Why MWWA Sections Matter
MWWA Sections play a critical role in supporting operators and utilities at the local level. Each section works to:
Provide local training and CEU opportunities
Support operators, supervisors, and utilities within the region
Encourage peer networking and mentorship
Develop leadership within the water and wastewater profession
By organizing education regionally, MWWA ensures operators across Missouri can stay informed, certified, and connected—no matter where they work.
Find Your Section
Below are MWWA’s regional sections. Each section includes the counties it serves, leadership contact information, and direct access to section meetings and training opportunities.
East Central Section
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles, St. Louis County, Warren
Section Chair:
Tony Davis
📧 anthony.davis@amwater.com
Midwest Section
Counties Served:
Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Morgan
Section Chair:
Tim Gephardt
📧 gephardtt@missouri.edu
Northeast Section
Counties Served:
Adair, Audrain, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby
Section Chair:
Travis Boss
📧 tboss@mmumo.net
Northwest Section
Counties Served:
Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Holt, Livingston, Nodaway, Platte, Worth
Section Chair:
Trudi Burton
📧 trudib@ccp.com
Southeast Section
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Texas, and Wayne
Section Chair:
Barry Shirkey
📧 bshirkey@sbmu.net
Southwest Section
Counties Served:
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster, and Wright
Section Chair:
Erica Little
📧 elittle@springfieldmo.gov
Attend Section Meetings & Training
Section meetings are a cornerstone of MWWA’s education program and provide valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration at the local level.
Section meetings often include: