All ACWA staff members are available to answer
your questions, solve your problems, or direct you to the most appropriate
person to help you. For service in specific areas, we have put together
the following lists to help you find your answers quickly:
ACWA
Staff
| Anthony Alvarez, Support Services Assistant I |
Sarah Langford, Communications Specialist |
| Antonio Alfaro, Legislative Analyst |
Lisa Lien-Mager, Communications Supervisor |
| Avon Angeles, Graphic Designer |
Ellen Manolis, Region and Outreach Coordinator |
| Christine Archibald, Legislative Analyst |
Lyndsay Maier, Federal Relations Coordinator |
| Danielle Blacet, Regulatory Advocate |
Michaela Martinez, Communications Assistant |
| Dave Bolland, Senior Regulatory Advocate |
Ellie Meek, Meetings Coordinator |
| Mike Carr, Controller |
Angela Cassity, Benefits Enrollment Coordinator |
| Katherine Causland, Graphic Designer |
Cindy Nickles , Publications Editor |
| Veronica Cobian , Benefits Representative |
Donna Pangborn, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board |
| Paula Currie, Director of Meetings & Membership |
Jennifer Persike, Dir. of Strategic Coord. & Public Affairs |
| Martin Davis, IT Services Tech |
Darlene Petkovich, Accounting Specialist - A/P |
| Ron Davis, State Legislative Director |
Tim Quinn, Executive Director |
| Timmie Donati, Benefits Assistant |
Teresa Taylor , Support Services Assistant II |
| Lori Doucette, Meetings & Membership Specialist |
David L. Reynolds, Director of Federal Relations |
| Barbara L. Duggen, Director of Member Benefits |
Wendy Ridderbusch , Legislative Advocate |
| A.J. Galimba, IT Analyst |
Sonja K. Roberts, Operations Coordinator |
| Tiffany Giammona, Regional Affairs Representative |
Abby Schneider, Federal Legislative Representative |
| Dan Gumpert, Accountant |
Susan Schnider, Sr. Benefits Assistant |
| Cynthia Harding , Benefits Account Dvlpmnt Coord. |
Kelly Smith, Administrative Assistant |
| Whitnie Henderson, Legislative Advocate/Attorney |
Nathan Stitlz, IT Specialist |
| Melissa Hensley, Sr. Mtngs & Membership Specialist |
Dick Turnquist , IT Manager |
| Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
Sheri Van Wert, Communications Coordinator |
| Ravi Kahlon, Regional Affairs Representative |
Monet Vela, Meetings and Membership Specialist - part-time |
| Margie Knight, Office Assistant - part-time |
Marcia Wulff, Sr. Coordinator, Energy & Business Services |
| Leticia Lewis, Receptionist |
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vacant, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
Staff
by Responsibility
| RESPONSIBILITY
|
PRIMARY
CONTACT or DEPARTMENT |
Accounts Receivable ...................................................
|
Mike Carr, Controller |
| ACWA
News................................................................. |
Cindy Nickles, Publications Editor |
| ACWA
News Classified Ads....................................... |
Michaela Martinez , Communications Assistant |
| ACWA
Board ............................................................. |
Donna Pangborn, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board |
| Awards & Scholarships................................................ |
Sheri Van Wert, Communications Coordinator |
| Bill/Legislative
Inquiry ................................................... |
Antonio Alfaro , Legislative Analyst |
| Building........................................................................... |
Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
| Health
Insurance............................................................ |
Barbara Duggen, Benefits Administrator |
| CA
Loan Purchase Finance Authority......................... |
Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
| Cash
Receipts .............................................................. |
Sonja Roberts, IT Coordinator |
| Clair
Hill Scholarship .................................................... |
Sheri Van Wert, Communications Coordinator |
| Committee
Process..................................................... |
Kelly Smith, Administrative Assistant |
| Computers...................................................................... |
Dick Turnquist, Information Technology Manager |
| Conference/Seminar
Planning ................................... |
Paula Currie, Dir of Meetings & Membership |
| Continuing
Legal Education ........................................ |
Meetings & Membership Dept |
| Database
Inquiries ....................................................... |
Martin Davis, IT Services Technician |
| Dental
Insurance ........................................................... |
Benefits Department |
| Employee
Assistance Program .................................. |
Benefits Department |
| Endangered
Species.................................................... |
Dave Bolland, Senior Regulatory Advocate |
| Event
Registration......................................................... |
Ellie Meek, Meetings Coordinator |
| Finance Authority.......................................................... |
Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
| Groundwater
Issues ..................................................... |
Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Human
Resources ....................................................... |
Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
| Label/Roster
Requests ................................................ |
IT Services Tech or Operations Coordinator |
| Legal
Affairs Issues ...................................................... |
Whitnie Henderson, Legislative Advocate/Attorney |
| Life
Insurance ................................................................ |
Benefits Department |
| Meeting
Rooms .......................................................... |
