Who We Are
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the goal of the OVCC to ensure that habitats are managed and protected to benefit all associated wildlife species while maintaining watershed protection through collaborative conservation.
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DESCRIPTION
Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profit Land Conservation Trust established in 2010. We engage in the protection and restoration of natural areas, wetlands, and riparian corridors (streams), through the purchase of properties or conservation easements. We do this by obtaining grant funds to purchase land in fee, or easements on lands. Those granting entities then require the compliance of the grant application as to the use (or restriction of use) of the land along with the recording of their specific deed restrictions. Due to the nature of what OVCC does, those acquired lands may be eligible for amnesty from property tax assessments. Because of this, we try to again put more back into the community than what we are taking out through helping local governments secure grant funding to help with economic or infrastructure projects, as well as other local organizations for the good of the community. Education is also a priority of the OVCC’s community involvement. We try to be “good partners” whenever we have the opportunity. OVCC also promotes responsible hunting, youth and handicapped outdoor sports, along with partnerships between the hunting and environmental communities.
Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profit Land Conservation Trust established in 2010. We engage in the protection and restoration of natural areas, wetlands, and riparian corridors (streams), through the purchase of properties or conservation easements. We do this by obtaining grant funds to purchase land in fee, or easements on lands. Those granting entities then require the compliance of the grant application as to the use (or restriction of use) of the land along with the recording of their specific deed restrictions. Due to the nature of what OVCC does, those acquired lands may be eligible for amnesty from property tax assessments. Because of this, we try to again put more back into the community than what we are taking out through helping local governments secure grant funding to help with economic or infrastructure projects, as well as other local organizations for the good of the community. Education is also a priority of the OVCC’s community involvement. We try to be “good partners” whenever we have the opportunity. OVCC also promotes responsible hunting, youth and handicapped outdoor sports, along with partnerships between the hunting and environmental communities.
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OUR MEMBERS
Chairman - Joel Wood Email Joel
Joel was born and raised in the Jackson area and currently operates an insurance agency in Jackson since 1998. A graduate of the University of Rio Grande, with a BS in Mathematics, he was first introduced to the outdoors thru hunting with his grandfather and great-uncle in Vinton County that continued thru a time with the Boy Scout troop 48, and a current love for outdoor recreation. Before founding the Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition in 2010, Joel has served as a local volunteer of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Appalachian Longbeards Chapter and has served the Ohio NWTF Board of Directors since 2004 which administers the Ohio SuperFund that has been instrumental in the recovery and restoration of the wild turkey. Joel has 2 children that he enjoys being involved with in the outdoors that help develop hobbies and interests that build good character and respect.
Vice Chair - Grant Hatfield Email Grant
Grant is the Sales/Purchasing/EHS Manager at an Aluminum Foundry in Northeast Ohio that is a Tier II Supplier to the Automotive Industry. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and is passionate about family, competitive bass fishing, and introducing his two sons to the outdoors.
Treasurer - Kevin Adkins Email Kevin
Kevin grew up in West Virginia enjoying the outdoors hunting and fishing. He attended Marshall University before moving to Central Ohio where he received his degree from DeVry University. He is a long-time employee of a national company serving as an IS/computer Service Specialist. Kevin is one of the original founding board members of the OVCC organization. He has been a volunteer coach and a board member for several youth organizations in his home town. Kevin is married and has two wonderful daughters. Kevin enjoys introducing the outdoors to his family, friends and the community.
Facilities Director - Josh McWilliams Email Josh
Tim Price Email Tim
Tim is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration while majoring in Finance. He has been a stay at home Dad now for over 12 years. He and his three daughters all enjoy varieties of pursuits in the outdoors. He has truly enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his kids. Tim is passionate about assisting OVCC with its mission to conserve natural habitats. His goal is to allow others to have the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with their families for years to come.
Chairman - Joel Wood Email Joel
Joel was born and raised in the Jackson area and currently operates an insurance agency in Jackson since 1998. A graduate of the University of Rio Grande, with a BS in Mathematics, he was first introduced to the outdoors thru hunting with his grandfather and great-uncle in Vinton County that continued thru a time with the Boy Scout troop 48, and a current love for outdoor recreation. Before founding the Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition in 2010, Joel has served as a local volunteer of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Appalachian Longbeards Chapter and has served the Ohio NWTF Board of Directors since 2004 which administers the Ohio SuperFund that has been instrumental in the recovery and restoration of the wild turkey. Joel has 2 children that he enjoys being involved with in the outdoors that help develop hobbies and interests that build good character and respect.
Vice Chair - Grant Hatfield Email Grant
Grant is the Sales/Purchasing/EHS Manager at an Aluminum Foundry in Northeast Ohio that is a Tier II Supplier to the Automotive Industry. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and is passionate about family, competitive bass fishing, and introducing his two sons to the outdoors.
Treasurer - Kevin Adkins Email Kevin
Kevin grew up in West Virginia enjoying the outdoors hunting and fishing. He attended Marshall University before moving to Central Ohio where he received his degree from DeVry University. He is a long-time employee of a national company serving as an IS/computer Service Specialist. Kevin is one of the original founding board members of the OVCC organization. He has been a volunteer coach and a board member for several youth organizations in his home town. Kevin is married and has two wonderful daughters. Kevin enjoys introducing the outdoors to his family, friends and the community.
Facilities Director - Josh McWilliams Email Josh
Tim Price Email Tim
Tim is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration while majoring in Finance. He has been a stay at home Dad now for over 12 years. He and his three daughters all enjoy varieties of pursuits in the outdoors. He has truly enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his kids. Tim is passionate about assisting OVCC with its mission to conserve natural habitats. His goal is to allow others to have the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with their families for years to come.
AFFILIATES/PARTNERS
Bass Pro Shops
Click on the links below and a portion of all sales will be donated to OVCC.
Bass Pro Shops
Click on the links below and a portion of all sales will be donated to OVCC.
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Kroger Community Rewards Program
Help a local conservation land trust and not cost you anything extra! Simply link your Kroger Plus Card to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition (organization #91506) and a portion of your purchase will be donated to OVCC.
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Help a local conservation land trust and not cost you anything extra! Simply link your Kroger Plus Card to Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition (organization #91506) and a portion of your purchase will be donated to OVCC.
Create your Kroger Plus Card link now
