Tenlee Atchison – Executive Director

Tenlee Atchison is a Great Falls native; she has worked for the Cascade Conservation District for the over 10 years.

Email: tenlee@cascadecd.com

Phone: 406.866.0028

Teresa Wilhelms – Administrator

Teresa has been with the Cascade Conservation District since the fall of 2020. She is no stranger to the Conservation District world, she was the administrator for Judith Basin Conservation District in Stanford, MT for 22 years.

Email: secretary@cascadecd.com

Phone: 406-866-0020

Cell: 406-403-3767

Jake Atkinson - Resource Technician

Jake joined High Plains Conservation District in November 2025. Originally from Ohio, Jake moved to Montana in 2023 to start his career in conservation. Jake has a bachelor's in Ecological Restoration with a focus in stream restoration, and also specializes in GIS. His mission is to work with agencies, organizations, and the public to implement conservation projects and leave a better environment for those who come after us. In his free time, you can find Jake fishing the Missouri, climbing a mountain, or in the backcountry on a powder day."

Email: hpcdtech@cascadecd.com

Cell: 406-403-2644

Board Members

A district can have a total maximum of 7 board members. Elected Board members serve a four-year term. By law, municipalities in a district are eligible to appoint up to 2 board members, who serve 3-year terms. Associate supervisors are appointed by the board and do not vote on actions. Current board members are listed below.