The Biosolids/Co-Generation Committee is one of HWEA’s newest committees. The committee was established in 2006 and its focus is on the beneficial reuse of biosolids and the potential for renewable energy associated with digester gas applications.

Greg Arakaki

Biosolids/Co-Generation Co-Chair Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite F227 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-488-0477, Fax: 1-808-488-3776 E-mail: biosolids@hwea.org

Melissa Carmichael

Biosolids/Co-Generation Co-Chair Synagro 1350 Sand Island Parkway Honolulu, HI 96819 Phone: 1-808-847-0800 E-mail: biosolids@hwea.org

The Collection Systems Committee was established in 1999. The mission statement of the committee is to protect public health and the environment by promoting the safe and efficient collection and transport of wastewater. The committee provides a forum to review, discuss, and address local and national issues involving wastewater collections systems, including technological advancements, and regulatory policies.

Jon Nishimura

Collection Systems Chair Fukunaga and Associates, Inc. 1357 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Suite 1530 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: 1-808-944-1821, Fax: 1-808-946-9339 E-mail: collection-systems@hwea.org

Tina Ono

Collection Systems Vice-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction Wastewater Division Project Control and Contract Management Section 650 South King Street, 14th Floor Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-768-8766 E-mail: collection-systems@hwea.org

The Conference Committee is responsible for planning the annual HWEA conference, including the development of a technical program, exhibition, meeting arrangements, social events, donations, and other logistics. The committee is chaired by two members who are assisted by other members who serve on various conference sub-committees which includes Publications, Program, Registration, Social Events, Exhibits, and Contributions.

Emily Dong

2017 Conference Co-Chair Brown and Caldwell

Puna Kaneakua

2017 Conference Co-Chair AECOM 1001 Bishop St Honolulu, HI Phone: (808) E-mail:

The Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Committee considers and recommends language for changes in the Constitution and Bylaws in accordance with proposals referred to it by the members of HWEA or by the Board of Directors. The committee continually reviews the Constitution and Bylaws for consistency and clarity, and recommends any language changes to correct flaws. The committee is also responsible for coordinating with WEF on the approval of any Constitution and Bylaws amendment.

Lee Mansfield

Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Co-Chair Hawai‘i-American Water Company P.O. Box 25010 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825 Phone: 1-808-394-1285, Fax: 1-808-395-5023 E-mail: constitution-bylaws@hwea.org

June Nakamura

Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Co-Chair Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite F227 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-488-0477, Fax: 1-808-488-3776 E-mail:constitution-bylaws@hwea.org

The Government Affairs Committee, formally known as the Environmental Affairs Committee, reviews and analyzes existing and proposed legislation, regulations and policies in the environmental field with specific emphasis on water quality and water resources-related issues. The committee serves as a source of information for government officials and other policy makers, and carries out programs to stimulate discussion and educate members about government affairs issues.

Tim Steinberger

Government Affairs Chair HDR Engineering, Inc. 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1003 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 E-mail:government-affairs@hwea.org

Walter Billingsley

Government Affairs Vice-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction Project Control and Contract Management 650 South King Street, 14th Floor Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-768-8444 E-mail:government-affairs@hwea.org

The Laboratory Committee was formed in the 1996-1997 fiscal year. The primary focus of this committee is to initiate and promote the development of programs and services for environmental laboratory personnel. The Laboratory Committee assists in the selection of a member for the annual Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award and helps with judging of the Operations Challenge at the annual HWEA conference.

Katie Nenninger

Laboratory Co-Chair Synagro Project Coordinator Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant 1350 Sand Island Parkway Honolulu, HI 96819 Phone: E-mail: laboratory@hwea.org

Shantelle Clarke

Laboratory Co-Chair Aqua Engineers Treatment Plant Supervisor Phone: 1-808-679-8189 E-mail: laboratory@hwea.org

The Membership Committee develops programs to promote membership in the association and develops programs to assist in providing services to its members. The committee is also responsible for maintaining the current mailing list and database for all active members. In addition, the Membership Committee Chair also serves on the Conference Committee to assist in verifying membership status of registrants.

Joni Tanimoto

Membership Chair Akinaka & Associates, Ltd. 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite B-206 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-836-1900, Fax: 1-808-836-8852 E-mail: membership@hwea.org

The Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Committee was established in 1999. The purpose of the committee is provide technical information to assist in the understanding and operation of industrial pretreatment systems and provide the latest information on pretreatment program issues which would enhance the working relationship between private industry and the government’s ever-changing regulations. The committee is also responsible for providing the community with technical and general support for pretreatment compliance.

