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 |
Ellen Manolis, Region and Outreach Coordinator |
| Antonio Alfaro, Legislative Analyst |
Michaela Martinez, Communications Assistant |
| Avon Angeles, Graphic Designer |
Ellie Meek, Meetings Coordinator |
| Danielle Blacet, Regulatory Advocate |
Jeff Mejia, Benefits Enrollment Coordinator |
| Dave Bolland, Senior Regulatory Advocate |
Cindy Nickles , Publications Editor |
| Mike Carr, Controller |
Donna Pangborn, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board |
| Angela Cassity, Benefits Assistant |
Jennifer Persike, Dir. of Strategic Coord. & Public Affairs |
| Katherine Causland, Graphic Designer |
Darlene Petkovich, Accounting Specialist - A/P |
| Krista Clark,Director of Regulatory Affairs |
Tim Quinn, Executive Director |
| Veronica Cobian , Benefits Representative |
Teresa Taylor , Support Services Assistant II |
| Paula Currie, Director of Meetings & Membership |
David L. Reynolds, Director of Federal Relations |
| Martin Davis, IT Services Tech |
Wendy Ridderbusch , Legislative Advocate |
| Ron Davis, State Legislative Director |
Sonja K. Roberts, Operations Coordinator |
| Lori Doucette, Meetings & Membership Specialist |
Abby Schneider, Federal Legislative Representative |
| Barbara L. Duggen, Director of Member Benefits |
Susan Schnider, Sr. Benefits Assistant |
| A.J. Galimba, IT Analyst |
Kelly Smith, Administrative Assistant |
| Tiffany Giammona, Field Representative |
Nathan Stitlz, IT Specialist |
| Dan Gumpert, Accountant |
Dick Turnquist , IT Manager |
| Cynthia Harding , Benefits Account Dvlpmnt Coord. |
Sheri Van Wert, Communications Coordinator |
| Whitnie Henderson, Legislative Advocate |
Monet Vela, Meetings and Membership Specialist - part-time |
| Melissa Hensley, Sr. Mtngs & Membership Specialist |
Marcia Wulff, Sr. Coordinator, Energy & Business Services |
| Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
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| Margie Knight, Office Assistant - part-time |
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| Leticia Lewis, Receptionist |
vacant, Field Representative |
| Lisa Lien-Mager, Communications Supervisor |
vacant, Communications Specialist |
| Jennifer Lujan, Legislative Anaylst |
vacant, Federal Relations Coordinator |
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Staff
by Responsibility
| RESPONSIBILITY
|
PRIMARY
CONTACT or DEPARTMENT |
Accounts Receivable ...................................................
|
Mike Carr, Controller |
| ACWA
News................................................................. |
Cindy Nickles, Publications Editor |
| ACWA
News Classified Ads....................................... |
Ellen Manolis, Communications Assistant |
| ACWA
Board ............................................................. |
Donna Pangborn, Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board |
| Awards & Scholarships................................................ |
Communications Coordinator |
| Bills
Legislative Inquiry .................................................. |
Jennifer Lujan, Legislative Analyst |
| 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 .................................................... |
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 ..................................................... |
Krista Clark, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Human
Resources ....................................................... |
Jan Jennings, Director of Administration |
| Label/Roster
Requests ................................................ |
IT Services Tech or Operations Coordinator |
| Legal
Affairs Issues ...................................................... |
Wendy Ridderbush, or Whitnie Henderson, Legislative Advocates |
| Life
Insurance ................................................................ |
Benefits Department |
| Meeting
Rooms .......................................................... |
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 ................................................ |
Ellen Manolis , Communications Assistant |
| Publication
Request Forms.......................................... |
Ellen Manolis, Communications Assistant |
| Region
Issues ............................................................... |
Tiffany Giammona or Charles Anderson, Field Representatives |
| Salary & Benefits
Survey ............................................. |
Susan Schnider, Senior Benefits Assistant |
| Scholarships & Awards................................................ |
Communications Coordinator |
| Phone/Voice
Mail Systems ......................................... |
Dick Turnquist, IT Manager |
| Video/Audio
Tapes....................................................... |
Ellen Manolis, Communications Assistant |
| Vision
Insurance ............................................................ |
Benefits Department |
| Water
Information (general) ........................................ |
Communications Specialist |
| Drinking
Water Quality Issues .................................... |
Krista Clark, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Clean
Water Act/Water Management......................... |
Krista Clark, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Web
Site/List Serves/Dicsussion Groups................... |
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
- Charles
Anderson, Field Representative
- Katherine Causland, Graphic Designer
- Tiffany Giammona, Field Representative
- Lisa Lien-Mager, Communications Supervisor
- Cindy
Nickles , Publications Editor
- Sheri
Van Wert, Communications Coordinator
- Ellen Manolis, Region & Outreach Coordinator
- vacant, Communications Specialist
- vacant, Communications Assistant
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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