grew up loving, our natural resources! Previously, I worked for Ohio State University Extension as an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for Butler County. My husband and I live with our two boys in Turtle Creek Township.
What is a Conservation Program Specialist? I work with storm water conservation plans in Warren County, and assist local farmers with farmland preservation efforts.
What do you like most about your job: I enjoy helping people.
Most frequently asked question: What practices can I follow to lessen storm water pollution? Or is my farm eligible for the farmland preservation program?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Caesar Creek State Park
What are you doing when you are not at work? I like spending my free time reading, cooking and having fun outdoors with my husband and two boys.
Words to live by: If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Conservation Program Specialist
Phone: 513.695.2530
E-mail Cindy
Contact me if: You have questions about storm water conservation and farmland preservation programs.
Background information: I am a graduate of The Ohio State University and West Virginia University where I received degrees in agriculture communications and education. I am excited to be able to work in Warren County and give back to my community by helping to preserve what I grew up loving, our natural resources! Previously, I worked for Ohio State University Extension as an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for Butler County. My husband and I live with our two boys in Turtle Creek Township.
What is a Conservation Program Specialist? I work with storm water conservation plans in Warren County, and assist local farmers with farmland preservation efforts.
What do you like most about your job: I enjoy helping people.
Most frequently asked question: What practices can I follow to lessen storm water pollution? Or is my farm eligible for the farmland preservation program?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Caesar Creek State Park
What are you doing when you are not at work? I like spending my free time reading, cooking and having fun outdoors with my husband and two boys.
Words to live by: If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Sam Ciaramitaro
GIS Technician
Phone: 513.695.2830
E-mail Sam
Contact me if: You have questions about or requests for our geospatial data.
Background information: I grew up in Centerville just north of Warren County, and spent several summers in college working the food stands at Kings Island. I graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Geological Sciences, and later was the first to receive a degree in Geospatial Technology from Sinclair. Prior to this job I interned with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
What is a GIS Technician? I assist with and oversee the geospatial elements of various projects for the SWCD, whether it is analyzing data or preparing maps for documentation.
What do you like most about your job: Getting to make useful maps of Warren County and the locals within it.
Most frequently asked question: So what exactly can you do with GIS anyway?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Kings Island. I definitely have a greater appreciation for it and its history after working there!
What are you doing when you are not at work? I like to watch movies, play video games and read books. I am also working on my own writing, which I hope to have published some day.
Words to live by: “If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got.” – Anonymous
GIS Technician
Phone: 513.695.2830
E-mail Sam
Contact me if: You have questions about or requests for our geospatial data.
Background information: I grew up in Centerville just north of Warren County, and spent several summers in college working the food stands at Kings Island. I graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Geological Sciences, and later was the first to receive a degree in Geospatial Technology from Sinclair. Prior to this job I interned with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
What is a GIS Technician? I assist with and oversee the geospatial elements of various projects for the SWCD, whether it is analyzing data or preparing maps for documentation.
What do you like most about your job: Getting to make useful maps of Warren County and the locals within it.
Most frequently asked question: So what exactly can you do with GIS anyway?
Favorite spot in Warren County: Kings Island. I definitely have a greater appreciation for it and its history after working there!
What are you doing when you are not at work? I like to watch movies, play video games and read books. I am also working on my own writing, which I hope to have published some day.
Words to live by: “If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got.” – Anonymous
Beth Wilson
Urban Technician
Phone: 513.695.1355
E-mail Beth
Contact me if: You have questions about plan reviews, construction in the county, water quality or drainage issues.
Background Information: I grew up on a farm north of Dayton, OH where I was always playing in and exploring in our creek. I attended Wittenberg University where I obtained my Bachelors degree in Environmental Science. I have previously worked in stormwater programs in Springfield, OH; Ohio EPA; Bozeman, MT; and Nashville, TN.
What do you like most about your job? Getting to work with various types of people to help protect our local water resources.
