Board & Election Information

Board Members

  • Chair
    David Hall
    Elected Area: 
    3
    Areas Served: 
    Wilson, North Campbell, Washington, Taylor, and Clay townships
    Years Served: 
    4 Year Term
  • 1st Vice Chair
    Tom Huff
    Elected Area: 
    2
    Areas Served: 
    Robberson, Franklin, and Jackson townships
    Years Served: 
    4 Year Term
  • 2nd Vice Chair
    Eric Bowers
    Elected Area: 
    1
    Areas Served: 
    Walnut Grove, 1st and 2nd Boone, Cass, and Murray townships
    Years Served: 
    4 Year Term
  • Treasurer
    Randy Corner
    Elected Area: 
    4
    Areas Served: 
    Brookline, Pond Creek, and Republic townships
    Years Served: 
    4 Year Term
  • Secretary (University of Missouri Extension)
    Kelly McGowan

Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Place:
USDA Conference Room, 688 S. State Hwy B, Springfield, MO 65802
Meeting Date and Time:
Once a month at 9 a.m.

All Board Meetings are open to the public unless closed session is necessary. Meetings will be held in the USDA conference room unless otherwise notified.

Election Information

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS | SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS

Election Dates: February 1, 2026 - February 22, 2026

BALLOT

Let it be known that the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory II includes Robberson, Franklin, and Jackson townships, and Territory IV includes Center, Pond Creek, East and West Republic, and Brookline townships. The election will take place from February 1, 2026 to February 22, 2026. Ballots are available to print online at https://mosoilandwater.land/greene. Printed ballots may be returned to the district by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 22nd. You may also vote in person from 8 am to 4 pm at the Springfield USDA Service Center. Each eligible land representative in the district is allowed one vote. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.

The following qualified candidates will be considered for election:

Territory II – Tom Huff, Jackson Township

Territory IV – Randy Corner, Republic Township

Supervisors manage the administration of district policies and programs, as well as district personnel and funds. The district is supported by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. For additional information on the district election, contact the Greene County Soil and Water District office at 417-831-5246 ext. 3. Mailing address: 688 South State HWY B, Suite 200, Springfield, MO 65802.

 

Board Supervisor Qualifications

Elections are held every two years. The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:

  1. Being a land representative from the district (as defined in 10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
  2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
  3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture".
  4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date.
  5. Being eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date.