Twomey worked as Transylvania County district conservationist for the U.S. Soil and Water Conservation Service and volunteered for years for Brevard Rescue Squad where he served as assistant chief. He has been suspended indefinitely from both positions until the charge is resolved.

Twomey pleads guilty on bomb charge - Blue Ridge Now

Bob Twomey volunteered for years with Brevard Rescue Squad, where he served as assistant chief.

Twomey pleads guilty on bomb charge - BlueRidgeNow

Bob Twomey, a ranger at DuPont, who is also a 35-year member of the Transylvania County Rescue Squad, said he has probably participated in 100-150 waterfall rescues in that time, and has seen everything from sprained ankles, to head trauma to death.

Mock waterfall rescue held in WNC after increase incidents - Citizen Times

Bob Twomey works as a ranger at DuPont. He previously worked as the Transylvania County district conservationist for the U.S. Soil and Water Conservation Service.

Mock waterfall rescue held in WNC after increase in incidents

Bob works as a ranger at DuPont. He previously worked as the Transylvania County district conservationist for the U.S. Soil and Water Conservation Service.

He is currently an elected supervisor of the Transylvania County Soil and Water Conservation District.

A River’s Destiny, Part One: The battle for wild and scenic status - Carolina Public Press

Bob currently serves as an elected supervisor of the Transylvania County Soil and Water Conservation District.

A River's Destiny, Part One: The battle for wild and scenic status

2026 North Carolina General Election

“People are getting frustrated because the river has absolutely been studied to death. We all know it floods and we even can tell you how deep it will flood the buildings. The question now posed to the sponsors is, what are we going to do about it?” asked the Soil Conservation Service’s district conservationist, Bob Twomey, in a Jan. 24, 1993, article by Metzger. Twomey did not respond to requests for comment.

Called for action to address known river flooding risks.

- Called for action to address known river flooding risks.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 2, 2026, Bob Twomey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Administration

Bob Twomey

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Aaron Siniard

- 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. 