Our Staff
My name is Hannah Ulrich and I have been with Belmont Soil and Water since June of 2017. I started out as the Administrative Assistant and have since been promoted to District Program Administrator.
My favorite conservation quote is “People conserve what they love, they love what they know and they know what they are taught”, this is my life’s passion.
When I’m not busy helping with programs, preparing budgets and organizing board meetings, I enjoy baking award winning sourdough treats, spending time outdoors, listening to music, bird watching, photography and traveling.
Email: belmontswcd@gmail.com
My name is Sterling Brumfield. I’ve been the wildlife specialist with Belmont SWCD since 2020.
I graduated from Hocking College with an associates of science in wildlife resources management.
I grew up in the outdoors and continue to spend most of my time there. That is what started my continued love for conservation. In my time away from work I enjoy hunting, fishing, and rally racing.
I am happy to serve Belmont County with any wildlife-related concerns!
Email: belmontwildlife@gmail.com
My name is Samantha Hearn and I have worked here at Soil and Water since 2015. I started out as the Agriculture Technician and have since became the Agriculture and Education Specialist. I am a graduate of Ohio University Eastern with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Shortly after graduating I realized my passion was not in health care but in natural resources and thankfully found Belmont Soil and Water.
I grew up on a pumpkin and cattle farm near Somerton and have lived in Belmont County my whole life. I now live with my husband Jake and sons Lucas & Logan on the family farm with our 2 dogs, 4 cats, 20 chickens and 2 rabbits.
I am a member of the Belmont County Master Gardeners and I am an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. When I’m not teaching in schools or meeting with landowners at work, I enjoy gardening, baking, photography and identifying absolutely everything I see in nature.
Email: belmontswcd.edu@gmail.com