​ SWCD Supervisors are unpaid elected officials who serve staggered three-year terms.  They establish local conservation priorities and provide guidance and direction for the District.  Responsibilities include administering the district program, coordinating the help of government agencies, and establishing sound policies and priorities concerning the work to be accomplished in conservation education and technical assistance on the land. 

Regular Supervisor meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 a.m., at the Preble Soil and Water Conservation District Office. See upcoming meeting dates here. 

2025 Board Supervisor Members

Mike Broermann

Mike and his wife, Lisa, live in Israel Township. He farms 950 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay, and raises feeder calves. He is also a crop insurance adjuster. Mike began serving on the Board in 2015, and he is the Fiscal Agent.

Kip Denlinger

Kip lives in Jackson Township. He raises 1100 acres of corn and soybeans. Kip began serving on the Board in 2012, and he currently serves as Secretary.

Brian Deaton

Brian and his wife, Kristi, live in Jackson Township. He and his family grow, corn, soybeans, and wheat in Preble County and in Wayne County and Union County, Indiana. Brian's first term on the Board of Supervisors began in 2022. He is now Chairman

Josh Ruebush

Josh and his wife, Julie, live in Jackson Township and have three children. Their family has been a recent sponsor of Preble County Conservation Day Camp.  He is a self-employed farmer and uses minimum tillage practices growing corn,  soybeans, and wheat in Wayne County, Indiana and here in Preble County. Josh also raises cattle. 
 

 

Donald Hays

Donald and his wife, Sarah, live in Jackson Township. He manages the farming operations of Geeding Farms and operates a seed sales and treatment business. Donald began serving on the Board of Supervisors in 2020. He currently serves as a member.