Hillsborough Conservation District Supervisors
Christopher "Bear" McCullough
District Seat 1
Email Address: mcculloughc@hcfl.go
General Job Description: The powers of SWCDs and supervisors are quite broad, and relate to the development and implementation of soil and water conservation practices on private lands. These duties are performed in conjunction with federal, state, regional, and local partners through funding and technical assistance.
Ryan Gill
Position: Chair
District Seat 2
Email Address: gillry@hcfl.gov
General Job Description: The powers of SWCDs and supervisors are quite broad, and relate to the development and implementation of soil and water conservation practices on private lands. These duties are performed in conjunction with federal, state, regional, and local partners through funding and technical assistance.
Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Subdivision Map.pdf
Gretchen Hoke
District Seat 3
Email Address: hokeg@hcfl.gov
Gretchen Genrich Hoke is a passionate advocate for agriculture, wildlife, and the environment, proudly rooted as a 7th generation Floridian. She is devoted to preserving Florida's natural resources and has committed her life to advocating for rural working lands, encouraging a peaceful coexistence with Wild Florida, and protecting wildlife habitats to ensure a healthy Florida for generations to come.
As a co-founder of Rain Frog Ranch Inc., she connects people with Florida's beautiful landscapes through equine therapy and outdoor education. She actively participates in initiatives to enhance green spaces and is a team member of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, working to protect vital wildlife corridors across the state.
Gretchen believes in the power of community and education, especially in teaching children the importance of agriculture and environmental stewardship. Her faith in Jesus inspires her to serve others and care for creation, motivating her to instill values of compassion and responsibility in the younger generation. Recently, she published a children's book titled Too Cute For A Chicken Coop, which highlights the importance of friendship, second chances, and animal rescue while encouraging kids to explore the wonders of nature.
When she's not advocating for the environment, you can find her hosting guests at her unique Airbnb, The Old Florida Cowboy Cabin, or sharing her love for nature with her family. Gretchen hopes her work inspires children and others to explore, think big, and become stewards of the earth!
General Job Description: The powers of SWCDs and supervisors are quite broad, and relate to the development and implementation of soil and water conservation practices on private lands. These duties are performed in conjunction with federal, state, regional, and local partners through funding and technical assistance.
Robert "Myke" Morris
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Position: Treasurer
District Seat 4
Email Address: rmmorrishswcd@hotmail.com
Supervisor Morris currently serves as Treasurer of the District Board. After 30 years in agricultural finance working for local, regional, national, and international investors, independently buying, selling, managing, and lending on farms, groves, and ranches throughout the Southeastern US, Supervisor Morris spent 15 years acquiring conservation lands and easements through Florida Forever and the NRCS Farm and Ranchland Protection Program. He became proficient in rural appraisal (State Certified over 30 years and nationally Accredited over 35 years). He is currently a Guardian ad Litem, 13th Judicial Circuit and serving as Secretary of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame of which he is a Charter Member of the Board of Directors. He is currently on the Hillsborough 4-H Foundation Board of Directors. His public service has included serving as Florida 4-H Foundation, Inc. President, University of Florida IFAS Vice Presidential Search Committee (by University Presidential Appointment) American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers: Florida Chapter President, Professional Advancement and Education - national committees, Greater Hillsborough County Fair Board President, Hillsborough County Agri-business Council, and Hillsborough County Extension Overall Advisory Committee and Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee.
General Job Description The powers of SWCDs and supervisors are quite broad, and relate to the development and implementation of soil and water conservation practices on private lands. These duties are performed in conjunction with federal, state, regional, and local partners through funding and technical assistance.
Aly Sullivan
District Seat 5
Email Address: sullivanay@hcfl.gov
Aly Joyner Sullivan is part owner of her family’s small-scale cattle
operation, Circle J Farms LLC, in Plant City Florida. She co-manages its daily operations, oversees herd management and breeding programs, as well as implements best practices in animal husbandry to ensure optimal health and productivity.
In addition, she coordinates financial planning and budgeting to
maintain sustainable farm operations. Aly is passionate about using her strong communication and organizational skills, combined with her love for farming and agricultural, to contribute to a dynamic agricultural environment. Making sure the next generation of agricultural leaders and farmers understand the value of the agricultural industry is something she finds of the utmost importance. When she’s not working on her family farm, you can find Aly with her two boys, working with their livestock projects, teaching them how to help around the farm, at church, or on the TBall fields.
General Job Description: The powers of SWCDs and supervisors are quite broad, and relate to the development and implementation of soil and water conservation practices on private lands. These duties are performed in conjunction with federal, state, regional, and local partners through funding and technical assistance.