Shawn D. Smith, CPESC

Following an internship with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in high school, Shawn earned his bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2006. While in college he studied soil morphology & genesis with the intention of becoming a professional soil scientist. He also interned during his senior year in college with the USDA-NRCS. Upon graduation he began working for the Talbot SCD as a grant conservation planner, where in 2008 he accepted a state position with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). In 2015, Shawn was selected as MDA’s Employee of the Year. He held a planner position for over 12 years before being promoted to District Manager. The district manager is tasked to supervise state and district employees and to carry out the policies and priorities of the Talbot SCD Board of Supervisors. Shawn is married with three kids and resides in Trappe.

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