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 legislature 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 and Kris Coperine
Committee Members: Ginny Black, Kala Fisher, Laurie Hanson, Dustin Montey, Nathan Reinbold, Crystal McNally, Katie Stelzner, Shannon Pinc, Lucy Mullany, Gwen Jenkins, Elly Ventura
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: Nathan Reinbold and Ginny Black
Committee Members: Chuck Joswick, Dustin Montey, Tim Lundell, Kellie Kish, Nick 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.

Co-chairs: Ginny Black and Mary Cich
Committee Members: Kala Fisher, Jon Klapperich, Kellie Kish, and Nathan Reinbold 
Development Committee
The Development Committee is comprised of sub-groups that work to increase membership benefits, plan and coordinate events and increase the financial stability of the MNCC. The sub-groups are identified below. 
  • Membership
    The Membership sub-committee works to increase MNCC membership and participation.
    Chair: Jon Klapperich
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Kala Fisher, Kellie Kish, and Mary Cich
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  • 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 Vetsch
    Committee Members: Jon Klapperich, John Springman, Marcus Zbinden, Kala Fisher, Sonya Betker, Tim Farnan and Kellie Kish
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  • Events & Sponsorship
    The events and sponsorship sub-group plans and executes one-time and reoccurring events (Plate to Garden Compost program, International Compost Awareness Week) throughout the year.

    Chair: Mary Cich
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Sonya Betker, Jon Klapperich Springman, Marcus Zbinden, and Kellie Kish
  • ​Financial
    The Financial Committee oversees MNCC finances and expenses.
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    Chair:     Kellie Kish
    Committee Members: Ginny Black, Marcus Zbinden, John Springman, and Mary Cich