What is an Urban Technician?: I oversee and manage the County erosion and sediment control program, and assist with other stormwater permit requirements for the County.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Anywhere I can kayak with my dog.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m either playing and/or watching a rugby game, planning my next travel adventure, or cuddled up with my dog Franklin.
Words to live by: "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different”- Coco Chanel
Urban Technician
Phone: 513.695.1355
E-mail Beth
Contact me if: You have questions about plan reviews, construction in the county, water quality or drainage issues.
Background Information: I grew up on a farm north of Dayton, OH where I was always playing in and exploring in our creek. I attended Wittenberg University where I obtained my Bachelors degree in Environmental Science. I have previously worked in stormwater programs in Springfield, OH; Ohio EPA; Bozeman, MT; and Nashville, TN.
What do you like most about your job? Getting to work with various types of people to help protect our local water resources.
What is an Urban Technician?: I oversee and manage the County erosion and sediment control program, and assist with other stormwater permit requirements for the County.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Anywhere I can kayak with my dog.
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m either playing and/or watching a rugby game, planning my next travel adventure, or cuddled up with my dog Franklin.
Words to live by: "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different”- Coco Chanel
Mitch Otto
Urban Technician
Phone: 513.695.2901
E-mail Mitch
Contact me if: You have questions about plan reviews, construction in the county, water quality or drainage issues.
Background Information: I grew up in Oxford, OH fishing and hunting everywhere that I could. I obtained two degrees from Miami University of Ohio, a bachelor’s degree in Geography as well as a master’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus on Applied Ecology and Conservation. After graduate school I moved north to Norwalk, OH working for Huron County SWCD as a GIS/Drainage Technician and recently moved back to Ohio after serving as Watermaster for the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District in Susanville, CA.
What do you like most about your job? Having the opportunity to help increase the health of our precious natural resources upon which my hobbies greatly rely on.
What is an Urban Technician?: I promote the County erosion and sediment control program, and assist with other stormwater permit requirements for the County.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Any place that I can cast a fishing pole and a Smallmouth Bass might by lurking nearby.
What are you doing when you are not at work? Spending time with my two-year old son, fishing, deer hunting, fly tying, wood working or relatively any outdoor activity.
Words to live by: Be unique.
Urban Technician
Phone: 513.695.2901
E-mail Mitch
Contact me if: You have questions about plan reviews, construction in the county, water quality or drainage issues.
Background Information: I grew up in Oxford, OH fishing and hunting everywhere that I could. I obtained two degrees from Miami University of Ohio, a bachelor’s degree in Geography as well as a master’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus on Applied Ecology and Conservation. After graduate school I moved north to Norwalk, OH working for Huron County SWCD as a GIS/Drainage Technician and recently moved back to Ohio after serving as Watermaster for the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District in Susanville, CA.
What do you like most about your job? Having the opportunity to help increase the health of our precious natural resources upon which my hobbies greatly rely on.
What is an Urban Technician?: I promote the County erosion and sediment control program, and assist with other stormwater permit requirements for the County.
Favorite spot in Warren County: Any place that I can cast a fishing pole and a Smallmouth Bass might by lurking nearby.
What are you doing when you are not at work? Spending time with my two-year old son, fishing, deer hunting, fly tying, wood working or relatively any outdoor activity.
Words to live by: Be unique.
Education Staff
Melissa Proffitt
Education & Communications Specialist
Phone: 513.695.3086
E-mail Melissa
Contact me if: You would like to learn more about our education and outreach programs.
Background information: Born and raised in southwest Ohio, I spent my youth exploring and hiking outdoors, participating in Warren County 4-H, acting in local theatre, and playing in the dirt! I received my BA in zoology and MA in biology from Miami University. Prior to joining the District in January of 2017, I was a zookeeper and wildlife educator for almost a decade.
What is an Education & Communications Specialist? As an Education & Communications Specialist, I present and develop hands on science programs that bring soil, geology, wildlife games and more directly to your classroom or event. Our programs are aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Science Standards and are designed to foster the love and appreciation of our natural resources in people of all ages. I also conduct educator workshops as a facilitator for Ohio Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD, as well as Curious KIDSS. For outreach initiatives, I use multiple print, electronic, and social media platforms to maximize impact to a diverse Warren County audience.
