President

Lamonte Garber

Lamonte is the Watershed Restoration Coordinator for Stroud Water Research Center.  

He coordinates projects which strengthen the environmental performance and economic sustainability of agricultural producers and rural landowners in Pennsylvania. Lamonte uses a broad suite of tools in his work including outreach, fundraising, media, project coordination, and on-farm assistance.

Past President

Lisa Blazure

Soil Health Coordinator, Stroud Water Research Center.  Lisa serves as the coordinator for PA Soil Health Coalition.  She is actively engage in soil health education and advocating for regenerative agricultural practices.

"It's time we stop treating our soils like dirt" - David Montgomery

President Elect

Mary Smith

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Treasurer

Gary Smith

Gary joined SWCS as a student in 1978 in the All Ohio Chapter and has been a member for over 40 years.  He has served in many positions including President of the Keystone Chapter.  Gary retired after a 39 year career with USDA SCS/NRCS.  He has a Business Administration degree from West Liberty University and an Agronomy/Soils degree from Ohio State University.  

Secretary

Curtis Dell

Research Soil Scientist

USDA-ARS Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit

Region 1

Geri Montgomery

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington, Westmorland

Region 2

Charlie White

Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Tioga, Potter, Union

Region 3

vacant

Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Pike, Wayne, Wyoming 

Region 4

Mary Smith

Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Somerset

Region 5 & 6

Kefini Kejela

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster,  Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, York 

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Kefini Kejela is a soil conservationist and certified conservation planner for USDA NRCS in Lancaster County.   Kefini received his undergraduate and graduate degrees abroad and in 2002 received his PhD in Environmental Science at Oklahoma State University. 

Kefini started his career in Ethiopia and worked for many years as a Soil Scientist with NRCS.  Currently, in addition to his soil conservationist duties, he serves statewide as the Black Special Emphasis Program Manager for USDA NRCS.      

Statewide

Sjoerd W Duiker

At-Large: Sjoerd W. Duiker

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Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics  

Penn State