IDEA Board of Directors
Robbie Taylor, President, Div. VI (Madison SWCD and Clark SCD)
--Robbie has been employed by the Madison SWCD and the Clark SCD since January 2008. Robbie oversees the day to day operations of both Districts which includes but is not limited to, the Districts public outreach programs, annual conservation tours, assisting landowners with conservation programs and also oversees the Madison SWCD’s Annual Conservation Wind Break Tree Sale. Robbie is a retired military veteran with 25 years of service and one tour of duty in Iraq. Robbie is married to a wonderful lady, Melanie Taylor and has two great children, Robbie Jr. and Lindsey. His interests include sports and spending time with his family.
Chris Simons, Vice-President / Treasurer, Div. IV (Balanced Rock and Twin Falls SWCD)
--Chris has worked as the Administrative Assistant for Balanced Rock SCD and Twin Falls SWCD since 2004, and has served on the IDEA Board since 2009. Chris manages the day to day operations of her two districts, does the bookkeeping and payroll for three districts and administers the Districts’ 319 Grants. Her interests include spending time with her three grown children, four teenage granddaughters, Oliver the Bassett Hound and Vinnie the Bishon, plus landscaping her yard, hiking, camping, auctions and maintaining a home “recycle program.”
Joyce Smith, Secretary, Div. VI (East and West Side SWCD)
--Joyce moved to Idaho, from upstate New York, in 1975 when she married Darrel Smith. Darrel was and still is a local 4th generation farmer. Together they have 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to that, the two recently celebrated their 34th Anniversary. Joyce started with the East & West Side Soil and Water Conservation Districts back in June of 2008. Prior to that, she worked for the USDA inspection service and Qwest Customer Service. In her spare time and summer months, she enjoys working on the farm, camping, hunting, fishing, and most recently, fly fishing.
Kerry Christiansen, Director, Div. V (North and Central Bingham SWCD’s)
--Kerry has worked for the North and Central Bingham SWCD’s since the spring of 2014. Kerry and her husband Chris have lived in the Blackfoot area all of their lives. Chris is retired and they love spending their free time exploring mountain tops on their RZR, fishing and camping, and spoiling Grandkids. Kerry is a Master Gardener and they spend many hours working in their yard, gardening, and raising chickens. Kerry loves to share her talents of Cooking and Crafting with family and friends.
Vicki Lukhart, Historian, Div. III (Weiser River SCD)
--Vicki and her husband Ken moved to Weiser, Idaho in 1983 and love the beautiful country scenery as well as surrounding areas. They have two children, Brenda who teaches 1st grade and Valarie-Administrative Assistant at their local Community Church. Valarie is married to Noel and they have 3 beautiful children, Addison, Jaiden and Breann the loves of all of our lives! Ken and Noel have their own business K&N Repair for HVAC, Restaurant and home appliances, with Vicki doing the bookwork. Vicki has also worked at the Weiser River SCD for 13 years now. She loves her job as District Manager and learning all she can about conservation and innovative projects. she loves traveling in their motor home, crafting, water ski, boating and family.
Cassie Olson, Director, Div. I (Boundary SCD)
--Bio to be posted soon.
Brenda Knoll, Director, Div. II (Nez Perce SWCD)
--Bio to be posted soon.
--Robbie has been employed by the Madison SWCD and the Clark SCD since January 2008. Robbie oversees the day to day operations of both Districts which includes but is not limited to, the Districts public outreach programs, annual conservation tours, assisting landowners with conservation programs and also oversees the Madison SWCD’s Annual Conservation Wind Break Tree Sale. Robbie is a retired military veteran with 25 years of service and one tour of duty in Iraq. Robbie is married to a wonderful lady, Melanie Taylor and has two great children, Robbie Jr. and Lindsey. His interests include sports and spending time with his family.
Chris Simons, Vice-President / Treasurer, Div. IV (Balanced Rock and Twin Falls SWCD)
--Chris has worked as the Administrative Assistant for Balanced Rock SCD and Twin Falls SWCD since 2004, and has served on the IDEA Board since 2009. Chris manages the day to day operations of her two districts, does the bookkeeping and payroll for three districts and administers the Districts’ 319 Grants. Her interests include spending time with her three grown children, four teenage granddaughters, Oliver the Bassett Hound and Vinnie the Bishon, plus landscaping her yard, hiking, camping, auctions and maintaining a home “recycle program.”
Joyce Smith, Secretary, Div. VI (East and West Side SWCD)
--Joyce moved to Idaho, from upstate New York, in 1975 when she married Darrel Smith. Darrel was and still is a local 4th generation farmer. Together they have 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to that, the two recently celebrated their 34th Anniversary. Joyce started with the East & West Side Soil and Water Conservation Districts back in June of 2008. Prior to that, she worked for the USDA inspection service and Qwest Customer Service. In her spare time and summer months, she enjoys working on the farm, camping, hunting, fishing, and most recently, fly fishing.
Kerry Christiansen, Director, Div. V (North and Central Bingham SWCD’s)
--Kerry has worked for the North and Central Bingham SWCD’s since the spring of 2014. Kerry and her husband Chris have lived in the Blackfoot area all of their lives. Chris is retired and they love spending their free time exploring mountain tops on their RZR, fishing and camping, and spoiling Grandkids. Kerry is a Master Gardener and they spend many hours working in their yard, gardening, and raising chickens. Kerry loves to share her talents of Cooking and Crafting with family and friends.
Vicki Lukhart, Historian, Div. III (Weiser River SCD)
--Vicki and her husband Ken moved to Weiser, Idaho in 1983 and love the beautiful country scenery as well as surrounding areas. They have two children, Brenda who teaches 1st grade and Valarie-Administrative Assistant at their local Community Church. Valarie is married to Noel and they have 3 beautiful children, Addison, Jaiden and Breann the loves of all of our lives! Ken and Noel have their own business K&N Repair for HVAC, Restaurant and home appliances, with Vicki doing the bookwork. Vicki has also worked at the Weiser River SCD for 13 years now. She loves her job as District Manager and learning all she can about conservation and innovative projects. she loves traveling in their motor home, crafting, water ski, boating and family.
Cassie Olson, Director, Div. I (Boundary SCD)
--Bio to be posted soon.
Brenda Knoll, Director, Div. II (Nez Perce SWCD)
--Bio to be posted soon.
