JOIN A COMMITTEE
​Members of NWHA are encouraged to participate on committees of interest. Contact NWHA staff to join a committee.

Technical Committee

​The Technical Committee has been dedicated over the years to providing an opportunity for hydropower facility operators to receive technical training and to network on mutual issues.

Mark Jones, Chair
HDR, Inc. 
TEL (503) 349-0590

John Chandler, Vice-Chair
Puget Sound Energy
TEL (425) 407-3068

Robert Siedman, Vice-Chair
Southeast Alaska Power Agency
TEL (907) 228-2016

Engergy Transition Committee

The committee works to promote the energy transition to a carbon free grid within the NWHA territory through education, legislative action, and advocacy.  The committee is involved in creating white papers, educating stat Public Utility Commissions, and holding workshops to provide space for members to find shared solutions and best practices integrating our hydropower resources of conventional and pumped hydro with carbon free emitting technologies including but not limited to wind, solar, nuclear, hydrogen, batteries, and flywheels.  

Matt Pevarnik, Chair
GE Renewable Energy
TEL (303) 730-4010

Brent Denham, Vice-Chair
PacifiCorp
​TEL (503) 813-6623
    
Nathan Rockwood, Vice-Chair
Mead & Hunt
​TEL (916) 993-4624

New Professional Chapters

NWHA Members who are new to the hydropower community are invited to connect, network and attend trips to visit projects in their state.  

Portland, Oregon Chapter
Brenna Vaughn
NWHA
​TEL (503) 502-7262

Seattle/Bellevue, Washington Chapter
Chris Townsend
Seattle City Light
​TEL (206) 386-4571

Boise, Idaho Chapter
Nathan Germann
Deere & Ault Consultants, Inc. 
​TEL (208) 331-9736

AND
Allison Murray, Co-Chair
Idaho Power
​TEL (208) 388-2418

Legal & Regulatory Committee

​The Legal & Regulatory Committee recommends actions to the NWHA board on legal issues or regulatory rulemaking. The committee has historically made recommended amicus filings, participated in rulemakings and helped update membership on legal and regulatory current affairs. 

Andrea Wortzel
Troutman Pepper
TEL (804) 697-1406

Finlay Anderson, Vice-Chair - Regulatory 
Kleinschmidt Associates 
TEL (503) 345-0517 

Jenna Mandell-Rice, Vice-Chair - Legal 
Van Ness Feldman
TEL (206) 829-1817

 

Natural Resources Committee

The committee's focus is to provide a forum for hydro-focused natural resource professionals to explore topical and technical aspects of environmental resource project implementation, share successful strategies, proactively address potential implications of new technologies and legislative developments. ​

Travis Nelson, Chair
Tacoma Power
TEL (253) 502-8861

Michelle Havey, Vice-Chair
Anchor QEA
TEL (206) 683-9199

Women in Hydropower

The mission of the Women in Hydropower (WinH) is to promote the professional development and advancement of women in the field of hydropower. WinH seeks to expand opportunities for women through networking, mentoring, and education. Women and men from across the nation are welcome to participate in our events and programming. 

Portland, Oregon Chapter
Barbara Craig
Stoel Rives, LLP
​TEL (503) 294-9166

Seattle/Bellevue, Washington Chapter
Heidi Wahto
Stantec 
TEL (425)-602-3514

Small Hydro Committee

The committee plans an annual workshop, concentrating on small hydro-related issues such as FERC streamlining, financing mechanisms, green credits and other incentives. Generally a project tour is included. The committee also supports members to have a cohesive message to the general public and elected official on how to support small hydro development in the region.

Fred Noland, Chair
Idaho Power Company
TEL (208) 388-6492
    
Diane Barr, Vice-Chair 
Camas, LLC
TEL (541) 261-4886
    
Sandra Slayton, Vice-Chair
Rye Development
TEL (206) 919-3976 

Communications Committee

The committee focuses on outreach and advocacy among four main sectors: general public, schools, media, and elected officials. 

Paul Meeks- Chair
Worthington Products
TEL (330) 452-7400

Sheila Corson- Vice-Chair
Okanogan County PUD
TEL (509) 422-8427

Dennis Schwartz, Vice-Chair
Schnabel Engineering
TEL (360) 991-5394