Leadership of the Missouri Water & Wastewater Association

The Missouri Water and Wastewater Association (MWWA) is guided by dedicated leaders who bring experience, professionalism, and a shared commitment to operator education and public health. Our leadership includes a volunteer Board of Directors and a professional administrative team working together to support Missouri’s water and wastewater workforce.

Leadership & Staff

Derek Leffert

Executive Director

Michael David

Assistant Executive Director

Board of Directors

MWWA is guided by a Board of Directors representing regions across Missouri and diverse areas of the water and wastewater profession.

Curtis Hedrick

Chair

Mike McMillian

Chair Elect

Shelley Lane

Vice Chair

Archie Hendren, Jr.

Immediate Past Chair

Directors

Kent Spainhour

Director 1

Quentin Overbeck

Director 2

Verlon Persinger

Director 3

Section Representatives

Tony Davis

East Central Section Board Rep

Aleksander Rowinski

Midwest Section Board Rep

Tyler Stuhlman

Northeast Section Board Rep

John Brown

Northwest Section Board Rep

Keith Morrow

Southeast Section Board Rep

John Waitman

Southwest Section Board Rep

Board Member Emeritus

Tony Lamb

Leadership in Service of Missouri Operators

Together, MWWA’s staff and Board work to:

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Support high-quality training and certification opportunities

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Strengthen regional sections across Missouri

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Promote safety, professionalism, and public health

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Ensure the long-term sustainability of the Association

Their leadership reflects MWWA’s ongoing commitment to serving the people who protect Missouri’s water and wastewater systems every day.