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

Work Groups & Committees

HOD 2024-2025 Work Groups 

Workforce Development for Operators Work Group
(6 months | March – October 2025)
Work Group Leaders – Mike Welke, Ohio WEA and Ellen Frketic, Chesapeake WEA

Delegate-at-Large Strategy and Implementation Work Group
(6 months |March – October 2025)
Work Group Leaders – Scott Foley, Delegate-at-Large and Archana Sharma, Delegate-at-Large

Strategic Plan Implementation Work Group
(12 months)
Work Group Leader – Mark Poling, Immediate Past Delegate

Promoting the Circular Water Economy Work Group
(6 months | October 2024-April 2025)
Work Group Leaders – Kam Law, Delegate-at-Large and Felicia Glapion, Virginia WEA

MA Spotlight and Engagement Work Group
(6 months| October 2024-April 2025)
Work Group Leaders – Peter Garvey, Delegate-at-Large and James Hawthorne, Delegate-at-Large

Document Management and Retention Project
(6 months | October 2024-April 2025)
Project Leader – ValaRae Partee, Delegate-at-Large

HOD Committees

Delegates at Large

• Gilbert Barela
• Jordan Lewis
• Olga Mikhalchishina
• Nashita Naureen

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