board of trustees

The Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

The role of the Board of Trustees is to provide leadership and governance for MI-AWWA. Board members are entrusted with three duties: the duty of care, the duty of loyalty, and the duty of obedience.

Board Meetings are held once each quarter.  Learn about roles and responsibilities here.

Nominations

Nominations for Board positions are now closed.

Board Committees

The Board also has committees that report directly to the Board.

Board of Trustees

The MI-AWWA Board of Trustees consists of 11 members in good standing. The Board sets policy and strategic direction for the Section.
  • Molly Maciejewski
    Molly Maciejewski
    Ann Arbor Public Services (734)794-6000 x43328
    Chair 2025-2026
  • Rick Solle
    Rick Solle
    Director of Public Services Plainfield Township (616)929-1890
    Past Chair 2025- 2026
  • Jaime Fleming
    Jaime Fleming
    Superintendent City of Wyoming Utilities Department (616)261-3572
    Association Director 2025-2028
  • Thomas A. Smith
    Thomas A. Smith
    Project Manager Prein&Newhof (616)364-8491
    Secretary/Treasurer 2025-2028
  • Angie Goodman
    Angie Goodman
    Water Quality Administrator Lansing Board of Water & Light (517)702-7059
    Chair Elect 2025-2026
  • James Cassel
    James Cassel
    Sales Michigan Pipe & Valve (810)547-7154
    Trustee 2023-2026
  • Daniel Sroka
    Daniel Sroka
    Business Development Specialist Trace Analytical Laboratories Inc (231)215-4561
    Trustee 2023-2026
  • LaShone Bedford
    LaShone Bedford
    Strategic Planning and Development Director - Water Operations Great Lakes Water Authority (313)999-5761
    Trustee 2024-2027
  • Alando V. Chappell
    Alando V. Chappell
    Trustee 2024-2027
  • Elliot Smith
    Elliot Smith, PE, MBA
    Founder Motmot (248)773-2547
    Trustee 2025-2028
  • Frank Williams
    Frank Williams
    Project Manager Peerless Midwest Inc (574)252-5894
    Trustee 2025-2028