Buchanan County Board Members

Board Members County: 
Chairperson
Gary Waller
Elected Area: 
3
Areas Served: 
Center, Agency, and Tremont Townships
Years Served: 
Since 2012

Term Expires April 2028

Vice Chair
Harry "Doug" Hickman
Elected Area: 
2
Areas Served: 
Bloomington, Lake, Rush, and Wayne Townships
Years Served: 
Since 2018

Term Expires April 2026

Treasurer
Steve White
Elected Area: 
1
Areas Served: 
Marion and Washington Townships
Years Served: 
Since 2016

Term Expires April 2028

Member
Adam Ford
Elected Area: 
4
Areas Served: 
Crawford, Jackson, and Platte Townships
Years Served: 
Since 2018

Term Expires April 2026

Secretary (University of Missouri Extension)
Wayne Flanary
Additional Information: 

All meetings are open to the public with the exception of executive sessions.  All meetings may, according to RSMO Section 610.021(1), enter a Closed Session to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters which are otherwise protected from disclosure by law.

If you wish to be on the agenda, please notify the district office 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Julie Schock at 816-364-3662, ext 3 or email Julie.Schock@swcd.mo.gov

Place: 
USDA Service Center, 3915 Oakland Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Date and Time: 
Third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m.
Board Election Information: 

Nomination Period: The Nomination period is November 3, 2025 to December 2, 2025

The seats up for election are in areas 2 and 4 of Buchanan County. Area 2 includes Bloomington, Lake, Rush, and Wayne townships. Area 4 includes Crawford, Jackson, Platte townships. Any landowners who has paid property taxes and is actively engaged in farming practices in the above areas for the last two years, may self-nominate or nominate another landowning individual who fits those criteria.

Next Election:  The Election/Voting period is February 1, 2026 through February 20, 2026. The last day to receive ballots is February 23, 2026.