Committees

Annual Conference
Plans the Annual Conference, which consists of the technical program, social functions, exhibits, and other activities.
Chairperson:  Brian Shannon
bsshannon@garverusa.com
205-313-6464
 
Awards
Selects recipients of the Industrial Plant Awards, university student scholarships, and other Member Association awards.
Chairperson:  Grady Parsons
grady@lwutilities.com
205-790-4026
 
Collection Systems
Provides information concerning collection system operation, management, and regulatory issues to the membership including information on technical issues relating to assessment, rehabilitation, repairs and routine maintenance of sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems.
Chairperson:  Bill Dawson
bdawson@cslservices.com
205-945-0064
 
Government Affairs
Keeps the Board of Directors informed of impending federal, state, and local legislation that may be introduced, or that is being actively considered, in the various legislative bodies that could have an effect on the water quality industry.
Chairperson:  Scott Cummings
scott.cummings@ch2m.com
678-530-4221
 
Industrial
Identifies issues/programs affecting industrial wastewater treatment and determines training needs and establishes training sessions.
Chairperson:  Randy Abston
randyabston@boisepaper.com
251-246-8282
 
Laboratory/Treatment
Initiates and promotes the development of programs and services for environmental laboratory personnel. 
Chairperson:  Lennette Sheffield
lwest@energytechsvc.com
205-657-1867
 
Membership
Promotes the retainment of existing members and encourages eligible non-members to join the Association.
Chairperson:  Kimberly Polifka
kpolifka@thecassadyco.com
205-349-0067
 
Publications
Develops general rules and procedures for publications of the Association and coordinates production of THE WAVE.
Chairperson:  Patrick Wootton
404-387-2517
 
Sponsorship
Coordinates and oversees the solicitation of annual sponsors to support programs and activities of the organization.
Chairperson:  Brian Shannon
205-313-6464
  
Wastewater Treatment
Identifies issues and programs affecting wastewater treatment, determines training needs, established training sessions and encourages PWO participation in the Association.
Chairperson:  Tim Patton
tpatton@volkert.com
251-342-1070
  
Water Resources
Provides information to membership to enhance the understanding and application of water resource management through technical and educational activities.
Chairperson:  Matt Dunn
mdunn@auburnalabama.org
334-703-8945
  
Website
Monitors the AWEA website and activities related to the maintenance of the site.
Chairperson:  Patrick Wootton
pwootton@nixonpower.com
404-387-2517