The Conservation District Board is made up of seven elected members known as Supervisors

Mary Lowry - Chair

An avid horse enthusiast, competitor and trainer, Mary moved to Kentucky from Maryland in 1983. Mary’s passion for all things horse oriented brought her to the Bluegrass state after graduating from Lake Erie college with a degree in equine studies and business.

Mary has served on many boards and nonprofits through the years. She is currently serving on the Bluegrass Land Conservancy, Olmsted marketing committee, and was appointed a Commissioner for the Kentucky Horse Park. Mary also serves on the Oldham County soil and water conservation board. She has managed Flying Cross Farm in Skylight Kentucky for 25 years, putting on numerous shows, clinics and events each year.

Rosalind Streeter - Secretary/Treasurer

Rosalind Streeter, resident of the lovely and quiet town of Westport, joined the OCCD Board in the Spring of 2021.

Currently serving an elected position as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Conservation District, her goal is to educate people of all ages about invasive species, specifically garlic mustard, bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and curly dock.

In the COVID beforetime, Rosalind ran Sister Cities of Louisville, promoting peace through international people-to-people relationships and fostering multicultural understanding in the Louisville area.

Rosalind is a dedicated environmentalist and open space advocate, as well as a passionate racing aficionado and handicapper. When not found gardening, you can find Rosalind learning Welsh or boating on the river.

Bert Pearson - Vice-chair

Bert Pearson has been a board member for seven years. He is an Eastern Kentucky University Alumni, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Biology.

After 31 years Bert retired from UPS. In his retirement he owns and operates 241 acres between Oldham and Henry Counties. Bert’s passion is wildlife diversity, and he has participated in many cost share programs that incentivize biodiversity such as ephemeral pools, pollinator habitats, and native grasslands.

When Bert isn’t gardening and managing his wildlife preserves he enjoys traveling to all parts of the US, mostly to Alaska and the western states.

Melissa Ledford - Member

Melissa’s love for nature and the outdoors began in the Texas Panhandle where she grew up with cattle and horses, while also participating in 4-H. She attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a degree in public relations. Melissa focused on raising her family while her husband served in the Air Force.  With her children grown and gone, Melissa now focuses her time on managing the 37 acres on which she and her husband now live. 

Melissa is dedicated to conservation, invasive plant identification, and promoting pollinator habitats. She is secretary of the Oldham County Beekeepers Association and has helped to build the club by focusing on education and community involvement. She currently maintains 22 bee hives and enjoys mentoring new beekeepers. 

When not beekeeping or gardening, Melissa takes care of her chickens, mini donkeys, mini horses, dogs, and cats. She loves fishing, hiking, canning veggies from her garden, and watching college football.

Boyd Johnson - Member

Boyd C Johnson has lived and educated in Oldham County for over 35 years. He taught Agriculture, Horticulture, and was the FFA advisor at Oldham County High School where he retired after 33 years. He is a University of Kentucky Alumni where he studied agriculture for his undergraduate and has a Master’s Degree in Vocational Education and a Rank 1 Certification.  

Boyd graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1973 and still spends time in his home county of Spencer County. He is a partner in BBR Farms LLC, with 178 acres in Spencer County. He has diversified experience in agricultural scopes such as laying hens, beef cattle, grain crops, hay, tobacco, vegetables, and greenhouse and nursery production.

He is involved in various Oldham County organizations and Boards. He serves as Secretary/treasurer of Oldham County Farm Bureau, has served on the Oldham County Agricultural Development Board, and has served the conservation district as a member and secretary/treasurer for several terms.

Kristopher Kelley - Member

Weasie Gaines has been a proud resident of Oldham County for 20 years. Having grown up in Louisville, it became very apparent after she moved that she was a country girl. It also became very apparent that the country was quickly disappearing, which started her love for anything and anyone that can help preserve and protect the land.

Weasie is an award-winning photographer, including 2021 Courier-Journal Best of Louisville and Landmarks of Excellence. She operates her own business specializing in commercial, portraiture (executive, family, children, seniors, pets), equine, events, and wedding photography.

Weasie lives on her family’s farm in Ballardsville with her husband, son, dogs, chickens, bees, goats, and cows. When she is not working on the farm, she is photographing it.

Weasie Gaines - Member

Kristopher Kelley manages Woodland Farm, a diversified bison, hog, chicken, and beef operation in Oldham County. Kristopher also manages Memphis Meat Processing in southern Indiana, and owns Full Stop Station in Louisville.

Mason Quiram - District Program Director

Mason is an Oldham County native, and graduate of Oldham County High School. Mason went on to study at Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a degree in Environmental Sustainability and Geographic Studies. Back in his hometown after college, Mason hopes to apply his education to helping protect Oldham County’s natural environment.

Mason was raised in a family where gardening started from an early age, and trips to the farmers market were a weekly occasion. Growing up Mason frequently went camping, hiking and fishing. In the past few years, his family has also started raising chickens and beekeeping.

Aside from his environmental background, Mason is also an avid college sports fan. He was raised a Cats fan, but of course he cheers for his alma mater Hilltoppers as well. Mason spends most of his free time cooking, drinking coffee and listening to Taylor Swift.

Christine Svidal - Watershed Coordinator

Christine serves the role of Watershed Coordinator for the Currys Fork Watershed. Having grown up on a small lake in the mountains, she has a deep appreciation of water and its importance in our world.

She brings a variety of experience to the District, including over ten years at an agricultural equipment manufacturer where she worked in engineering and environmental compliance.

Chris enjoys experimenting with fiber arts, hiking with her dog, running, coaching track and field, and spending time in nature.