Meet Our Board
Incoming Board Members, Thane Kaufman and Tim Brumme will officially took office January 2026
Holmes Soil & Water Conservation Distict is fortunate to have an outstanding board of county supervisors. They are always interested in hearing from others in the Holmes County area about their conservation needs and concerns.
Jason shares a Holmes County family farming operation and tending a cow/calf beef herd in Ripley Township. Nearly all of the acres are managed as no-till with extensive use of cover crops. He works off the farm at Lowe & Young in Wooster. One of the things that attracted him to the role of supervisor is keeping the farm community involved and informed.
Jason has served two-terms on the Holmes Soil & Water board of supervisors. Here he has gained a greater understanding of how the Soil & Water program works to create a strong partnership with landowners and state/county agencies. Jason works at Tekton Engineering, specializing in land management and development. Him and his family operate a small commercial maple syrup farm in Glenmont.
Kyle is a lifelong Holmes County resident, and graduate of West Holmes High School. He has participated in 4-H and FFA programs along with currently being on the Holmes County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. He currently works at Ag-Pro Millersburg selling feed and show supplies.
Tim previously has served 4-terms on the Holmes Soil & Water board of supervisors, where he gained a greater understanding of how the Soil & Water program works to create a strong partnership with landowners and state/county agencies. Tim and his family operate Big Little Farms where they raise crops, hay and livestock in Killbuck. On the farm they utilizes cover crops, contour strips, waterways and nutrient management practices to keep the soil productive and water clean. He loves all things conservation, and is excited to be back on the board of supervisors.
Thane grew up in Holmes county where he was a member of the West Holmes FFA. He attended The Ohio State University where he received a bachelors degree in Agricultural business. After graduating he furthered his passion for agriculture by continuing to work on his family’s farm where they grow corn and soybeans. Here he is involved with many aspects in the operation that is deeply invested in sustainable and environmentally responsible farming practices.
