At RWAU, it’s people who power progress. From strategy to on-the-ground support, our team is dedicated to strengthening Utah’s water and wastewater community—every day.

Board of Directors

Industry leaders shaping the vision and guiding the future of rural water in Utah.
  • Justin Maughan
    Justin Maughan
    PE City Manager Nibley City Water
    President
  • Steve McIntosh
    Steve McIntosh
    Operations Manager Silver Fork
    Vice President
  • Ryan Goodrich
    Ryan Goodrich
    District Manager Ashley Valley Water & Sewer ID
    Secretary/Treasurer
  • Paul Fulgham
    Paul Fulgham
    Public Works Director Tremonton City
    NRWA Director
  • Jacob Sharp
    Jacob Sharp
    District Manager Castle Valley SSD
    Past President
  • Benny Musselman
    Benny Musselman
    Agency Manager Grand Water And Sewer Agency
  • Brett Palmer
    Brett Palmer
    Manager Stansbury Park
  • Devin Magleby
    Devin Magleby
    Public Works Director South Monroe Culinary
  • Kent Barton
    Kent Barton
    Manti City
  • Luke Thomas
    Luke Thomas
    Francis City
  • Paul Monroe
    Paul Monroe
    General Manager Central Iron County WCD
  • Rick Wixom
    Rick Wixom
    Town Manager Springdale

Executive Team

Steering the mission, managing the organization, and keeping a close eye on the issues that matter—especially at the legislative level. They lead with vision and keep RWAU aligned, effective, and responsive.
  • Dale Pierson
    Dale Pierson
    Executive Director Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Shannon Rasmussen
    Shannon Rasmussen
    Deputy Director / CFO Rural Water Association of Utah

Operations Staff

The foundation behind the scenes.
This team manages communications, technology, accounting, and digital systems. They also lead major programs like the Apprenticeship Program, conferences, and cross-connection coordination—keeping everything connected and running smoothly.
  • Christian Jensen V
    Christian Jensen V
    Public Relations and Marketing/Tech Rural Water Association of Utah
    Manager
  • Alexia Stewart
    Alexia Stewart
    Accountant Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Emilie Duersch
    Emilie Duersch
    Digital Marketing Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Jenny Rosal
    Jenny Rosal
    Apprenticeship Coordinator Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Kelsey Johnson
    Kelsey Johnson
    Conference & Cross Connection Coordinator Rural Water Association of Utah

Project Staff

Focused expertise with a forward view.
These specialists guide source water protection, decentralized and EPA wastewater efforts, financial support, and system development. They work closely with communities to create smart, lasting solutions.
  • Janell Braithwaite
    Janell Braithwaite
    Management Technician Rural Water Association of Utah
    Manager
  • Colette Ross
    Sourcewater Technician Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Curtis Ludvigson
    Curtis Ludvigson
    Development Specialist Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Dennis Gunn
    Dennis Gunn
    EPA Wastewater Specialist Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Ron Pierce
    Ron Pierce
    Decentralized Wastewater Technician Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Scott Anderson
    Scott Anderson
    EFC Specialist Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Spencer Parkinson
    Spencer Parkinson
    EPA Wastewater Rural Water Association of Utah

Technical & Training Staff

Where knowledge meets the field.
From operator certification and specialty trainings to circuit rider support and exam coordination, this team delivers hands-on experience and guidance wherever it’s needed most.
  • Brittney Griffith
    Brittney Griffith
    EPA Training & Operator Certification Rural Water Association of Utah
    Manager
  • Brett Kennedy
    Circuit Rider Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Jake Wood
    Jake Wood
    Circuit Rider Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Jamie Rhodehouse
    Jamie Rhodehouse
    Specialty Trainings / Exam Coordinator Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Nathan Langston
    Nathan Langston
    Water Treatment Operator IV, Water Distribution Operator IV, Cross Connection Admi Circuit Rider Rural Water Association of Utah
  • Phil Harold
    Phil Harold
    Wastewater Technician Rural Water Association of Utah