The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is proud to announce the election of its new Board of Directors. These distinguished leaders represent some of the nation’s largest and most innovative public water utilities. Their collective expertise and commitment to advancing the water sector will help guide AMWA’s efforts in delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable water to communities across the country.
The new members joining the AMWA Board of Directors, effective October 20, are:
- Alex Chen, Deputy Director for Water Line of Business and Shared Services, Seattle Public Utilities;
- Rachel Murphy, General Manager, Contra Costa Water District;
- Will Pickering, CEO, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority;
- Shaun Pietig, General Manager, WaterOne; and
- Kenneth Waldroup, Executive Director, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Additionally, three current Board members have been reelected for another term:
- Tad Bohannon, CEO, Central Arkansas Water;
- Ghassan Korban, Executive Director, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans; and
- Lindsey Rechtin, President/CEO, Northern Kentucky Water District.
“AMWA is pleased to welcome this exceptional group of leaders to AMWA’s Board,” said AMWA CEO Tom Dobbins, CAE. “Their vast and diverse expertise, combined with their dedication to the water sector, will be instrumental in driving our mission forward. Together, we will continue to advocate for sustainable water systems to ensure clean and affordable drinking water for all communities.”
The newly elected Board will convene next month at AMWA’s 2024 Executive Management Conference in Miami, and the association is excited to welcome these new leaders and looks forward to their contributions to its ongoing success.
