MSAWWA

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.
The Montana Section is one of the oldest and one of the smallest of the 43 sections of American Water Works Association. The Montana Section of the American Water Works Association (MSAWWA) is an organization of drinking water professionals, serving the people of Montana. We are dedicated to the promotion of public health and welfare in the provision of drinking water of unquestionable quality and sufficient quantity.
The Montana Section of AWWA was formed in 1926 and has been actively involved in Montana’s water industry ever since.
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Vision
A better Montana through better water.
Mission Statement
Provide Montanans with solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most important resource.
Core Principles
In concert with National AWWA, Montana Section AWWA’s Core Principles are:
- Protect Public Health
- Safeguard the Environment
- Cultivate Leadership
- Pursue Excellence
- Act With Integrity
- Provide Value to Our Membership
- Foster Diversity and Inclusion
Governing Documents:
Current MSAWWA Operating Plan
Current MSAWWA Bylaws approved 4-23-20
Current MSAWWA Strategic Plan
Your MSAWWA Board Officers 2025-2026
| National Director Carrie Gardner 406-495-6176 cgardner@greatwesteng.com |
National Director-Elect Nate Weisenburger 406-217-3711 nate.weisenburger@ae2s.com |
| Past Chair Matt Mudd 406-495-6196 mmudd@greatwesteng.com |
Chair Jarrett Moran 406-624-8753 jarrett.moran@hdrinc.com |
| Chair-elect Andy Schultz 406-552-6758 schultza@ci.missoula.mt.us |
Senior Trustee Ben Rigby 406-202-5179 brigby@mrws.org |
| Junior Trustee Kevin Christofanelli 406-655-4051 kevin.christofanelli@hdrinc.com |
Secretary/Treasurer David Carlson 406-268-0626 david.carlson@ae2s.com |
| Executive Secretary Robin Matthews-Barnes 406-546-5496 info@montanawater.org |

