Roger H. Zilke, Drain Commissioner
701 Main Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 983-7111, ext. 8261
 Email:  Roger Zilke

The County Drain Commissioner is responsible for the administration of the State Drain Laws (P.A. 40 of 1956, as amended). His major duties include: Processing petitions for construction of new or major repair of existing drains; apportioning costs of the project among property owners according to benefits received; supervising regular maintenance on existing drains; and maintaining records of all County Drains. Also, he is the enforcing agent for the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act (P.A. 347 of 1972) for the County of Berrien.

Contact Information

Roger H. Zilke
Berrien County Drain Commissioner
269-983-7111 (8261)
 Roger Zilke

Anne Hendrix
Chief Deputy Drain Commissioner
269-983-7111 (8260)
 Anne Hendrix
(Questions RE: General Office, Soil Erosion, Galien River)

Jeannine R. Totzke
Drain Assessment Specialist
269-983-7111 (8255)
 Jeannine Totzke
(Questions RE: Assessments, Soil Erosion, General Office)