Committees

Awards & Membership

Develops and implements approved membership value and educational material as well as outreach activities to promote membership in the Association to utilities, industries, and other organizations. As of 2025, this committee will support and consider all CWP-KT award submissions.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Frank England
GRW Engineers Inc.
Phone: (606) 307-4862
fengland@grwinc.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Clayton Foster
Barge Design Solutions
Phone: 615-252-4431
Clayton.Foster@bargedesign.com


Clean Water Movement

The Public Outreach Committee works to expand the Clean Water Movement beyond the water sector and into the general public. Our efforts are intended to spread the word about the amazing work of clean water operators and utilities that improve our lives every day.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Kevin Gibson
Louisville & Jefferson County MSD
kevin.gibson@louisvillemsd.org
Tennessee Co-Chair:
VACANT

Clean Water Technology

Provides educational and enrichment opportunities to entities that provide treatment to a waste stream. Our members monitor trade shows and publications to remain abreast of cutting edge technology, provide assistance to the Executive Board and the Water Professional Conference Technical Program Committee, and coordinate webinars and specialty conferences.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Lance Hester
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU)
Phone: 270-782-1200
lance.hester@bgmu.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Aaron Thomas
Nashville Metro Water Services
Phone: (615) 487-8872
aaron.thomas2@nashville.gov

Collections

Serves as resource on collection system design, management, operation, and maintenance, ranging from education to regulation to new methods, materials, and practices. The committee also focuses on collection system rehabilitation, infiltration and inflow identification and reduction, through both open cut and trenchless methods.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Seth Bradley
Hazen and Sawyer
Phone: (859) 286-1267
sbradley@hazenandsawyer.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Adam Byard
Jacobs
Phone: (865) 719-5800
adam.byard10@jacobs.com

Communications

Responsible for implementing and enhancing methods of communicating with the membership of the Association.  Publication of the association newsletter, Streamlines, is the responsibility of the communications committee, and the committee coordinates with other committees to generate articles and other content for the newsletter.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Jesse Chula
CITCO Water
jesse.chula@citcowater.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Katie Patrick
Jacobs
Katie.Patrick@jacobs.com

Education

Providing educational opportunities to our membership through on-line continuing education classes. Partnering with governmental agencies and other associations to assist our membership in obtaining certifications.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Doug Kimbler
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Phone: (270) 792-9941
doug.kimbler@bgmu.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Shannon Pratt
LabtronX
Phone: (615) 831-2554
spratt@labtronx.com

Finance

Composed of former executive board members as appointed by the President and the executive board, and are charged with overseeing the investments of the Association.


Chair:
Joe Pavoni
Water/Wastewater Systems Manager
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities 
joe.pavoni@bgmu.com

Government Affairs

Monitors and review existing and proposed legislation, regulation, and policies in the environmental field with specific emphasis on water resource-related issues and disseminates to the members. The Committee develops programs for government affairs seminars and other special meetings and workshops.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Wesley Sydnor
Louisville MSD
Phone: (502) 540-6274
wesley.sydnor@louisvillemsd.org

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Saya Hickey
Hazen and Sawyer
Phone: (615) 783-1515
shickey@hazenandsawyer.com

Laboratory Practices

Increases awareness about Laboratory Procedures and provides a platform for analysts to discuss and sharpen their skills.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
David Radke
Louisville & Jefferson County MSD
Phone: (502) 396-7424
david.radke@louisvillemsd.org

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Diana Fish
Metro Water Services
Phone: (615) 862-5491
diana.fish@nashville.gov

Management

Assists managers involved in the water and wastewater industry. The Committees mission is to involve, educate, and develop managers from all sides including utilities, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Daniel Doss
Inflo Design
daniel.doss@inflodesign.com

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Daniel Unger
CDM Smith
ungerdi@cdmsmith.com

Pretreatment Certification

Develops and maintain a pretreatment certification program that provides training and voluntary certification for individuals who work in the pretreatment field, providing an opportunity for professional growth where none previously existed.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Jason Crawford
Sanitation District No. 1
Phone: (513) 646-7323
jcrawford@sd1.org

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Chuck Durham
PG Environmental
Phone: (615) 888-2928
chuck.durham@pgenv.com

Watershed & Stormwater

Promotes activities to broaden the understanding of watershed management and stormwater issues by serving as a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among watershed and stormwater professionals.

Kentucky Co-Chair:
Nicole Refolo
Louisville & Jefferson County MSD
nicole.refolo@louisvillemsd.org

Tennessee Co-Chair:
Aaron Rogge
CDMSmith
roggea@cdmsmith.com

Joint Committees (Joint with KY/TN Section of AWWA)


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Leads and empowers diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community/Section by creating opportunity and cultivating belonging so all can thrive in the Water Sector. The DE&I Committee fosters and encourages a culture of open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusiveness among our Section’s members and groups.  

DE&I Committee Chair:
Kate MacIndoe
Jacobs
Phone: (865) 228-7017
kate.macindoe@jacobs.com

Leadership Academy

Develops content, plans training events, and operates the Leadership Academy along with KY/TN Section AWWA. The Leadership Academy develops the next generation of leaders in the water industry through training sessions and team building activities that incorporate personal and professional development.

CWP-KT Leadership Academy Committee Chair:
Chris Dent
City of Lexington
Phone: (859) 425-2454
cdent@lexingtonky.gov

Next Round Brewing

The Next Round Committee works to partner with local craft breweries around Kentucky and Tennessee to bring the acclaimed program to the Water Professionals Conference. 

NRB Committee Chair:
Kurt Zehnder
Hazen & Sawyer
Phone: (859) 286-1265
kzehnder@hazenandsawyer.com

Students

Develops and supports student chapters at centers of higher learning across Kentucky and Tennessee.

CWP-KT Student Committee Chair:
Maci Young
Barge Design Solutions
Phone: (931) 881-6627
Women of Water

Did you know women account for less than 15% of the water workforce? Water needs more women leaders!

CWP-KT Committee Chair:
Emily Gottberg
Barge Design Solutions

emily.gottberg@bargedesign.com

Young Professionals

Enhances the skills of young professionals through professional development and leadership opportunities. The YP Committee provides education outside of our professional committee that represents our passion and enthusiasm toward our industry.

CWP-KT YP Committee Chair:
Cody Phillips
Metro Water Services
cody.phillips@nashville.gov