Supervisors

BROWN SWCD SUPERVISORS

The Brown Soil & Water Conservation District is administered by five Supervisors who represent distinct districts within Brown County. The SWCD Supervisors serve four-year terms and meet monthly, discussing SWCD business, distributing state grant allocations to landowners, setting conservation priorities, and coordinating conservation efforts with other local units of government and state agencies. SWCD Supervisors are not paid a salary; however, they do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses.

Craig Fischer, Chair, Term Expires December 31, 2028
District #1 which includes the townships of Albin, Lake Hanska, and Linden plus all of the incorporated area of Hanska.
(507) 766-1405 | sleepybisonacres@gmail.com

Brad Augustin, Secretary, Term Expires December 31, 2028
District #2 which includes the townships of Bashaw, Leavenworth, and Mulligan plus all of the incorporated area of Comfrey in Brown County.
(507) 766-1985 | baugie59@gmail.com

Bill Eckstein, Treasurer, Term Expires December 31, 2026
District #3 which includes the townships of Eden, Home, Prairieville, and Stark plus all of the incorporated area of Sleepy Eye, Evan, and Cobden.
(507) 766-3552 | beckstein53@gmail.com

Mark Wellner, Vice-Chair, Term Expires December 31, 2028
District #4 which includes the townships of Burnstown, North Star, and Stately plus all of the incorporated area of Springfield.
(507) 227-5836 | mark.wellner@frontier.com

Rae Runck, PRI, Term Expires December 31, 2026
District #5 which includes the townships of Cottonwood, Milford, and Sigel plus all of the incorporated area of New Ulm.
(507) 766-1957 | raeleerunck@icloud.com