The current Board members are:

Toby Bost
Chairman
Elected
Current Term: 2022-2026

Wendell “Wes” Schollander
Vice Chairman
Appointed
Current Term: 2022 - 2026

Mark Apple
Member
Elected
Current Term: 2022-2026

Jordan Jones
Member
Appointed
Current Term: 2024-2028

Elizabeth “Beth” Tucker
Member
Appointed
Current Term: 2024-2028

Board of Supervisors

Mark D. Apple is an elected member of the Forsyth Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors for the 2022–2026 term.

Board of Supervisors - Forsyth County, North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

The board discussed a resolution concerning rapid spot treatment of streambank issues. Mark Apple made a motion for approval. Jordan Jones seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

Minutes Forsyth Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting August 19, 2025 (PDF)

An application was presented from Tony Church for Residue Tillage Management. Mark Apple made a motion for approval. Wes Schollander seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

An application was presented from Herman Pickett for Cover Crop. Mark Apple made a motion for approval. Jordan Jones seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve rapid spot treatment of streambank issues.

As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve a Residue Tillage Management application.

As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve a cover-crop application.

- As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve rapid spot treatment of streambank issues.
- As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve a Residue Tillage Management application.
- As a Soil and Water Conservation District Board member, moved to approve a cover-crop application.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 2, 2026, Mark D. Apple did not have a website or any information online.

Administration

Mark D. Apple

As of September 2, 2026, Mark D. Apple’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Andrew Kepins

Betsy Johnson

Salvet Kalu

Toby Bost

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 