Board of Supervisors

Jeanette Dorner, Chair (Elected Position, 2024-2027)
Jeanette first began working with the Pierce Conservation District in 1996 when she created a community group to restore the health of Muck Creek and the District became a major supporter of that effort. She worked for 11 years as the Salmon Recovery Program Manager with the Nisqually Tribe, coordinating the protection and restoration of the Nisqually watershed, then five years as the Director of Ecosystem Recovery at the Puget Sound Partnership. She now is the Executive Director of the Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, a non-profit group working with people in the Mid Puget Sound region to restore salmon habitat and recover salmon populations. Jeanette believes strongly in the mission of the conservation district to empower local landowners to be good stewards of their lands through voluntary and incentive programs and to ensure that our Pierce County community has access to healthy local foods that are sustainably produced.

John Hopkins, Auditor (Elected Position, 2025 - 2028)
John grew up in England and graduated from London University with a degree in Math and Physics. After teaching for a year he headed for Alaska and began a long career in the electrical industry. In 1987 he moved to Puyallup with his young family. He founded and managed Diamond Electric, until he retired over ten years ago. Along the way he became interested in Historic buildings and community service. This culminated with six years serving on the Puyallup City Council, where he helped initiate numerous environmental measures. Currently he also serves as treasurer of Puyallup Main Street Association, and is on the Vestry of one of the local churches. He is pushing for rain barrels and solar power at that location! His hobbies include running and hiking.

Julie Ammann, (Elected Position, 2023 - 2026)  
A Washington state native, Julie Ammann has lived in Gig Harbor for two decades raising her sons. She holds a BA in architecture from UW-Seattle and is a professional photographer/writer/producer. Julie’s community involvement includes working as a Gig Harbor Now Reporter, Gig Harbor Conservation Fund Supporter, Gig Harbor Economic Dev. CMTE 2008, Circle of Friends in Action Founding Board member serving women/children in Uganda through resources/sustainable teaching farm program, Women in Film, Minerva, Awarded Volunteer. A runner and outdoors enthusiast, Julie is committed to conservation, clean water, thriving sustainable farms and ecosystems, and striving for a healthy community today and tomorrow.

Mark Mauren (Appointed Position, 2022 - 2025)
Mark retired from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources after 31 years of service, having managed State forest, aquatic, recreation, natural areas, transactions, budgets (>$10M) at operational, programmatic, policy and executive levels. As a small farmer in Puyallup and long-term steward of natural resources across the State of Washington, Mark believes the services provided by the Pierce Conservation District are vital to a healthy future. The District must evolve as the county’s population grows, weather patterns change, forests and the agricultural base shrink and habitat becomes more fragmented.

Grayson Crane (Appointed Position, 2024-2027)
Grayson owns and operates Pink Moon Farm, a 24 acre diversified farm located in Eatonville. They are an active member of the farming community in Western Washington, having lived and farmed in the area for over 12 years. He also serves on the board of the Washington Young Farmers Coalition where he works to connect and directly support other young farmers in the state. Originally from the East Coast, Grayson holds a MA in Geography from the University of Washington and enjoys bringing their diverse experiences and intersections to their work and community involvement. Grayson has long supported and benefitted from the resources the district offers, and is excited to contribute to the work and continued success of the Pierce Conservation District.

Associate Supervisors

Associate Supervisors are a key component of the District’s interactions and communication with our community and the residents we serve. Associates can serve as advisers to the Board in an area of expertise, represent a sector of our community or an industry, assist with special committees, and support other District initiatives as directed by the Board of Supervisors. Associate Supervisors do not have the authority to vote on the board’s official actions but are a critical component to the success of our organization.