Committees

What It’s About

Purpose-driven work. Committees support events, initiatives, and ongoing improvement.

Fresh perspectives. Committees serve two-year terms, beginning in August of odd-numbered years.

Who’s Involved

Rotating leadership. The Board President appoints committee chairs.

Broad representation. Committees include directors, staff, and voices from systems across Utah.

Get Involved

Interested in serving on a future committee? Complete the volunteer form and your name will be passed along when committees are formed.

Awards & Education

  • Brett Palmer
    Brett Palmer
    Manager Stansbury Park
    Chair
  • Luke Thomas
    Luke Thomas
    Francis City
    Vice Chair
  • Justin Maughan
    Justin Maughan, PE
    City Manager Nibley City Water
    Board President
  • Jake Wood
    Jake Wood
    Compliance Circuit Rider Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Phil Harold
    Phil Harold
    Wastewater Technician Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Janell Braithwaite
    Janell Braithwaite, D4 Certification, T4 Certification, UMC, Cross Connection Admin, Water Rights,...
    Management Technician Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Christian Jensen V
    Christian Jensen V
    Public Relations and Marketing/Tech Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Shannon Rasmussen
    Shannon Rasmussen
    Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director

Conference & Marketing

  • Rick Wixom
    Rick Wixom
    Springdale
    Chair
  • Devin Magleby
    Devin Magleby
    Public Works Director South Monroe Culinary
    Vice Chair
  • Justin Maughan
    Justin Maughan, PE
    City Manager Nibley City Water
    Board President
  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director
  • Shannon Rasmussen
    Shannon Rasmussen
    Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
    Deputy Director
  • Brittney Griffith
    Brittney Griffith
    EPA Training & Operator Certification Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Christian Jensen V
    Christian Jensen V
    Public Relations and Marketing/Tech Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Jamie Grandpre
    Tooele City
    Committee Member
  • Kelsey Johnson
    Kelsey Johnson, Cross Connection Control Program Administrator
    Conference & Cross Connection Coordinator Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Kent Barton
    Kent Barton
    Manti City
    Committee Member
  • Mike Johanson
    Water Operator Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member
  • Tara Bankhead
    Office Personnel Providence City Water System
    Committee Member

Financial

  • Jacob Sharp
    Jacob Sharp
    District Manager Castle Valley SSD
    Chair
  • Kent Barton
    Kent Barton
    Manti City
    Vice Chair
  • Justin Maughan
    Justin Maughan, PE
    City Manager Nibley City Water
    Board President
  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director
  • Michael Carlson
    Public Works Director Centerville City
    Committee Member
  • Steven Woerner
    Steven Woerner
    Public Works Director Elwood Town
    Committee Member
  • Tara Bankhead
    Office Personnel Providence City Water System
    Committee Member
  • Shannon Rasmussen
    Shannon Rasmussen
    Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
    Committee Member

Legislative

  • Steve McIntosh
    Steve McIntosh
    Operations Manager Silver Fork
    Chair
  • Paul Fulgham
    Paul Fulgham
    Vice Chair
  • Justin Maughan
    Justin Maughan, PE
    City Manager Nibley City Water
    Board President
  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director
  • Devin Magleby
    Devin Magleby
    Public Works Director South Monroe Culinary
    Committee Member
  • Kent Barton
    Kent Barton
    Manti City
    Committee Member
  • Rick Wixom
    Rick Wixom
    Springdale
    Committee Member
  • Jamie Grandpre
    Tooele City
    Committee Member
  • Levi Mele
    Levi Mele
    Assistant General Manager - Operator Oquirrh Mountain
    Committee Member
  • Ryan Goodrich
    Ryan Goodrich
    District Manager Ashley Valley Water & Sewer ID
    Committee Member
  • Paul Ashton
    White City WID
    Committee Member
  • Steven Cunningham
    CAO/GIS Specialist WaterPro
    Committee Member
  • Nathan Bracken
    Attorney Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC
    Committee Member

Membership

  • Jacob Sharp
    Jacob Sharp
    District Manager Castle Valley SSD
    Board President
  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director

Policy, Procedure, Budget & Personnel

  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director

Training & Technical Assistance

  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Legislative Advocate Rural Water Association of Utah
    Executive Director