​​​​​​​​​​​Richard began serving on the West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation District Board in January of 2005. He had always been curious about the Soil and Water Conservation District. Serving on the board has given him a chance to be involved in the farming community in a positive way. Richard likes being able to learn about new farming methods and getting to know new people. Richard assists and supports district activities and continues to look for ways to increase funding for conservation work in our communities.

Richard’s farming experience goes way back. He started working with his brother as a young teenager in Jr. High school. They currently grow corn and alfalfa for a local dairy. Richard as 2 daughters, Delaney and Rayn (rain). Richard likes to spend time snowmobiling and following his girls to activities. He also enjoys farming, working on equipment, implementing new conservation ideas and improvements, and especially enjoys the planning stages of preparing for each new growing season.

Richard currently serves as chairman of the Soil District’s Project Committee for the Mini-Cassia area where they address soil health, water issues, and conservation education for the community. Richard is the Chairman for the West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation District where he has served for 20 years. He is in his 10th year serving as the Director for Division IV (covering 11 Soil Conservation Districts in Southern Idaho) and has served as Treasurer for the IASCD Board of Directors for 9 years.

In November 2024, Richard was selected to serve as the IASCD President (Idaho Association of Conservation Districts). In this position, he will represent all 50 Conservation Districts in the state of Idaho. Richard works with 5 other Division Directors around the state to improve opportunities for landowners and local soil districts. They work with lobbyists and legislators to improve and increase conservation opportunities.