Meet our Board!

Clark Conservation District’s Board Supervisors, also referred to as Board Members, are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the District.  All board supervisors are registered Washington voters who reside within the District’s boundaries.

Board Supervisors serve three-year terms and may be elected or appointed to their seats in accordance with RCW 89.08.160 and 89.08.200. The two appointed and three elected board members comprise the governing body of Clark CD; in addition, the District may have any number of Associate Board Members who serve as volunteers and do not have governing authority over Clark CD’s work. For more information on the Board of Supervisors or monthly board meetings, visit the District Business webpage, or contact Zorah Oppenheimer, (zoppenheimer@clarkcd.org).

Are you interested in joining our Board? To learn more about how to become a Board Supervisor or an Associate Supervisor, visit our District Elections page.

Clark Conservation District Board Members

  • Dean Longrie

    CHAIR

    Dean and his family have lived in Clark County since 1978, He retired from the US Forest Service where he served the National Forests in Oregon and Washington as a wildlife biologist and botanist. He has served as an officer of the Washington Native Plant Society, the Washington Association of Conservation Districts and the Washington State Conservation Commission. Dr. Longrie is thankful to be part of the Clark Conservation District helping local land owners enhance, maintain and protect the natural resources they steward.

  • Alice Lombard

    VICE-CHAIR

    Dr. Alice Lombard has been an equine veterinarian in southwest Washington and Oregon for more than a decade. She is enthusiastic in participating to help make Clark County a happy healthy community for everyone, their horses, and their land.

    When she is not under or behind a horse, she is probably at home enjoying the farm and her family. She enjoys cooking, finding new recipes, and cultivating one of her many gardens and orchard.

  • Jerry Kolke

    AUDITOR

    Jerry Kolke is a 74 year old Clark County native who has never left home. He grew up on a small family dairy/bee farm in Salmon Creek and is now located in north county. As an "old farmer" he has lived through the evolution of conservation and can share firsthand how we protect and preserve farms. He brings perspectives from many hours working with local organizations like the Fair Board of Directors and the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce.

  • Devan Rostorfer

    MEMBER

    Devan is a dedicated public servant committed to protecting and restoring farmland and the habitats they provide to achieve clean water in Washington State. Outside of her role with Clark Conservation District, Devan works for the State of Washington and is appointed to the City of Vancouver’s Parks and Recreation Commission, is a mentor for the Women in Environment program in Portland, Oregon; and is a proud alumni of Leadership Clark County Class of 2020. She resides in Vancouver with her husband, daughter, and two dogs and enjoys spending summers on the river with family and friends.

  • Tracy Ceravolo

    MEMBER

    Tracy, an environmental and rewilding advocate, has a BS in horticulture. She recognizes that as the climate continues to change, we will be having more pressure from development in our region because of the natural bounty this area offers. She believes that the Conservation District is an excellent opportunity to help mitigate some of the impact that humans have on our environment and protect the rich soil, clean air, and abundant waters we rely on.

  • George Brereton

    ASSOCIATE MEMBER

    Captain George Brereton is a 72 year old Organic Farmer of Berries, Pomes, Peppers, and Melons. He lives near Woodland, WA and has been farming since his retirement from the Merchant Marine in 2005. He believes the Clark Conservation District is an important resource to help ensure the future of the land and waterways we love.