The Tygarts Valley Conservation District (TVCD), which serves Upshur County, has named Richard “Dick” Landis its 2026 Employee of the Year. Landis received the award following the district’s November 9 board meeting, according to a district news release.
“Dick’s reliability and willingness to tackle any job have made him an invaluable member of the TVCD team,” Barbour County Supervisor and Treasurer Delbert Vandevander said in the release. “His dedication to serving the people and natural resources of our region reflects the mission and values of the conservation district.”
The district credited Landis with helping carry out conservation projects and assisting landowners. Along with Upshur, its service area includes Barbour, Preston, Randolph, Taylor and Tucker counties.
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