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Committee Members

2026 Committee Members: Council & Non-Council (Voting)

The Watershed Agricultural Council has 13 committees that provide guidance, direction and oversight as it pertains to programmatic focus. Committee members are recommended and selected based on their interest, participation and expertise as it applies to the Committee’s work. Committees often invite key agency and nonprofit representatives to participate in meetings. This diverse group at the discussion table ensures that all parties and constituents that may be effected by the Council’s policies and programs are aptly provided an opportunity to be heard. Their concerns, as well as constructive input, guarantee a holistic perspective on watershed issues. Anyone interested in serving on a committee or becoming a nonvoting member should contact Bud Gladstone, Board Chair at (607) 865-7790, ext. 110.

Agricultural Committee

  • Council:

    James Darling
    Kyle Clark
    Karl Gockel
    Barb Hanselman
    Fred Huneke
    Steve Reed, Chair

  • Non-Council:

    Gwen Deysenroth
    Sara Storrer, NYC DEP

Audit & Regulatory Committee

  • Paul Gallay, Chair
    Steve Reed

East of Hudson Committee

  • Council:

    Paul Gallay
    Wayland Gladstone
    Fred Huneke

  • Non-Council:

    Jan Blair
    Leda Blumberg, Chair
    Tom Ganz, NYC DEP
    Betsey Ryder

Easement Committee

  • Council:

    Paul Gallay
    Wayland Gladstone
    Karl Gockel
    Jennifer Grossman
    Fred Huneke
    Tom Hutson, Chair
    Michael Vander Werff, NYC DEP

Executive Committee

  • Wayland Gladstone, Chair
    Karl Gockel, Treasurer
    Jennifer Grossman, Secretary
    Fred Huneke
    Tom Hutson, Vice-Chair
    Marilyn Wyman
    Michael Vander Werff,NYC DEP

Economic Viability Committee

  • Council:

    Kyle Clark
    Paul Gallay
    Jennifer Grossman, Chair
    Barb Hanselman
    Jason Helmbold
    Nancy Wyncoop

  • Non-Council:

    Shannon Finn
    Tianna Kennedy
    Sara Storrer, NYC DEP

Finance Committee

  • Wayland Gladstone
    Karl Gockel, Chair
    Jason Helmbold
    Tom Hutson
    Marilyn Wyman
    Michael Vander Werff, NYC DEP

Forestry Committee

  • Council:

    James Darling
    Jason Helmbold
    Steve Reed
    Marilyn Wyman, Chair

  • Non-Council:

    Tom Ganz, NYC DEP
    Paul Krickhahn
    Frank Winkler

Governance Committee

  • Jason Helmbold, Chair
    Fred Huneke
    Tom Hutson
    Steve Reed
    John Verhoeven

Nutrient Management Sub-Committee

  • Council:

    James Darling, Chair
    Karl Gockel
    John Verhoeven

  • Non-Council:

    Tom Ganz, DEP
    Dennis Reinshagen

Building Committee Working Group

  • Wayland Gladstone
    Karl Gockel, Chair
    Jennifer Grossman
    Fred Huneke
    Tom Hutson
    Marilyn Wyman
    Michael Vander Werff, NYC DEP

(Updated March 2026)