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Asset Management
Chair: Rich McGillis
Advances and shares knowledge on asset management by providing guidance, resources, and case studies, and supporting the development and implementation of asset management practices for water utilities.
Awards
Chair: Cliff Shrive
Recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals and utilities to the Ohio Section and the water industry by soliciting, evaluating, and coordinating annual awards and special recognitions.
Charitable Outreach
Chair: Scott Raimann
Raises awareness and funds to support water access and sanitation projects in Ohio and beyond, partnering with organizations like Water for People and DigDeep.
Competitions
Chair: Chris Briggs
Organizes and coordinates skill-based competitions such as Tapping, Top Ops, Hydrant Hysteria, and Meter Challenge to encourage participation and professional development among operations personnel.
Conference/One Water
Chair: Sarah Affrunti/Jonathan Peters
Customer Service
Chair: Cathi Clements
Provides educational opportunities and training in customer service for OAWWA members, including workshops and conference sessions.
Diversity and Inclusion
Chair: Nirganjan Deshpande
Promotes diversity and inclusion within OAWWA by advancing initiatives, providing resources, and supporting recruitment of diverse members.
Distribution
Chair: Dylan Peoples
Develops training and resources addressing the needs of water distribution system personnel and serves as a resource for OAWWA members on distribution system concerns.
Lake Erie Water Plants
Chair: Samuel F. Jacob
Facilitates education and knowledge sharing among personnel operating water plants using Lake Erie, providing a forum to discuss operational issues and best practices.
Leadership Training
Chair: Kris Dye, Kevin Campanella, Charles Moore
MAC
Chair: Tony Lococo
Membership
Chair: Matt Kallevant
Recruits, retains, and engages OAWWA members through outreach, events, and support to foster active participation in the organization.
Newsletter
Chair:
Maintains and improves the OAWWA newsletter, Waterfront, managing content and advertising to inform and engage members while generating revenue.
Nomination
Chair: Denita Bonhart
Selects and recommends candidates to fill Governing Board vacancies, ensuring a transparent, fair, and inclusive process that aligns with OAWWA’s governance standards and strategic direction.
Ohio WARN
Chair: Chris Burden
OH Races for Global Water
Chair: Becky Andrus
Raises awareness and funds for Water for People by organizing annual 5K events across Ohio to support clean water and sanitation projects.
Operator Training
Chair: Brian Haemmerle/Jason Phillips
Research
Chair: Rod Dunn
Advances and shares knowledge on water-related research, acting as a liaison to regulatory agencies and supporting national and state research initiatives.
Scholarship
Chair: Gene Miller
Encourages water industry education by awarding scholarships to support individuals pursuing careers in the water sector.
Sourcewater Protection
Chair: Ruthy Rutherford
Technical Program
Chair: Wendy Bruzas
Plans and coordinates technical programs and educational presentations for OAWWA conferences, addressing key topics in water industry operations and management.
Technology
Chair: Shawn Wagner
Serves as a liaison with Ohio EPA and other stakeholders to guide the adoption and use of technologies in drinking water treatment, developing policies, guidance, and leveraging research partnerships.
Utility Management
Chair: Joe Crea
Promotes knowledge and best practices in utility management, including finance, planning, and staff development, supporting both state and national initiatives.
Water Utility Council
Chair: Robert Munro
Develops and implements action programs to address legislative and regulatory matters affecting the water industry and advocates for improved water service.
Young Professionals
Chair: Matous Becker
Engages and supports young professionals in the water industry through education, networking, outreach, and leadership opportunities.
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