Meet the Poweshiek County Conservation team, and find key contacts from our department and the DNR.
Mark Vavroch
Mark has been a full-time employee since April 1987. He began his employment with the Board as a park ranger and later was hired as director in 1990. Mark is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the County Conservation Department, as well as, preparing budgets, making recommendations to the Board, writing grants, and helping maintain and develop all county areas. Mark received a B.S. in Forestry with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation from Iowa State University. Mark and his family enjoy watching school athletic events, watching college football, fishing, and walking Bella (their lab).
Corey Simpson
Corey has been a full-time employee since May 2003. His duties include patrolling and maintaining all county areas with a special emphasis on managing and developing the county’s wildlife areas. Corey loves the diversity of the job, every day is a little different. Corey received an Associate of Science Degree from Kirkwood Community College. During his spare time, Corey and his wife enjoy boating, camping, snowmobiling, and spending time with their families.
Amy Andrews
Amy started with Poweshiek County in March of 2020. She provides environmental education to children and adults throughout the county, in school and community settings. Contact her if you would like her to present to your group! Amy is a proud alumna of Central College with a degree in Communication Studies and Environmental Science. In her free time, she enjoys exploring prairies and woodlands, game nights, reading, doing craft projects, and attempting to garden.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Contacts
Mark Vavroch
Executive Director 
Corey Simpson
Park Ranger / Weed Commissioner 
Amy Andrews
Naturalist 
