StarkSoil&Water

Mission Statement

“We are dedicated to conserving our natural resources by educating, guiding and assisting the citizens of Stark County.”

Board Members

Andy Wentling, Chair
Ann Wolfe, Vice Chair
Rodney Campbell, Fiscal Agent
Rick Horner, Secretary
Natalie Hammer, Member

Staff

District Program Administrator
Jessica Evans 
[email protected]

Storm Water Specialist
Julie Berbari
[email protected]
Jim Vandertill
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Stormwater Program Coordinator
Todd Clark
[email protected]

Storm Water Inspector
​Tim Dietz
[email protected]

Vacant 

Education and Outreach Coordinator
Elaine Bast
[email protected]

Natural Resources and Drainage Technician 
Jake Wells
[email protected]

Board of Supervisors Meetings

Board Meetings are monthly on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at the USDA Building (2650 Richville Dr. SE Massillon) and open to the public. 

​Check the event calendar for details

Aug 12

Stark SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Stark SWCD does not discriminate in employment or service opportunities based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact Stark SWCD at 330-451-7645.

2026 Stark Soil & Water Election

How to vote

In person at the Stark SWCD Office: August 17th – September 15th, 2650, Richville Dr. SE, Suite 100 Massillon Ohio 44646.

Voting open till 3pm on the 15th.

Absentee and Mail-In voting: August 17th – September 15th Request a mail-in ballot

Phone: 330-451-7645

Email: [email protected]

Absentee ballots must be received by 9/15/2026 by 3:00pm to be counted

At the Stark SWCD 2026 Annual Meeting: September 15th, 2026, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Ponds: 10547 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH 44608.

Contact Stark SWCD office for information on Annual Meeting ticket prices.

Nominees are:

Natalie Hammer

Jeff Arnold

Colin Kunz