Kevin Dacey has worked on wetlands for the Department for the past 23 years. Most recently, he has assisted the NRCS as a technical and biological coordinator for the Wetlands Reserve Program. He enjoys turkey, squirrel, deer and waterfowl hunting.
Jason Jensen is a resource forester and has been with the Department since 1992. He and his wife, Cindy, and son, Clay, live in Wayne County. His hobbies include hunting, reloading ammunition, target shooting and getting youth involved in the outdoors.
Ron Reitz is a resource scientist and the survey coordinator for the Department of Conservation. He and his wife, Kim, live in Columbia. He enjoys spending time at work, but in his free time he likes to hunt, fish, read and spend time outdoors.
Heather Scroggins is a resource scientist, and she has also has been the human dimensions specialist for the Department since 2003. She and her husband, Craig, are the delighted parents of a new baby daughter, Brynn. Their family lives in Columbia.
David Thorne is a public involvement coordinator for the Department, where he’s helped staff discover the opinions of Missourians for 16 years. He enjoys most outdoor activities, especially walking and Dutch oven cooking. He lives with his wife, Mary, in Holts Summit.
John Tuttle became forest products program supervisor for the Department a year ago. Previously, he spent seven years as a resource forester and 18 as a professional logger. He lives in New Bloomfield with his wife, Regina, and children, Dustin, Brittany and Brooke.
David Urich is the Wildlife Division’s Ozark unit chief and a 27-year employee with the Department. He lives on a 40-acre farm in Moniteau County where he and his wife, Jennifer, raised three sons. Rabbit hunting and fishing are among his many hobbies.
