Holly Berthold is a metro media specialist for the Conservation Department in the St. Louis Region. She has always been happiest outside, whether hiking, boating, fishing or getting muddy in the garden. Holly lives with her husband, Bob, and several fuzzy, un-trainable but good-natured animals in Eureka.
Brad McCord is the agricultural programs coordinator for the Department. His responsibilities include working with agricultural groups and conservation organizations, and administering landowner cost share and incentive programs. Brad and his wife, Jennifer, live in California, Mo., with their two daughters.
Kevin Richards, the Department’s fisheries field operations chief, is dedicated to helping folks understand catch-and-release methodology. His wife, Donna, also works for MDC. Their kids were teenagers before they realized some families go on vacations that don’t include fishing.
Tim Smith is a botanist and resource scientist in the Conservation Department’s Jefferson City office. He works to conserve Missouri’s native plant diversity by protecting rare species and combating invasive exotics. He lives in Jefferson City with his wife, Leah, daughter, Anna, and son, Henry.
John Vogel is a wildlife management biologist with the Conservation Department in the St. Louis Region. He enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as mountain biking, kayaking, hiking and orienteering with his wife, Yvonne. They are looking forward to introducing their new son, Beck, to the great outdoors.
