Rural Water Association of Utah | Board & Staff Leadership

Board & Staff

People who
know the work.

RWAU is guided by experienced utility leaders and supported by a team dedicated to serving Utah’s water and wastewater community.

Meet our leadership ↓

One RWAU team

Led by
service.

Experience in the field.
Commitment across Utah.

Board of Directors

Leadership rooted
in the field

Representing utilities and communities throughout Utah, the Board provides strategic guidance and keeps RWAU focused on member needs.

President

Justin Maughan, PE

City Manager
Nibley City Water

Vice President

Steve McIntosh

Operations Manager
Silver Fork

Secretary / Treasurer

Ryan Goodrich

District Manager
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer ID

NRWA Director

Paul Fulgham

National Rural Water Director

Grand Water and Sewer Agency

City Manager, Manti City

Cedar Valley Water Conservancy District

RWAU Staff

Ready to help.
Built to serve.

Executive Leadership

Executive Director

Shannon Rasmussen

Leading RWAU’s mission, strategic direction, partnerships, programs, and service to Utah’s water and wastewater community.

Legislative Staff

Legislative Advocate

Dale Pierson

Monitoring policy, legislative activity, and issues affecting Utah utilities.

Project Staff

Janell Braithwaite

Management Technician Manager

Spencer Parkinson

EPA Wastewater

Ron Pierce

USDA Decentralized Wastewater Technician

Kelsey Johnson

Conference & Cross Connection Coordinator

Dennis Gunn

EPA Wastewater Specialist

Colette Ross

Sourcewater Technician

Technical Staff

Scott Anderson

EFC Specialist Manager

Phil Harold

Wastewater Technician

Emergency Coordinator & Compliance Circuit Rider

Mike Johanson

Water Operator

Training Staff

Brittney Griffith

EPA Training & Operator Certification Manager

Jamie Rhodehouse

Specialty Trainings / Exam Coordinator

Apprenticeship Coordinator

Kari Nye

Marketing, Membership & Communications

We’re ready to help

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