Board of Directors

William “Bill” Hainstock – Chairman

Bill is retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers, where he was a supervisor at Lock and Dam #11 (Dubuque IA), and Lock and Dam #12 (Bellevue IA), on the Mississippi for 26 years. An early adapter to saving energy, Bill implemented LED lighting, photovoltaics, and solar heating projects at Lock and Dam #12. Bill and his wife, Wendy, live south east of Maquoketa, IA.  As a Master Conservationist, past 15-year member of the Jackson County Conservation Board, and chairman of the JCED, Bill is committed to sharing energy-saving ideas with his community, while increasing awareness of clean-energy opportunities.

Daryl Parker – Vice-Chairman

Daryl Parker is a lifelong river rat – born in Guttenberg, Daryl has resided in Bellevue for the past 30 years. He retired from the Jackson County Conservation Department in 2020 after serving 28 years as its Executive Director, having been Instrumental in the construction of the Hurstville Interpretive Center which the Conservation board dedicated in his honor in 2019. Passionate about the outdoors and environmental sustainability, Daryl was very involved with the development of the environmental education program with Jackson County Conservation. He is currently employed with the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust and a land scout in Eastern Iowa. Daryl and his wife, Cindy have 2 children: Alli currently living in Boise, Idaho and Ben a junior at Wartburg College.

Megan Andresen – Treasurer

Megan Andresen is an adjunct professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Clinton Community College, and is part owner of a local business, Tri-M Services, LLC. Megan lives in Maquoketa, IA. With a background in the sciences, Megan has always been passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainability.  The Jackson County Energy District is a perfect fit for her to spread knowledge of energy efficiency and local, clean energy opportunities. Megan currently serves as the treasurer of the JCED. 

Bruce Fisher – Member

Bruce is a retired organizational psychologist. He was previously a professor of leadership studies at Illinois Institute of Technology. He also worked as a partner for the Chicago-based consulting firm, Strategic Talent Solutions. Bruce was born and raised in Maquoketa, and he recently returned to Jackson County to reside with his wife, Laura, on a small farm in rural Monmouth, IA. Bruce is passionate about environmental stewardship. He serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Jackson County Conservation and is a member of the Jackson County Energy District (JCED).

Mike Griffin – Member

Mike Griffin is a retired Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist and a life-long conservationist and outdoor enthusiast. As such, he has been involved with Pheasants Forever in Jackson County since 1991. Mike lives in Springbrook, IA, and currently serves on the Springbrook City Council. Mike joined the Jackson County Energy District as a board member because he believes that conserving energy is a win-win strategy to a clean energy future.

Victoria Putman – Member

Victoria Putman owns and operates a book publishing business that she established in 2006. As well, she maintains an office at Body & Soul Wellness Center in Dubuque, IA, where she provides holistic counseling/coaching services. Victoria lives in Bellevue, Iowa, where she was born and raised. Living in such close proximity to the Mississippi River has inspired her passion to embrace and promote sustainability. Victoria serves as a JCED board member because of her interest in raising awareness of the need to live in balance with nature and with each other.

Benjamin Davison – Program Co-Coordinator

Benjamin Davison is a graduate of the University of Iowa’s School of Planning & Public Affairs, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the nonprofit Maquoketa Betterment Corporation as a planner and community advocate. Benjamin was raised in Maquoketa, IA, where he developed a love for Jackson County’s communities and natural sites. Benjamin is passionate about the impact that energy-efficient technologies and conservation techniques can offer, and is excited to see his community benefit from the efforts of the Jackson County Energy District in utilizing them. Benjamin currently works as a Program Coordinator of the JCED.