Dorreann Kaehuaea

Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Co-Chair E-mail: pretreatment@hwea.org

Quintin Beltran

Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Co-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services Division of Environmental Quality Regulatory Control Branch 1000 Uluohia Street, Suite 303 Kapolei, Hawai‘i 96707 Phone: 1-808-768-3271, Fax: 1-808-768-3289 E-mail: pretreatment@hwea.org

The Public Education Committee develops, recommends, and assists in implementing public education programs designed to improve the public’s understanding of the water environment field. The committee was responsible for the production of an educational video which is presented to schools and other organizations who are interested in learning more about protecting the local water environment. In 2002, the committee also spearheaded an effort to generate public service announcements (PSAs) to educate the public about sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Click here to see the latest report from the Public Education Committee on “World Water Day”!

Lori “Kaj” Morikami

Public Education Co-Chair State of Hawai‘i Department of Health Wastewater Branch 919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 309 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: 1-808-586-4290, Fax: 1-808-586-4300 E-mail: public-education@hwea.org

Audrey Haerle

Public Education Co-Chair The Limtiaco Consulting Group 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 430 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: 1-808-596-7790, Fax: 1-808-596-7361 E-mail: public-education@hwea.org

The Research Committee coordinates dissemination of research information by encouraging members to attend workshops and seminars, sponsoring research presentations, and informing members of research programs, publications and events. The committee promotes local involvement in research groups and encourages members to provide peer-review of research projects. The committee also solicits and evaluates suggestions from regional water quality specialists, and is responsible for developing financial support for research by assisting prospective WERF Subscriber organizations and coordinating financial support for WERF.

Roger Babcock, Jr.

Research Chair University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Engineering Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall 383 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 Phone: 1-808-956-7298, Fax: 1-808-956-5014 E-mail: research@hwea.org

The goal of the Safety Committee is to encourage safety awareness, promote safety training and investigate new safety equipment. The committee encourages improvements in professional safety through interaction with HWEA members.

Scott McAdam

Safety Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services Division of Collection System Maintenance 99-989 Iwaena Street Aiea, Hawai‘i 96701 Phone: 1-808-768-7234 E-mail: safety@hwea.org

Carly Kaneko

The goal of the Student Affairs Committee is to encourage academic and social excellence, develop and manage a financial assistance program for HWEA members and their dependents in their quest for higher education and professional development. The committee is responsible for soliciting, screening, and distributing scholarship applicants to the Board of Directors for ranking. The committee also coordinates a poster session of graduate student projects at the annual HWEA conference.

Jayson Tasaka

Student Affairs Co-Chair R.M. Towill Corporation 2024 North King Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-3494 Phone: 808-842-1133, Fax: 808-842-1937 Email: student-activities@hwea.org

Keith Miyashiro

Student Affairs Co-Chair City & County of Honolulu Email: student-activities@hwea.org

Brad Takenaka

Water Quality Co-Chair Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite F227 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 808-488-0477, Fax: 808-488-3776 E-mail: water-quality@hwea.org

Jay Stone

Water Quality Co-Chair Belt Collins Hawai‘i 2153 North King Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96819 Phone: 808-521-5361, Fax: 808-538-7819 E-mail: water-quality@hwea.org

The Water Reuse Committee develops, recommends, and conducts programs to promote a general understanding of water reuse for non-potable and potable uses. The committee works with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health in developing its reuse guidelines. The committee also helps to host a reuse conference every other year to provide an avenue for exchange of current information in the water reuse field. Click here to see contact information on water reuse in other states.

Eassie Miller

Water Reuse Co-Chair Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite F227 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-488-0477, Fax: 1-808-488-3776 E-mail: water-reuse@hwea.org

Elson Gushiken

Water Reuse Co-Chair ITC Water Management P.O. Box 458 Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712 Phone: (808) 637-5078, Fax: (808) 637-4779 E-mail: water-reuse@hwea.org

The Web Page/Newsletter Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the organization’s website and for the development, production, and dissemination of the HWEA Newsletter called the Lua Line. This newsletter is intended to inform members of the activities of HWEA both locally and nationally. Three issues of the newsletter are normally published each year: Spring, Summer, and Winter. In addition, the committee is also responsible for the monthly distribution of HWEA News via e-mail.

Mark Goodrowe

Web Page/Newsletter Chair Underground Services, Inc. 866 Iwilei Road, Unit 215 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: 1-808-545-4890, Fax: 1-808-545-4908 E-mail: newsletter@hwea.org

Leland Lee

Web Page/Newsletter Vice-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services Sand Island WWTP 1350 Sand Island Parkway Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-768-4481, Fax: 1-808-848-6532 E-mail: webmaster@hwea.org

The Young Professionals Committee was established in 2005.  The objective of the committee is to promote younger member participation and involvement in HWEA activities. The target age is 35 years and younger.  The committee is a joint committee with the American Water Works Association Hawai‘i Section Younger Professionals Committee.

Jessica Agsalda

Younger Member Co-Chair Bowers + Kubota Consulting 501 Sumner Street, Suite 521 Honolulu, HI 96817 Ph: Fax: E-mail: young-professionals@hwea.org

Susan Mukai

Younger Member Co-Chair Brown and Caldwell 1099 Alakea Street, Suite 2400 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-523-8499 E-mail: young-professionals@hwea.org