WEF Awards
LEADERSHIP
With gratitude and appreciation, WEF celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of its volunteer leaders.
Board of Trustees
WEF's Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and governance in support of the Federation's mission. We recognize these dedicated volunteer leaders as they complete their service on the Board or transition into new leadership roles, and thank them for their lasting contributions to WEF and the water profession.
Keith Hobson, P.E., BCEE
President
Paul Schuler
President-Elect
Corey Williams
Vice President
Howard Carter
Past President
Christine Volkay-Hilditch, P.E., BCEE
Treasurer
Tracy Ekola, P.E.
Trustee
Kalpna Solanki
Trustee
Brian Persing
Trustee
House of Delegates
We recognize the Speaker of the House of Delegates for his leadership and dedication to representing WEF’s Member Associations and strengthening the Federation through service and collaboration.
Scott Aurit
Speaker
Community Leadership Council
We recognize the Community Leadership Council Directors for their leadership and dedication to fostering engagement, collaboration, and growth across WEF’s Communities. Their service helps strengthen connections and advance the work of the Federation.
Brian Arntsen
Director - Resource and Recovery
Prabhushankar Chandrasekeran, P.E.
Director - Operations and Maintenance
Donnell Duncan, P.E., S.E.
Director - Outreach
Zonetta English
Director - Resilience
WEF Communities thrive because of the dedication and leadership of their volunteer chairs. We recognize these outgoing Community Chairs for their service, commitment, and contributions to fostering engagement, advancing knowledge, and strengthening connections within their communities.
Inken Mello
Air Quality and Odor Control Community
William E. McMillian, Jr.
Collection Systems Community
Brian Hilts
Disinfection and Public Health Community
Abigail Antolovich, P.E.
Industrial Water Community
William Lipps, BCES
Laboratory Practices Community
Alex Tabb
Manufacturers and Representatives Community
Lucas Botero, P.E., BCEE, EnvSP
Municipal Resource Recovery Design Community
Allison Fore
Public Communication and Outreach Community
Xavier Fonoll-Almansa
Research and Innovation Community
Carolyn Klunder
Students and Young Professionals Community
Jon Davis
Technical Practice and Publication Advisory Panel
Stephen Katz
Water Reuse Community
Sabu Paul, PhD, PMP, BC.WRE
Watershed Management Community
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