Executive Committee

Back row (from left to right): John Digiacomo, Michael Murphy, Daryl Coppola, Philip Tucker, Michael Trainque, Virgil Lloyd, Emily Cole-Prescott, Scott Neesen, Scott Firmin, David VanHoven, and Arthur Simonian. Front row (from left to right): Mary Barry, Amy Anderson George, Vanessa McPherson, Deborah Mahoney, Scott Goodinson, Robert Fischer, Jennie Auster, Paula Drouin, and Janine Burke-Wells.

The NEWEA Executive Committee is made up of 23 water professionals throughout New England.  The committee strives to stimulate interest and active participation in the Association and its activities and supervises Association committees’ activities.  The committee also manages the affairs and conducts all business relative to the operation and well being of the Association.

President Scott Goodinson Town of Narragansett, RI 401-782-0682 View Bio
President Elect Deborah Mahoney Brown and Caldwell 978-983-2069 View Bio
Vice President Scott Firmin The Portland Water District 207-523-5260 View Bio
Treasurer David VanHoven Stantec 617-314-7122 View Bio
Deputy Treasurer Arthur Simonian Mattabassett District 860-635-5550 View Bio
Past President Robert Fischer City of South Burlington, VT 802-658-7964 View Bio
Executive Director Mary Barry NEWEA 781-939-0908 View Bio
WEF Delegate (10/21) Ray Vermette City of Dover, NH 603-516-6475  View Bio
WEF Delegate (10/22) Janine Burke-Wells NEBRA 401-651-2098 View Bio
WEF Delegate (10/23) Virgil Lloyd Fuss & O’Neill 860-646-2469 View Bio
WEF Delegate (10/24) Emily Cole-Prescott City of Saco, ME 207-282-3564 View Bio
Director – Connecticut Vanessa McPherson Arcadis 914-641-2418 View Bio
Director – Maine Paula Drouin Lewiston Auburn WPCA 207-782-0917 View Bio
Director – Massachusetts John DiGiacomo Town of Natick, MA 508-647-6400 View Bio
Director – New Hampshire Michael Trainque Hoyle Tanner 603-669-5555 View Bio
Director – Rhode Island Amy Anderson George Arcadis 781-213-4901 View Bio
Director – Vermont Jennie Auster Wright-Pierce 802-343-8426 View Bio
Collection Systems/Water Resource Council Director Scott Lander retain-it 978-837-7717 View Bio
Communications Council Director Philip Tucker York Sewer District 207-363-4232 View Bio
Outreach Council Director Daryl Coppola FR Mahony 781-982-9300 View Bio
Treatment. System Operations, & Mgmt Council Director Marina Fernandes Town of Milton, MA 617-898-4870 View Bio
Innovation Council Director Michael Murphy Independent Water Innovation Consultant 512-825-6278 View Bio
Meeting Management Council Director Scott Neesen ADS Environmental Services 603-965-4303 View Bio