Wayne Davis - Chair

Director - New Kent County

I joined the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District in 2020 to increase awareness of the District's programs and services.  I spent my career working at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation in various positions.  These experiences along with my firsthand knowledge of production agriculture will benefit the Colonial SWCD.  Also, I  currently serve as President of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.  I enjoy gardening, spending time with my family, and watching Virginia Tech sporting events.

Tim Beale

Director - York County

I live in York County in the Seaford area with my wife Melanie. I am a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Forestry and Wildlife and I hold an MBA from Georgia Southern University. 

I work for Dominion Energy as a Distribution Forestry Coordinator. I am a certified arborist and I enjoy being involved in my community and promoting projects that involve environmental stewardship, clean waterways, and promoting conservation practices.

My hobbies include hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. 

Philip Thomson

Director - New Kent County

My name is Philip Thomson and I currently serve as a Director representing New Kent County. I learned the importance of protecting our lands and waterways through the example set by my grandparents who owned a farm and nursery in Hanover County. I chose to serve as a means of giving back to our community and help conserve and protect our natural resources.

Darryl Cook

Associate Director -

James City County

I have been an Associate Director of the CSWCD since March 2022. I have worked most of my career in the urban conservation field protecting and restoring the natural environment from negative impacts of urban development. So, volunteering with the district helps me to support their urban conservation programs. I am especially interested in the district's living shoreline program which helps protect shorelines from erosion while maintaining the connection between the aquatic and terrestrial environments.

Robert Lund, Jr. - Vice Chair

Director - James City County

Service of various forms has been and continues to be an integral part of my life since childhood.  Including eight elected offices. Among the reasons the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District is important is the long history of numerous societies, that no longer exist as they damaged/exhausted their environment.  I also enjoy long walks, activities and travel with family and friends, socializing, learning, listening to music, and reading a variety of fiction authors and genres.  My late wife & I came to James City County in our retirement about fifteen years ago to be closer to family and enjoy milder winters.     

Dave Beals

Director - City of Williamsburg

The work of the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) makes a difference for the environment in our community, and I am proud to be a part of this work. The CSWCD makes grants to farmers and homeowners that make conservation projects work for everyone. Grants range from; cover crops and no-till farming which enrich and preserve our soils, shoreline remediation which prevent erosion and increase shoreline habitat, to urban rain gardens. To be part of an organization that works, every day, to help solve practical problems for our home is rewarding and satisfying. Please let me know how I can help you solve problems you see in our environment.

David Westcott

Director -  York County

In the role as Director on the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District, I have deep commitment to the preservation of our environment. I am rooted in the traditions of a commercial fishing family, where I had an outdoor upbringing and channel it into a passion for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. As an avid outdoorsman, I not only appreciate the beauty of York County's landscapes but actively engage in efforts to safeguard its natural resources. I feel my perspective as the son of a commercial fisherman lends a practical and insightful approach to conservation initiatives, emphasizing the importance of responsible resource management. By serving on the board I feel that I can leverage this position as a director to drive impactful and meaningful change. Through strategic planning and implementation of conservation measures, I will strive to maintain the well-being of the soil and water in our districts ecosystems.

Luke Scott

Director -  Charles City County

George Clark - Treasurer

Associate Director - York County

I am deeply passionate about serving to protect our land and waterways. Working together we can ensure that Virginia remains a beautiful and vibrant place for generations to come.

Larkin Scott

Director - Charles City County

I am a third generation landscaper, conservationist, and arborist. I have a bachelor of science in horticulture. I am an ISA certified arborist, to include being a certified ISA hazardous tree assessor. I’m a certified nutrient manager, and also a certified applicator.

I am a retired US Army officer and an Iraq war veteran. I work part time as a Charles City County Sheriff’s Deputy.

I also run a tree service and tree consulting company in Charles City, Virginia.

Stephen Zabinski

Director - James City County

My name is Stephen Zabinski.  I moved to Virginia after retiring from the Army in 2017. After a lifetime of transitioning from one place to live to another, I’ve finally found a home and have begun to put down roots.

After what feels like a lifetime spent in service to something greater than myself, such service has become a way of life for me.  After retiring from active duty military service, seeking an elected position such as a SWCD Director was a natural step for me. Now, rather than an abstract mission of defending our country and our way of life from external threats, I will be dedicating my time and energy to a much more tangible goal – helping my friends and neighbors in James City County and our neighboring areas.  That we’ll be helping to preserve our natural environment in the process is a very sweet icing on the cake for me. I look forward to working with my fellow Directors to assist our constituents by raising awareness of the various programs that could benefit them, then assisting them in taking advantage of those programs.

Charles Stevenson

Director -  City of Williamsburg

Pam Mason - Secretary

Director - York County

I am a wife, mother of two boys, and a marine scientist. I work at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on wetlands and coastal policy. I believe that conservation is critical for human and environmental well-being and through efforts to protect and improve our water and soil, we are creating more resilient and just communities in Virginia.

Megan Tierney

Virginia Cooperative

Extension Agent

I am a Virginia Native and have lived in Hampton Roads since 1998 and have worked in the horticultural Industry for over 25 years. I have been a Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agent since 2008. I work to foster the missions of VCE through the knowledge base of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, which focuses around education and conservation to improve the well-being of Virginian's and our natural resources. I love the outdoors and have a deep reverence for nature and all life.

Charlie Morse

Associate Director -

City of Williamsburg

I am a retired teacher with an interest in promoting conservation through  educational programming. I am a member of the CSWCD Outreach and Education Committee and I volunteer with the Williamsburg Community Growers, an organization devoted to educating the public about the benefits of locally grown produce and promoting conservation practices.