Committees

Committees of the MNCC are listed below. If you are interested in taking part in one of the committees, please contact us. You do not need to be a MNCC member to participate in a committee. 

Legislative and Environmental Affairs
The Legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee stays up to date on legislation concerning compost state- and nation-wide, and collaborates with the Market Development Committee. See up-to-date information on the Legislative Committee on our Advocacy web page. 

Co-Chairs: Kellie Kish
Committee Members: Ginny Black, Kala Fisher, Laurie Hanson, Dustin Montey, Nathan Reinbold, Crystal McNally, Shannon Pinc, Chuck Joswiak, Gwen Jenkins, Elly Ventura, Brian Pontious, Zach Bradford, Gabrielle Batzko-Conley, Aric Olsen, and Vineet Dalal.
Compost Site Operations Committee
The Compost Site Operations Committee addresses issues at composting facilities and market development activities to increase the use and value of compost.  
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Co-Chairs: Chuck Joswiak
Committee Members: Nathan Reinbold ​, Dustin Montey, Dori Decker, Kellie Kish, Nick Rich-Vetch, Dan Krivit, Gwen Jenkins, John Exner, Jake Duame, and Erin Skelly
Communications
The Communications Committee keeps the website updated, runs the Facebook page, and creates the email newsletter.

Chair: Dori Decker
Committee Members: Kellie Kish, Nathan Reinbold, Mary Cich and Addie Morrisette
Membership
The Membership sub-committee works to increase MNCC membership and participation.
Chair: Kala Fisher
Committee Members: Kellie Kish, Zach McCarty, Jake Duame, and Mary Cich

Grants
The Grants sub-committee reviews grant opportunities, discusses grants with other committees as appropriate, and assists with grant writing and connecting with grant partners.
Chair: Nick Rich-Vetsch
Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kala Fisher, Mary Cich, Chuck Joswiak, and Kellie Kish

Plate to Garden/International Compost Awareness Week​​Chair: Addie Morrisette
Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden, Kellie Kish, and Mary Cich

​​Financial
The Financial Committee oversees MNCC finances, partnerships and expenses.
Chair: Kellie Kish
Committee Members: Marcus Zbinden and Mary Cich