Our committee is made up of a broad cross-section of water industry leaders. Formed in 2019, the purpose of our committee is to provide a paid summer internship for high school students to learn about career paths in the water and wastewater industry.

• Lauren Michael - Chairperson and Treasurer

• Bob Watson - Vice Chairperson

• Sarah Uthoff - Secretary

• Laurie Sharp - Communications Chair

• Member Organization Liaison Chairs

  • Scott Shover - Iowa Rural Water Association

  • Jenny Puffer - American Water Works Association

  • Steve Marsh and Jill Soenen - Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities

  • Mickey Shields - Iowa League of Cities

• Julie Sievers and Tom Atkinson - Contract Operators

• Dan Van Langen - Small Community Operator

• Craig Hennager - Joint Ops Committee

• Jon Martens - Retired Operator