Committees

The primary goals of this committee are to recruit new members to the organization, retain existing members, and actively engage current members in the initiatives and activities of the Ohio Section AWWA.

Chair: Megan Patterson
Vice Chair: Matt Kallevant

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Present Committees

Chair: David DiCesare
Committee focus on asset management

Awards
Chair: Cliff Shrive
Manages the Section awards as well as helping Section members be recognized by the Association

Charitable Outreach
Chair: Alyssa Ramsey

Subcommittees: 

• Cleveland Race - Co-Chairs: Becky Andrus; Bill Weaver
• Columbus Race - Chair: Gene Miller
• Cincinnati Race - Chair: Tim McLelland

Competitions
Chair: Chris Briggs
Manages the operator competitions at the Annual Conference and throughout the year.

Subcommittees

• Meter Madness - Chair: Mike Gradoville
• Top Ops - Chair: Tom Loren
• Hydrant Hysteria - Chair: Zach Walker
• Tapping - Co-Chairs: Patrick Crumley/Chris Briggs

Conference
Co-Chair: Juan Elliott
Co-Chair: TBD
Responsible for all Section activities, revenues and expenses related to the Annual State Conference

Conference Exhibits/MAC
Chair: Tony Lococo

Customer Service
Chair: Kim Spiert
Focus on the relationship between a utility and its customers. Provides several training opportunities throughout the year.

Diversity and Inclusion
Chair: Nirganjan Deshpande

Continues to educate our members about the benefits of diversity. Takes the lead role in establishing, providing and promoting diversity within the Ohio Section.

Distribution
Chair: Dylan Peoples
Focuses on distribution systems in the State of Ohio with an emphasis on operator training

Education
Chair: Steve Heimlich
Promotes water training in Ohio

Finance & Audit
Chair: Tim McCann

Lake Erie Water Plants
Chair: Samuel F. Jacob

Membership
Chair: Megan Patterson
Encourages membership in AWWA

Newsletter
Chair: Gene Miller

Nominating
Chair: Luke Murry
Provide nominations for Governing Board positions, Director, and any other office requiring the approval of the membership.

Ohio WARN
Chair: Tim Truman

Research
Chair: Rod Dunn
Keeps Ohio utilities informed about new and ongoing research in water industry and also focuses on laboratory techniques and certification in the state.

Scholarship
Chair: Jason Phillips
Manages the OAWWA scholarship program.

Sourcewater Protection
Chair: Jessica Glowczewski

Technical Program
Chair: Wendy Bruzas
Develops the technical session slate for the Annual Conference.

Technology
Chair: Shawn Wagner
Works as a liaison with Ohio EPA to formulate policies related to the adoption and use of new technologies in the field.

Utility Management
Chair: Joe Crea

Water Utility Council
Chair: Sarah Affrunti
Manages the Section’s involvement in state and federal legislation impacting the drinking water industry.

Young Professionals
Chair: Dane Elliott
Recruits, develops programs and encourages participation in Section activities of young professionals (35 and younger).