About Us

The Dubois County Soil & Water Conservation District was officially established on September 19th, 1945 with the first year of official duties being completed in 1946. 

Dubois SWCD Founding Story
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Staff

Aubree Pond
Executive Director
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Aubree Pond started as the Executive Director in April 2023. As Executive Director, Pond oversees the operations of the Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District and is responsible for all projects and programs. She serves as the County Department head, supports the SWCD Supervisors in carrying out the program in accordance with state regulations and supervises the SWCD staff. Pond is excited about the opportunity to serve the Dubois County Community as the Executive Director of the Dubois County SWCD. 

Pond is originally from Brownsburg Indiana where she developed a love for the outdoors with her grandparents. She obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Agriculture with a minor in Natural Resources and Environmental Science in 2022. While at Purdue she was an active member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, was a writer for the Odyssey Online, and interned and volunteered her time to many organizations including the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, the Columbian Park Zoo, and the DNR. Pond enjoys spending her free time outside with her beagle Ranger, backpacking, kayaking, and being with friends and family.

Veronica Helming
Administrative Assistant
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Veronica Helming has been the administrative assistant at the Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District since May 2023. As the administrative assistant, Helming reconciles financial reports, assists producers with equipment rental and ensures that files are up to date. She processes correspondence and ensures that inquiries are handled accordingly. If she doesn’t know the answer she will get you to the person that does. Helming maintains the SWCD website, prepares quarterly newsletters and assists with creating educational displays for local events. In addition to her duties with the SWCD, she also assists the NRCS District Conservationist with administrative functions in the office. 
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Helming graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University in 2016. She has seven years experience in banking and management. She currently lives on her husband’s (Andy) family farm near Kyana and the Ferdinand State Forest. She has two children, Amelia and Joseph. In her free time, she enjoys helping Andy around the farm, gardening, reading, and just being outside with her family.

​Andrew started with the SWCD on May 13th, 2024 filling a position as a Resource Specialist. He grew up in Benton County amongst flat farm fields and towering white windmills. His education took him down Highway 41 where he attained a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana State University. After graduating and getting married he moved even further down 41 to the city of Vincennes.
​He humorously remembers being knocked over as a young boy by the rooster on his grandfather’s farm and fondly remembers getting peanuts from the elevator with his dad during harvest time. He now has a rooster of his own and it survives as a hobby. He and his wife have sweet corn in the garden and peanuts in the pantry. We look forward to seeing him grown here at the SWCD as he explores a new side of agriculture and conservation.

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Andrew Fry
Resource Specialist
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Jessi Goforth 
Resource Specialist
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Board of Supervisors

Brenda Sermersheim
Chair

Glenn Goeppner
​Vice Chair

Patrick Eckerle
Member

Mark Welp
Member

Arlene Fleck
​​Treasurer, Member

Partners

Andrea Gogel
ISDA
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Chanis Clay Cox
NRCS
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Volunteers

We welcome your involvement! Work with us to develop and present programs for local landowners and elected officials.  Help us put conservation on the land, and promote urban and agricultural best management practice (BMPs)  Join us as we plan field days, fundraisers, develop youth and adult education events, or survey conservation practices.