Strategic Planning Committee - The Association of Water Board Directors

Strategic Planning

Committee Chair

Wendy Duncan

Committee Vice Chair

Kara E. Richardson

The Strategic Planning Committee was established to develop and monitor the strategic planning process for the Association. This committee defines the scope and development of the Association’s strategic plan ensuring alignment with legislative mandates, industry and economic indicators, and membership interests.

Committee Chairs have been named for the 2024-2025 year and are already hard at work. If you have ideas that you want to bring to the attention of a particular committee, contact the chairperson named above via our online form. They look forward to hearing from you to make the year another outstanding one for AWBD and its membership.

Strategic Planning Subcommittees

Bylaws & Policy

Chair

Dwayne Mason

Vice Chair

Jon D. Polley

The mission of the Bylaws & Policy subcommittee is to support the development of AWBD’s governing documents, rules, policies, and procedures. The purpose is to recommend proposed amendments to the AWBD Bylaws to the Board, and examine the Bylaws and revisions thereof to see that they are consistent and not in conflict with AWBD objectives.

Office Relations

Chair

Linda Backlund

Vice Chair

DeKécha P. Shepherd, P.E.

The Office Relations SubCommittee is a committee that interfaces with the Executive Director (Director) and Board of Trustees (Board) regarding and setting goals for expectations by the Board. In addition, the Committee would utilize resources for establishing a fair and competitive compensation package while working with Director on employee and office matters.

Communications

Chair

Kathyrn Foss

Vice Chair

Rebecca Marcucci

The mission of the Communication SubCommittee is to guide AWBD’s internal and non-media related communications to ensure that all means of such communication; whether electronic materials published, or seminars held under the auspices of the AWBD, supports and enhances our membership and conforms to the AWBD’s guiding mission and principles.

Finance & Budget

Chair

Dwayne Mason

Vice Chair

Autumn Phillips

The Finance and Budgeting SubCommittee oversees the organization’s spending and resource allocation. This committee ensures that AWBD is maintaining fiscal responsibility and administering guidelines for the budgeting process.