Board & Election Information

Board Members

  • Chair
    Jared Stiens
    Areas Served: 
    IV
    Years Served: 
    4
  • Vice Chair
    Gary Mattson
    Elected Area: 
    III
    Years Served: 
    2
  • Treasurer
    Shawn Frueh
    Elected Area: 
    II
    Years Served: 
    4
  • Supervisor
    Mickey Vest
    Elected Area: 
    I
    Years Served: 
    2
  • Secretary
    Gwen Funk
    Elected Area: 
    MU Extension

Board of Supervisors Meetings
Meeting Place:
USDA Service Center at 502 West South Hills Drive, Maryville.
Meeting Date and Time:
Contact the office to inquire about date and time 660-582-7125 ext 3

Please call ahead to confirm dates & time.

Election Information

Nomination Period: Nov. 3, 2025 - Dec. 2, 2025

Next Election: Feb. 1, 2026 - Feb. 20, 2026 

Areas up for Election: II & IV

Election Area Map

Location of Election: 502 W. South Hills Drive Maryville, MO  64468

Board Member Job Description

Self Nomination Form

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.