House of Delegates

The House of Delegates is the deliberative and representational body of WEF. It advises the Board on matters of strategic direction and public-policy development, and has the authority to elect and remove Trustees only to the extent provided for in the Bylaws.

Questions or Comments?

Contact WEF Staff:
Kelsey Hurst
E-mail: khurst@wef.org
Phone: +1-703-684-2477

Amy Kathman
E-mail: akathman@wef.org
Phone: 1-703-684-2400

Leadership  Work Groups & Committees  Resources  WEF Volunteer Service Recognition

Leadership

Scott Aurit, Speaker
Job Title: Vice President; NE/IA Pump Stations and Pipelines Business Class Lead, HDR
City and State: Omaha, Nebraska
Member Association:  Nebraska WEA

Click here to view Scott's complete biography.

Peter Garvey, Speaker-Elect
Job Title: – Vice President; BETA Group, Inc 
City and State: – Norwood, MA
Member Association: NEWEA

Click here to view Peter's complete biography.

Work Groups & Committees

HOD 2025-2026 Work Groups 

HOD, CLC, and MA Engagement and Advocacy Workgroup
(Chair:  Ellen Frketic, Vice-Chairs:  Kam Law and Zachary Loeb)

HOD MA to MA Engagement and Coordination Workgroup
(Chair:  Tina Sheikhzeinoddin, Vice-Chair:  Dillan Curtis)

WEF Artificial Intelligence Workgroup
(Chair:  Corey King, Vice-Chair:  Lou Storino)

International MA Development Workgroup
(Chair:  Dave Galbraith, Vice-Chair:  Garry MacDonald)

HOD Committees

Delegates at Large

• Scott Foley (chair)
• Archana Sharma
• Cara Jung
• Gilbert Barela
• Jayla Berry
• Jordan Lewis
• Kam Law
• Olga Mikhalchishina
• Nashita Naureen
• Peter Garvey
• Zachary Loeb
• James Hawthorne 

Budget Committee:

• Dillan Curtis
• Ellen Frketic (Chair)
• Michael Frommer
• Cara Hall
• John Masche
• Corwin Washington

Nominating Committee:

• Emily Cole-Prescott
• Bill Davis (Chair)
• Jordan Lewis
• Zachary Loeb
• Erin Longworth
• Carol Martinson
• Lou Storino

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee:

• Jayla Berry
• Dave Brown
• Nicholas Ellis
• James Hawthorne (Chair)
• Nashita Naureen
• Archana Sharma

WEFMAX Committee: 

• Candice Au-Yeung
• Lucas Billesbach (Chair)
• Yvan Breault
• Marlo Davis
• Linda Leopold
• Erin Longworth
• Tina Sheikheinoddin
• Kyle Yukumoto

Communications Committee:

• Scott Foley
• Michael McIntosh
• Olga Mikhalchishina
• Anna Munson
• Laura Jo Oakes
• Sarah Ward (Chair)
• Mike Welke
• Kyle Yukumoto

Water Advocacy Committee:

• Patrick Brown
• Kam Law
• Zachary Loeb
• Carol Martinson (Chair)
• Vanessa McPherson
• Jerry Ruth

House of Delegates Resources

• House of Delegates Roster
• Policies & Procedures (approved March 2023)
• Delegate Responsibility Flowchart
• WEF Bylaws
• WEF Strategic Plan
• Volunteer Service Recognition Program
• Our Blue World Event Promotional Toolkit