Previous Board Directors

Since 2007, the Alliance for Water Efficiency has had exceptional leadership from throughout North America. We value their dedication and efforts that have led the organization in progressing the advancement of water efficiency and conservation practices and research worldwide. We sincerely thank these individuals for their service. 

An asterisk (*) denotes service as Board Chair.

  • Carole Baker, Texas Water Foundation (2007-2015*
  • Gunnar Baldwin, TOTO USA (2007-2014)  
  • Dan Beard, Dan Beard Consulting (2012) 
  • Dave Bracciano, Tampa Bay Water (2007-2016) 
  • Tim Brick, Arroyo Seco Foundation (2007-2016) 
  • Joyce Coffee, Chicago Department of Environment (2007-2010) 
  • Alice Darilek, PCR Resources (2007-2010) 
  • Pete DeMarco, IAPMO (2014-2016; 2017-2021*)
  • Al Dietemann, Seattle Public Utilities (2007-2012) 
  • Liz Gardener, Denver Water (2007-2012) 
  • Biju George,  Ampcus Inc, (2019-2022)
  • Steve Gombos, Region of Waterloo, Ontario (2016-2017) 
  • Warren Gorowitz, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply (2007-2013) 
  • Richard Harris, East Bay Municipal Utility District (2007-2016) 
  • Dr. James Heaney, University of Florida (2007-2010) 
  • Tom Heikkinen, Madison Water Utility (2016-2018)
  • Julie Hernandez-Tomlin, SPAAN Tech, Inc. (2020-2023)
  • Rick Holmes, Southern Nevada Water Authority (2011-2013) 
  • J.B. Hoyt, Whirlpool Corp. (2007-2013) 
  • Kelly Kopp, Utah State University (2007-2014; 2015-2016*)
  • Frank Loge, UC Davis (2019-2022)
  • Zane Marshall, Southern Nevada Water Authority (2013-2019)
  • Ric Miles, Flume (2019-2023)
  • Alice Miller Keyes, Georgia Environmental Protection Division (2007-2012)  
  • Betsy Otto, World Resources Institute (2007-2013) 
  • Becky Pearson, Great Lakes Commission (2007-2013) 
  • Colby Pellegrino, Southern Nevada Water Authority (2020-2023)
  • Glen Pleasance, Region of Durham, Ontario (2007-2016) 
  • Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, Denver Botanic Gardens (2011-2020)
  • Pete Silva, Silva-Silva International (2016-2018) 
  • Monty Simus, Water Politics, LLC (2016-2017) 
  • John Sommers, The Home Depot (2008-2010) 
  • Kirk Stinchcombe, Econics (2011-2020, 2021-2022)
  • Susan Stratton, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (2007-2014) 
  • Thomas Swihart, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (2007-2010) 
  • Jeff Taylor, Freese and Nichols (2011-2019)
  • Deven Upadhyay, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (2013-2018) 
  • Amy Vickers, Amy Vickers & Associates, Inc. (2007-2010) 
  • David Viola, The IAPMO Group (2007-2013)
  • Ron Voglewede, Walmart (2015-2020; 2021-2023*)
  • Carol Ward, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (2016-2019)
  • Jennie Ward Robinson, Institute for Public Health and Water Research (2011-2012) 
  • Maureen Westbrook, Connecticut Water (2016-2022)
  • Ron Wolfarth, Rain Bird Corp. (2007-2013) 
  • Carl Yates, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (2018-2022)
  • Rob Zimmerman, Reyes Coca Cola Bottling (2015-2023)