Staff Members

Molly Carlson
District Manager

Molly joined the Soil Conservation District in 2018 as a District Technician and has been the District Manager since early 2020. Her role for the Soil Conservation District is assisting producers with plans and programs, ensuring programs are followed, organize tree season as well as seasonal help, event planning, social media and public information, education coordinator, and managing personnel.

Molly was born and raised on a small family farm in Illinois. She earned her Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies and minored in Biology & Business Administration.

Amie Taylor
District Technician

Amie joined the Soil Conservation District in December of 2024. Amie was born and raised in Fairview, MT and after high school earned her degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Black Hills State University. After college, Amie moved back home to be closer to family. Prior to her time at the conservation, Amie taught high school science where she was able to expand her love for the sciences and nature. When she is not working, you can find Amie reading a book, trying out a new recipe, traveling, or playing pickleball with her fiancé. She is excited to begin helping local landowners and farmers in Williams County. 

Ramona McLean

District Clerk

Ramona joined the Soil Conservation District in March of 2023. She was raised in rural eastern Oregon and lived for a time across the border in Wetsern Idaho. She has lived in Williston for the past 23 years. Three of four children and five of her seven grandchildren also call Williston home. Ramona can often be found tending her flowers beds or enticing birds and squirrels to visit the feeders throughout her yard. Some people may recognize her from working at Western Veterinary Clinic or JCPenney.

David Telck
Equipment Manager

David joined the Soil Conservation District in September of 2020 as the Equipment Manager. David’s role is to conduct equipment maintenance and repair, assist with equipment rental programs, and coordinate/conduct custom seeding operations.

David is originally from Colorado, but has been working in the Williston area for the past 8 years. In 2019, his family decided to make Williams County home.

Josh Pitman

Watershed Coordinator

Josh Pitman joined the Williams County Soil Conservation District in December of 2025 as the watershed coordinator. He graduated from Grenora Public School and after High school he earned a business management degree from Williston State College. He has worked on a few ranches around Grenora. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking, and antiquing. He looks forward to helping farmers and ranchers with their conservation needs.