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Management Board and TAG

The Management Board, comprising city and town managers and utility directors, is a formal body established by the AMWUA Bylaws to make recommendations to the Board of Directors. It is customary for the Executive Director to take proposed policy decisions to the Management Board before they are discussed with the Board of Directors.

Mr. Ron Serio, Chair
Water Services Director

City of Glendale

Ms. Tara Ford, Vice Chair
Deputy Municipal Utilities Director

City of Tempe

Mr. Kirk Beaty
Public Works Director

City of Avondale

Mr. David Burks
Water Services Director

City of Peoria

Ms. Barbara Chappell
Water Services Director

City of Goodyear

Mr. Chris Hassert
Water Resources Director

City of Mesa

Mr. Troy Hayes
Water Services Director

City of Phoenix

Mr. John Knudson
Municipal Utilities Director

City of Chandler

Ms. Jessica Marlow, P.E.
Ms. Jessica Marlow, P.E.

City of Gilbert

Mr. Kevin Rose
Interim Executive Director, Water Services

City of Scottsdale

Technical Advisory Groups

The Technical Advisory Groups provide input and guidance to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Water Resources Advisory Group

The Water Resources Advisory Group comprises water resources planners, policy advisors, and managers. The WRAG meets regularly to vet information, share viewpoints, discuss strategies, and attempt to reach unified positions for recommendation to the Executive Director. This group focuses on the development and analysis of water policy and supply management strategies.

Conservation & Efficiency Advisory Group

The Conservation & Efficiency Advisory Group includes member staffs as well as partner representatives from the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the Bureau of Reclamation, CAP, SRP, Tucson Water, City of Flagstaff, and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. The Group shares information, discusses issues, and facilitates cooperation and coordination in the development and implementation of regional water efficiency, conservation, and sustainability efforts.