Leticia Lewis, Receptionist |
| Media Inquiries.............................................................. |
Jennifer Persike, Director of Strategic Coordination & Public Affaris |
| Membership
Dues ........................................................ |
Accounting Department |
| Membership
Inquiries .................................................. |
Lori Doucette, Meetings & Membership Specialist. |
| Payroll.............................................................................. |
Darlene Petkovich, Accounting Department |
| Publication
Information ................................................ |
Michaela Martinez , Communications Assistant |
| Publication
Request Forms.......................................... |
Michaela Martinez, Communications Assistant |
| Region
Issues ............................................................... |
Regional Affairs Representatives |
| Salary & Benefits
Survey ............................................. |
Susan Schnider, Senior Benefits Assistant |
| Scholarships & Awards................................................ |
Communications Coordinator |
| Phone/Voice
Mail Systems ......................................... |
Dick Turnquist, IT Manager |
| Video/Audio
Tapes....................................................... |
Michaela Martinez, Communications Assistant |
| Vision
Insurance ............................................................ |
Benefits Department |
| Water
Information (general) ........................................ |
Sarah Langford, Communications Specialist |
| Drinking
Water Quality Issues .................................... |
Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Clean
Water Act/Water Management......................... |
Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Web
Site/List Serves/Dicsussion Groups................... |
Sheri Van Wert, Communications Coordinator |
| Workers’ Comp ............................................................. |
Barbara Duggen, Director of Member Benefits |
Department
Descriptions
Accounting
ACWA’s Accounting Department is responsible for maintaining
the fiscal aspects of the Association and related entities. The
department processes the accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
They prepare financial statements, oversee the performance of annual
audits by an outside auditing firm, and bill members for their
dues.
The Accounting
Department also prepares the Association’s and related entities’
budgets in conjunction with ACWA’s other departments and the
Finance Committee, and makes the approved investment with the excess
operating funds.
Administration
The Administration Department provides the initial point of
contact for phone and personal visits to the office. They provide
written and verbal communication distribution among and between
internal and external individuals and entities. The Administration
Department facilitates the flow of information and materials among
and between individuals and entities as directed.
They establish
and facilitate processes in fulfilling the identified organizational
needs of the Association by supporting established structures according
to bylaws and policies for the nomination and appointment processes.
The Administration
Department also provides management of the Association building.
Benefits
The Benefits Department provides the support for all ACWA member
benefit program offerings.
Communications
and Outreach
ACWA’s Communications and Outreach Department provides
timely and accurate information on a range of issues affecting California
water through newsletters, publications, briefings, web site and
other services. It also coordinates a grassroots network through
ACWA’s region structure to strengthen the Association’s
advocacy efforts.
- Jennifer
Persike, Dir. of Strategic Coordination & Public Affairs
- Katherine Causland, Graphic Designer
- Tiffany Giammona, Regional Affairs Representative
- Ravi Kahlon, Regional Affairs Representative
- Sarah Langford , Communications Specialist
- Lisa Lien-Mager, Communications Supervisor
- Ellen Manolis, Region & Outreach Coordinator
- Michaela Martinez, Communications Assistant
- Cindy
Nickles , Publications Editor
- Sheri
Van Wert, Communications Coordinator
Executive
The Executive Department provides the visionary leadership in accomplishing
the mission and overall goals of the Association. The department
also provides the public voice and representation on behalf of the
Association.
Federal Relations
Federal Relations Department works on Capitol Hill in Washington,
D.C., representing ACWA member agencies before Congress and administrative
bodies.
Information
Techology
The Information Systems Department provides computer hardware, software,
telephone and voice mail support to the ACWA staff. They perform
all the data entry of cash receipts, orders, registrations, and
subscriptions, as well as membership address and information changes
and roster and label order fullfillment.
Meetings
and Membership
The Meetings and Membership Department provides the program, marketing
and logistical services for all conferences, seminars, workshops
and briefings. The department is responsible for the development
of recruiting and retention activities and the development and implementation
of member service strategies for ACWA.
Regulatory
Affairs
The Regulatory Affairs Department provides advocacy for ACWA members
in regulatory activities by working with Association committees
and members to analyze and research regulations and submit comments
and testimony to key state and federal agencies.
State Legislative
The State Legislative Department represents California water agencies
before the legislature and executive branch at the state level.
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