Diversity and Membership Inclusion Committee of KS Section AWWA

The Diversity and Member Inclusion Committee promotes volunteerism and seeks to provide opportunities that encourage the diversity of membership and leadership and creating a more inclusive organization. This mission aligns with the Section’s strategic goals focused on engagement, sustainability, knowledge transfer, and leadership. The success of AWWA depends upon the participation of all its members. We are committed to proactively engaging a membership that reflects the demographics of those we serve.

The section members and staff shall make it clear that discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status or disability, and harassment of any type are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. As such, in close collaboration with and approval by the Section’s board, our committee proposes to undertake the following actions:

1. Incorporate diversity and inclusion action plans for all KsAWWA committees.
2. Establish a quarterly virtual webinar of specific diversity, inclusion, and equity topics.
3. Establish a diversity track at the Section’s annual conference including diversity and other non-technical topics (human resources, accounting, legal, and others).
4. Establish an annual Diversity and Inclusion Award (individual and organizational) to recognize individual members and member organizations that have strong Diversity Programs or work environments that encourage employees of all backgrounds and abilities.

If you are interested in being a member of this committee contact us.

KsAWWA Board of Trustees Past Officers

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KsAWWA Committee Chairs 2022-2023

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Audit		Katie Miller Kansas Municipal Utilities 2090 E Avenue A McPherson, KS 67460 Phone: (620) 241-1423 Cell: (785) 210-6628 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Budget		Brandon Sisk KCK BPU 300 N 65th Street Kansas City, KS 66102 Phone: (913) 573-9842 Cell: (913) 850-9819 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bylaws		Steve Randtke University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 Cell: (785) 218-1728 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Community Relations & Customer Service		Michelle DeHaven Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center 1845 Fairmount Street Wichita, KS 67260 Phone: (316) 978-6673 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Diversity & Member Inclusion		Roopa Matole HDR, Inc. 10450 Holmes Road, Suite 600 Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: (816) 347-1138 Cell: (913) 218-4405 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	DMI Committee Info
Exhibits		Jordan Jenisch Crossland Heavy 3252 Roanoke Road Kansas City, MO 64111 Cell: (620) 210-4064 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fuller Award		Dan Defore City of Winfield PO Box 646 Winfield, KS 67156 Phone: (620) 221-5642 Cell: (620) 222-8515 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hospitality		Martha Tasker City of Salina PO Box 736 Salina, KS 67402 Phone: (785) 309-5725 Cell: (785) 392-7574 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Membership & Leadership Development		Derek Patrick HDR, Inc. 10450 Holmes Road, Suite 600 Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: (816) 347-1176 Cell: (239) 823-0581 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nominating (includes selected awards)		Katie Miller Kansas Municipal Utilities 2090 E Avenue A McPherson, KS 67460 Phone: (620) 241-1423 Cell: (785) 210-6628 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Operator Meritorious Service Award		Dan Defore City of Winfield PO Box 646 Winfield, KS 67156 Phone: (620) 221-5642 Cell: (620) 222-8515 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Operator Training (OTC)		Lorrie Hill City of Olathe PO Box 768 Olathe, KS 66051-0768 Phone: (913) 971-8381 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	OTC COMMITTEE INFO
Publications		Hank Corcoran Boyer HCB Management Services PO Box 3046 Salina, KS 67402-3046 Phone: (785) 826-9163 Cell: (785) 452-5706 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Research		Emily Tummons Black & Veatch 11401 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 458-3160 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Safety		Dan Riney City of Ottawa 703 E 1st Street Ottawa, KS 66067 Phone: (785) 250-9913 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Scholarship		Jacob Schultze Black & Veatch 8400 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (913) 458-3582 Cell: (913) 709-4391 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Veterans Workforce	Vacant	Vacant
WARN		Katie Miller Kansas Municipal Utilities 2090 E Avenue A McPherson, KS 67460 Phone: (620) 241-1423 Cell: (785) 210-6628 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Water for People (WFP)		Andrew Hansen Black & Veatch 8400 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (913) 458-3417 Cell: (913) 961-3677 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Water Utility Council (WUC)		Darci Meese WaterOne 10747 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, KS 66219 Phone: (913) 895-5616 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Young Professionals	Vacant	Vacant

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