About Us

Julia Cumming is the District Program Administrator. The District Program Administrator represents the Board of Supervisors and serves to carry out their responsibilities on a day to day basis.  She serves on the Subdivision Review Board and assists the County with land use planning and management, including the implementation of the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program. She investigates and resolves agricultural pollution complaints.  She maintains a positive working relationship with other agencies and organizations to achieve common natural resource protection goals.  Julia has been with Madison SWCD since 1996.

Gail Wilson is the Operations Coordinator.  She has been with Madison SWCD since 2000 and is a Madison County native.  She serves as the receptionist for the district, handles accounts payable and receivable, maintains financial records, prepares reports, payroll, and district sales.  She maintains the district files and assists with all meetings, tours and workshops.  She feels very fortunate to work with and for the great people of Madison County. 

Broc Sehen is the District Technician- Wildlife Specialist. He joined Madison SWCD in 2021. Broc is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources, where he became familiar with environmental programs and policy as well as research and data collection techniques. Broc is from South Vienna, Ohio where he developed his passion for the environment and conservation through hunting, fishing, 4-H, and FFA. He is excited to help the residents of Madison County improve and maintain wildlife habitat and conservation efforts while also meeting landowner production goals and expectations.

Emma Ryan is the Urban Conservationist and joined Madison SWCD in 2023. Emma is a graduate of Wilmington College with a degree in Agriculture and a minor in Sustainability. While working at Madison SWCD Emma will review and implement Madison County Sediment and Erosion Control Plans and inspect sites to ensure proper management and control practices in urbanizing areas. She also administers the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund through the Ohio EPA which offers funding for the repair and replacement of home sewage systems in Madison County for low-income households. Emma is excited to increase urban awareness and education for the newly growing capacity of Madison County. 

James Tillman is the District Conservationist for Madison and Clark Counties with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. James has been with NRCS since 2012, and enjoys working with a multitude of operations and managements. James began his career with NRCS through an internship. He has worked within multiple counties in and around Southwest Ohio, and is looking forward to providing service for many more years with the agency.

Preston Leonard is a native of Fayette, Mississippi (Jefferson County). He received his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences/Plant Science from Alcorn State University. Preston has converted to a Soil Conservationist with USDA NRCS Ohio, and began to facilitate the conservation needs of the community’s natural resources. When he isn’t making contributions to conserving the land, Preston can be found enjoying rodeos, hunting, working out, or simply enjoying some family time. Preston is delighted and very excited to be a part of the USDA NRCS Ohio family.