What do you like most about your job: Sharing my passion and knowledge of the natural world and its processes!
Most frequently asked question: How can I schedule an education program?
What are you doing when you are not at work? I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, and being outside. Though some evenings find me curled up with a good book or attending a new local stage production as well.
Favorite quote: “When you have seen one ant, one bird, one tree, you have not seen them all”. – E.O. Wilson
Education & Communications Specialist
Phone: 513.695.3086
E-mail Melissa
Contact me if: You would like to learn more about our education and outreach programs.
Background information: Born and raised in southwest Ohio, I spent my youth exploring and hiking outdoors, participating in Warren County 4-H, acting in local theatre, and playing in the dirt! I received my BA in zoology and MA in biology from Miami University. Prior to joining the District in January of 2017, I was a zookeeper and wildlife educator for almost a decade.
What is an Education & Communications Specialist? As an Education & Communications Specialist, I present and develop hands on science programs that bring soil, geology, wildlife games and more directly to your classroom or event. Our programs are aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Science Standards and are designed to foster the love and appreciation of our natural resources in people of all ages. I also conduct educator workshops as a facilitator for Ohio Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD, as well as Curious KIDSS. For outreach initiatives, I use multiple print, electronic, and social media platforms to maximize impact to a diverse Warren County audience.
What do you like most about your job: Sharing my passion and knowledge of the natural world and its processes!
Most frequently asked question: How can I schedule an education program?
What are you doing when you are not at work? I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, and being outside. Though some evenings find me curled up with a good book or attending a new local stage production as well.
Favorite quote: “When you have seen one ant, one bird, one tree, you have not seen them all”. – E.O. Wilson
Suzanne Geisler
Education Assistant
E-mail Suzanne
Contact me if: You would like to schedule an outreach program!
Background information: : I grew up on Treasure Island Florida. I love the beach life, waterskiing, sailing and scuba diving. My first major was Marine Biology, but I ended up graduating with a teaching degree. I moved up north after graduating and taught first and second grade in Covington KY. After having two girls I started teaching environmental curriculum in Warren County.
What do you like most about your job: I am a teacher! I love to teach!
Most frequently asked question: How do you vermicompost?
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m an OCVN (Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist) so I love the outdoors. Hiking with my dogs is my favorite thing! I’m a beekeeper so I love the bees and pollinators. I like to make sure my garden has lots of food for the bees in all seasons. I love dog sports and breed and show cardigan welsh corgis. I teach dog obedience at the Dayton Dog Training Club. My youngest daughter lives in Norway so I’m learning Norwegian too!
Favorite quote: An old Norwegian saying,“Ikke dårlig være, bare dårlig klær!» There is no bad weather, only bad clothing!
Education Assistant
E-mail Suzanne
Contact me if: You would like to schedule an outreach program!
Background information: : I grew up on Treasure Island Florida. I love the beach life, waterskiing, sailing and scuba diving. My first major was Marine Biology, but I ended up graduating with a teaching degree. I moved up north after graduating and taught first and second grade in Covington KY. After having two girls I started teaching environmental curriculum in Warren County.
What do you like most about your job: I am a teacher! I love to teach!
Most frequently asked question: How do you vermicompost?
What are you doing when you are not at work? I’m an OCVN (Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist) so I love the outdoors. Hiking with my dogs is my favorite thing! I’m a beekeeper so I love the bees and pollinators. I like to make sure my garden has lots of food for the bees in all seasons. I love dog sports and breed and show cardigan welsh corgis. I teach dog obedience at the Dayton Dog Training Club. My youngest daughter lives in Norway so I’m learning Norwegian too!
Favorite quote: An old Norwegian saying,“Ikke dårlig være, bare dårlig klær!» There is no bad weather, only bad clothing!