Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Jeff is a life long resident of Cabarrus County with a dedication for his surrounding community. Elected Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in 2002 and currently serving in his second term. He has been very active in efforts of conserving our areas natural resources from the beginning. Chosen as Vice Chairman of the District Board in 2009. 

He has also been active at the state and national level, representing the District at annual meetings of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Districts from 2003 to 2010 as well as serving on the Associations Executive Committee as Area Chairman for the 2009 / 2010 term. He has recently completed the inaugural class of the Associations Leadership Initiative and has represented the Cabarrus District at meetings of the National Association of Conservation Districts on six different occasions.

Since being elected as Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in 2002, I have seen many transitions, challenges and opportunities.
    
The transition of Cabarrus in the recent years from an agriculturally dominate community to one with increasing suburban influence charges us with the challenge to educate land owners from both aspects of the value of protecting our precious natural resources. This has provided the opportunity for the Cabarrus District to expand its already present role as an integral part in developing the local community conservation effort to compliment agricultural cost share that has been the flagship assistance program of the local agricultural community.

If elected, I look forward to continuing to serve in my current capacity of doing my part to conserve our natural resources as well as to advance the responsible growth of our community.