Our Directors
The Blair District has a 7-member board consisting of four “Farmer Members,” two “Public Members” and one representative of the County Governing Body. Farmer and Public Members are appointed to serve 4-year terms while the representative of the County Governing Body is appointed annually. Blair County Commissioners solicit nominations annually for director positions from approved Nominating Organizations
Front Row (L to R) Jim Biddle, Alan Gearhart; Harold Bailey
Back Row (L to R) Blaine Smith, John Morrow; Gary Long; former Commissioner Terry Tomassetti
Board Member | Position | Term Ends | Serving From |
James E. Biddle, Jr. | Chairman | 12/31/2027 | Williamsburg |
Blaine L. Smith | Vice Chairman | 12/31/2025 | Duncansville |
Gary R. Long | Secretary Treasurer | 12/31/2027 | Tyrone |
R. Alan Gearhart | Farmer Member | 12/31/2025 | Martinsburg |
John B. Morrow | Farmer Member | 12/31/2026 | Tyrone |
Comm. Amy Webster | County Commissioner | 12/31/2025 | County of Blair |
Thomas S. Gearhart II | Farmer Member | 12/31/2028 | Hollidaysburg |
Nominating Organizations
Nominating organizations play an important role in the selection of Conservation District Directors. Annually the County of Blair contacts the nominating organizations (who are approved by the State Conservation Commission) to solicit candidates for appointments to fill expiring or vacant terms. Interested groups that would like to participate in the nomination process should contact the district for more information regarding the criteria and approval process for nominating organizations.
Blair County Pomona Grange
Blair County Farm Bureau
Juniata Valley Audubon Society
Blair/Huntingdon Farm Service Agency
Blair County Holstein Club
Morrisons Cove Dairy Show, Inc.
Blair County Cooperative Extension
Blair County Assoc. of Twp. Officials
District Meeting Schedule 2025
Conservation District Meetings for 2025 will be held on the dates listed below.
District Office, 1407 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Freedom Twp. Fire Hall, 139 Municipal St, East Freedom, PA 16637
Date | Time | Location |
January 27 | 1:30 PM | District Office |
February 24 | 1:30 PM | District Office |
March 17 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
April 21 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
May 19 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
June 9 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
July 21 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
August 18 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
September 15 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
October 16 | 7:00 PM | Freedom Twp. Fire Hall |
November 17 | 7:30 PM | District Office |
December 15 | 1:30 PM | District Office |
