Our Staff
Administrative
Timothy Riley
District Coordinator
302-608-5370
Tim began working with the District in October 1991. Tim manages all District related programs, such
as, human relations, finance, stormwater program, engineering, etc.
Alisa Bentley
Administrative Coordinator
302-608-5370
Alisa began working with the District in January 2015. She is the District’s liaison to the Board of Supervisors.
Gayle Wills
Accountant
302-608-5370
Gayle began working with the District in October 1994. Gayle manages all human relations and accounting functions for the entire District as well as accounting responsibilities for the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD), is Treasurer for the Delaware Envirothon and Delaware Conservation District Employees Association (DCDEA).
Stephanie Walt
Grants Manager
302-608-5370
Stephanie began working with the District in August 2022. Stephanie spends her time researching and applying for grant funding for conservation programs for the District. She tracks the deliverable grant requirements and files the necessary reports for the awarded grants.
Beverly Darling
Receptionist
302-608-5370
Beverly began working with the District in September 2001. As the receptionist, Beverly is the primary contact for all customer relations. She spends her days assisting clients, either in person or via telephone, by providing information regarding the District’s programs.
Nutrient Management
Virginia Grimm
Conservationist
302-608-5370
Virginia began working with the District in February 2023. Virginia works with our farmers on nutrient management planning, cover crop programs, and works with USDA-NRCS to implement federal programs. Virginia is a certified nutrient management planner.
Zach Torgerson
Conservationist
302-608-5370
Zach began working with the District in September 2022. Zach works with our farmers on nutrient management planning, cover crop programs, and works with USDA-NRCS to implement federal programs. Zach is a certified nutrient management planner.
Sediment & Stormwater
Jared Adkins, P.E.
S & S Program Manager/Engineer
302-608-5370
Jared Adkins graduated from the University of Delaware in Agricultural Engineering and is a Delaware Registered Professional Engineer. Prior to joining the Kent Conservation District, he worked for several local consulting firms providing geotechnical and environmental engineering, construction inspection and project management services. Since 1999, Jared has served as the Program Manager.
Kate Owens
Stormwater Engineer
302-608-5370
Kate began working with the District in October of 2020. Kate meets with Engineering Firms wishing to submit Stormwater Management Plans for review and approval.
Roland “RW” Kelly
Engineering Inspector
302-632-2529
RW began working with the District in April of 2014, his main task as an Engineering Inspector is to monitor active construction sites. You may see RW on his way to a site in the southern portion of Kent County.
Gary Gerardi
Engineering Inspector
302-608-5370
Gary began working with the District in February of 2022, his main task as an Engineering Inspector is to monitor active construction sites. You may see Gary on his way to a site in the northern portion of Kent County.
Sean Miller
Urban Conservationist
302-608-5370
Sean began working with the District in August of 2016. As the Urban Conservationist, he performs post construction inspections on Stormwater BMP’s. A large portion of Sean’s day is spent coordinating with Home Owner Associations wishing to join the Kent County Stormwater Maintenance District.
Kelly Wilson
Project Administrator
302-608-5370
Kelly previously worked with the KCD as an Engineering Inspector and Urban Conservationist from September 2005 until June of 2016. In March of 2023 Kelly returned to assist the Stormwater Program and manage the Stormwater Construction Bond Program.
Tax Ditch/Drainage Assistance
Gene Vanderwende
Field Coordinator
302-608-5370
Gene began working with the District in May 1983. Gene manages the Tax Ditch Program, coordinating all maintenance activities for tax ditches throughout Kent County. He is the District’s liaison to the DNREC Tax Ditch Section and responds to calls received from the public regarding tax ditch drainage issues.
Daniel Tartt
Drainage Planner
302-608-5370
Danny began working with the District in October 2021 and is involved in a variety of tasks for drainage improvement projects as well as assisting the Stormwater Program with plan review. He is also our resident photographer and licensed drone operator.
Drainage Assistance - State of Delaware
Mike Biggs
Resource Planner
302-608-5373
Mike has been an asset to the team since April of 1990. He manages and approves projects to improve drainage in Kent County and at times assists the tax ditch program.
Erik Foraker
Drainage Planner
302-608-5370
Erik began working with the District in October 2021. Erik responds to calls received from the public about drainage concerns and assists the Drainage Team on design and construction projects.
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Kent Field Office Staff
James Dick | Program Assistant |
Jacob Urian | Soil Conservationist |
Tim Ross | Soil Conservationist |
| Suzy Lin | Soil Conservationist Technician |
| Justin Ford | Acting District Conservationist |
