RWAU Committees

The Board President and Executive Director serve as ex-officio members for all committees


Reorganization of Committees

The RWAU Board uses several committees to help improve Association activities and events. These committees are made up of Board Members, Staff, and System Members.

Committees serve a two-year term that coordinate with the change of presidency of the Board of Directors. Each new Board President assigns new committee chairs, and then each committee chair will select the appropriate committee members. In general, committees are active from the month of August in odd years, through the end of July two years later.

If you are interested in serving on committee please fill out the form below to volunteer. Your name will then be added to the list of volunteers for Board Members to choose from when forming committees. Thank you!

RWAU Committee Volunteer Form

Awards & Education Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Brett Palmer
Brett Palmer
Manager Stansbury Park
Chair
Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas
Francis City
Vice Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD
Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
Executive Director

Conference & Marketing Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Justin Maughan
Justin Maughan
PE City Manager Nibley City Water
Chair
Rick Wixom
Rick Wixom
Town Manager Springdale
Vice Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD
Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
Executive Director
Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas
Francis City
Jamie Grandpre
Tooele City
Mike Johanson
General Manager Cottonwood Mutual Water Company
Steve Sheffey
Steve Sheffey
Compliance Physical Scientist Chenega Facilities Management -Dugway Proving Grounds
Tara Bankhead
Office Personnel Providence City Water System

Financial Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Rick Wixom
Rick Wixom
Town Manager Springdale
Chair
Ryan Goodrich
Ryan Goodrich
District Manager Ashley Valley Water & Sewer ID
Vice Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD
Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
Executive Director
Michael Carlson
Public Works Director Centerville City
Steven Woerner
Steven Woerner
Public Works Director Elwood Town
Tara Bankhead
Office Personnel Providence City Water System

Legislative Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Steve McIntosh
Steve McIntosh
Operations Manager Silver Fork (801)330-3448
Chair
Paul Fulgham
Paul Fulgham
Public Works Director Tremonton City (435)257-9471
Vice Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD (435)253-1081
Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah (801)756-5123
Executive Director
Devin Magleby
Devin Magleby
Public Works Director Monroe City (435)527-4621
Nathan Langston
Nathan Langston
Water Treatment Operator IV, Water Distribution Operator IV, Cross Connection Admi Public Works Director Monticello (435)587-2271
Paul Ashton
White City WID
Steven Cunningham
CAO/GIS Specialist WaterPro
Rick Wixom
Rick Wixom
Town Manager Springdale
Jamie Grandpre
Tooele City (385)329-2778
David Hartvigsen
Attorney Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC (801)413-1600
Justin Maughan
Justin Maughan
PE City Manager Nibley City Water (435)770-0727

Membership Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Brett Chynoweth
Brett Chynoweth
Tropic
Chair
Nathan Langston
Nathan Langston
Water Treatment Operator IV, Water Distribution Operator IV, Cross Connection Admi Public Works Director Monticello (435)587-2271
Vice Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD (435)253-1081
Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah (801)756-5123
Executive Director

Policies & Procedures Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Kent Barton
Kent Barton
Manti City
Chair
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD (435)253-1081
Vice Chair | Board President
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah (801)756-5123
Executive Director
Rick Wixom
Rick Wixom
Town Manager Springdale
Paul Fulgham
Paul Fulgham
Public Works Director Tremonton City (435)257-9471
Devin Magleby
Devin Magleby
Public Works Director Monroe City (435)527-4621

Training & Technical Assistance Committee

Committee Term August 2021-August 2023
Jacob Sharp
Jacob Sharp
District Manager Castle Valley SSD
Chair | Board President
Devin Magleby
Devin Magleby
Public Works Director Monroe City
Vice Chair
Dale Pierson
Dale Pierson
Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
Executive Director
Gerard Yates
Deputy General Manager Central Utah WCD
Hal Jaussi
Manager The Ensign-Bickford Co.
Rick Kartchner
Distribution Operator Canyon Meadows Mutual Water Company
John Mackey
Utah Division of Water Quality