Committee Structure
NACD’s Standing Committees direct association activity in priority areas and are comprised of NACD board members and partner advisors. Committee chairs and members serve two-year terms in conjunction with the current NACD president.
To learn more or get involved, contact your NACD board member or the NACD staff co-leads for each standing committee.
Legislative Committee
Strategic Charge: Influential representation
Legislators, agencies, and communities prioritize responsible conservation & resource management as a result of NACD’s efforts.
- Chair: Ryan Britt, NACD Second Vice President
- Vice Chair: Sam Casella, New York State Board Member
- Staff Lead: NACD Director of Government Affairs
- Member States: Connecticut, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming
Subcommittees: Forestry, Public Lands
Natural Resources Committee
Strategic Charge: Sustainable impact
Local resource management & conservation efforts continuously & significantly improve outcomes for all communities.
- Chair: Mark Masters, NACD First Vice President
- Vice Chair: Cliff Lane, Northeast Executive Board Member
- Staff Co-Leads: Dr. Kenesha Reynolds, Candice Abinanti
- Member States: Alabama, Arizona, CNMI, Colorado, FSM, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington
Subcommittees: Water and Climate, Invasive Species
District and Partner Relations Committee
Strategic Charge: Leadership Excellence
An engaged, diverse membership leads, thrives, and delivers invaluable benefits and experiences for those in conservation.
- Chair: Karl Jensen, NACD Secretary-Treasurer
- Vice Chair: Dr. Carol Knight, Southeast Executive Board Member
- Staff Co-Leads: Dr. Ariel Rivers, Keith Owen
- Member States: Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Palau, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Subcommittees: Leadership Development, Outreach