Councils & Committees

Communications Council

The purpose of this council is to serve as a resource for the development and implementation of programs designed to improve the water industry’s image and to oversee internal communication to assure an informed membership. 

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Conference & Recognition Council

The purpose of this council is to oversee, coordinate and assure quality implementation of all aspects of  conferences; including but not limited to awards, contests, and recognition appropriate to the Section.

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Education & Training Council

The purpose of this council is to  oversee, align, and coordinate all education functions or events.

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Government Affairs & Legislation Council

The purpose of this council is (to focus on) advocacy activity and policy position to be aware of and proactively influence pending legislation and/or administrative rules or regulations which would affect the waterworks industry, and to utilize AWWA resources in Washington, D.C. and contacts in other Sections.

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Member Recruitment & Engagement Council

The purpose of this council is to recruit, retain and engage members through various events and campaigns.

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Council Chairs

Samarhia Giffel
Samarhia Giffel
Administrative Services Officer Grand Rapids Water Department (616)456-4531
Communications Council Chair
Adam DeYoung
Adam DeYoung
Moore & Bruggink Inc (616)363-9801
Conference & Recognition Council Chair
Joel C. Martinez
Joel C. Martinez
Assistant Manager East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (517)337-7535
Education & Training Council Chair
Matthew Kennedy
Matthew Kennedy
Engineer OHM Advisors (734)466-4432
Government Affairs & Legislation Council Chair
Frank Williams
Frank Williams
Project Manager Peerless-Midwest Inc (574)252-5894
Member Recruitment & Engagement Council Chair

Committee Leaders

Greg J. Alimenti
Greg J. Alimenti
Water Plant Superintendent City of St Joseph (269)983-1240
Historic Preservation
Jaime Fleming
Jaime Fleming
Lab Services Manager City of Wyoming Utilities Department (616)261-3572
Finance Committee Chair
Kelly J. Gleason
Kelly J. Gleason
Environmental Compliance Specialist Lansing Board of Water & Light (517)702-6136
Water Works News Review Committee Chair
Wayne A. Jernberg
Wayne A. Jernberg
Water System Manager Grand Rapids Water Department (616)456-4055
EGLE- Utility Partnership, Executive
Aaron Uranga
Aaron Uranga
Hubbell Roth and Clark Inc (248)454-6314
Council of Past Officers Committee Chair
Gary A. Wozniak
Gary A. Wozniak
Distibution Engineer Lansing Board of Water & Light (517)702-6624
Historic Preservation Committee Co-Chair