The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum is governed by a board representing diverse water interests across the basin. The board meets monthly at locations throughout the basin, based on the site of that year’s Forum.

Board & Staff

About Us

Executive Committee

  • Bob Hamel

    Chairperson
    Arkansas River Outfitters Association

  • Jessica Mills

    Vice Chairperson
    Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District

  • Rena Brand Griggs

    Secretary
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife

  • Katherine Clough

    Treasurer
    Pueblo West Metro District

Directors

  • Mannie Colon

    Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District

  • Rich Hilderbrand

    Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District

  • John Knapp

    Knapp Farms

  • Ryan Maecker

    Transalta

  • Jason Messamer

    Colorado Springs Utilities

  • Israel Ramos-Ortega

    Aurora Water - Arkansas Valley Range Project

  • Dr. Lorenz Sutherland

    Past President - Arkansas River Basin Water Forum

  • Chris Woodka

    Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District

Staff