Rob Allen, Executive Director
Rob joined the County Conservation Board in July of 2014 as our Operations Supervisor. Rob was previously the Wildlife Technician for the Hardin County Conservation Board where he had extensive experience with invasive species removal and native plant regeneration projects. Rob graduated from Iowa State University where he earned his BA in forestry.
He appreciates living in this part of the state where he can enjoy the great lakes and marshes we have to offer. Rob is an avid hunter and fisherman. Rob is married to wife Kelly and has two daughters and one son.
Kaitlin Anderson, Naturalist
Kaitlin Anderson is the Naturalist and loves to share her knowledge of nature and the outdoors. Kaitlin grew up in Garner, Iowa and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in biology. She began working for PACCB and Lost Island Nature Center in January 2018. Kaitlin enjoys small town living and likes to explore new parks, as well as walking with her dog, and running.
Blake Jesse, Operations Supervisor
Blake joined the County Conservation Board in April of 2019 as Park Ranger. Blake was educated at Newell-Fonda Community School, Iowa Lakes Community College, and graduated from Iowa State University where he studied animal ecology with an emphasis in fisheries. He gained an appreciation for the environment growing up on an acreage and spent most of his time outside. Blake enjoys hunting, fishing, and being out in nature.
Brody Krieg, Conservation Technician
Brody Krieg is a local man from Ruthven, graduating from R-A high school in 2019. After graduating with an AS degree in Environmental Science in 2020 from ILCC, he began his BA degree work at Iowa State University. He will complete his BA degree in Forestry in December. Brody likes to hunt and fish in the local area.
Shannon Pascual, Nature Center Assistant
Shannon joined the staff of the Nature Center in February 2021. Shannon lives in Ruthven with her husband, Jaime. She grew up in Sheffield, Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Foods and Nutrition. She was awarded an MDiv from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and served churches for fifteen years before moving to NW Iowa to be closer to family. She enjoys reading crime thrillers, listening to podcasts, and working in the yard or riding bike when the weather is nice.