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 committees and chapters

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, Co-Chair
HDR, Inc. 
TEL (503) 349-0590
mark.jones@hdrinc.com
Ryan Blood, Co-Chair
Puget Sound Energy
TEL (425) 457-4104
ryan.blood@pse.com

LEGAL & REGULATORY COMMITTEE
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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. 
Angela Levin, Chair
Troutman Pepper
TEL (415) 477-5787
angela.levin@troutman.com
Finlay Anderson, Vice-Chair - Regulatory 
Kleinschmidt Associates 
TEL (503) 345-0517 

finlay.anderson@kleinschmidtgroup.com
Kari Vander Stoep, Vice-Chair - Legal 
K & L Gates 
TEL (206) 370-7804 
kari.vanderstoep@klgates.com

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.
Sandra Slayton, Chair
ERM 
TEL (206) 919-3976 
sandra.slayton@erm.com

Diane Barr, Vice-Chair 
Camas, LLC
TEL (541) 261-4886
diane@camasllc.com

PUMPED STORAGE COMMITTEE
The committee works to promote projects within the NWHA territory through legislative action and advocacy. The committee is involved in creating white papers, educating state Public Utility Commission's, and holding workshops to provide space for members to find shared solutions and best practices. 
Scott Flake, Chair
Scott Flake Consulting
​TEL (916) 719-7520

saflake@outlook.com

Nate Sandvig, Vice-Chair 
Rye Development
TEL (503) 602-0998 

nathan@rydevelopment.com

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

amurray@idahopower.com
Angela Levin, Co-Chair
Troutman Pepper
TEL (415) 477-5787
angela.levin@troutman.com​
Michelle Havey
Anchor QEA
TEL (206) 683-9199
mhavey@anchorqea.com

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The committee focuses on outreach and advocacy among four main sectors: general public, schools, media, and elected officials. 
Matt Pevarnik, Chair
GE Renewable Energy
TEL (303) 730-4010
matt.pevarnik@ge.com


Travis Nelson, Vice-Chair
Tacoma Power
TEL (253) 502-8861
Tnelson1@cityoftacoma.org



YOUNG 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
Frances Brinkman

David Evans and Associates, Inc. 
​TEL (503) 432-6348
frances.brinkman@deainc.com
​
Seattle/Bellevue, Washington Chapter
Shane Richards

Puget Sound Energy
​TEL (425) 462-3014

shane.richards@pse.com

AND
Eli Wilson

Seattle City Light
​TEL (206) 615-1506

eli.wilson@seattle.gov


Boise, Idaho Chapter
Nathan Germann

Deere & Ault Consultants, Inc. 
​TEL (208) 331-9736

nathan.germann@deereault.com

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

amurray@idahopower.com


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

bdcraig@stoel.com


Seattle/Bellevue, Washington Chapter
Kari Vander Stoep

K&L Gates LLP
​TEL (206) 370-7804

kari.vanderstoep@klgates.com


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