Water Supply Operator's Advisory Board
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Gina Russell
Contact Title
Administrative Assistant II
Contact E-Mail
Gina.Russell@Illinois.gov
Function
The Board provides Environmental Protection Agency with technical advice and assistance in certification of public water supply operators; reviews agency rules and policies. The advisory board shall select one of its members to serve as Chairman. (Any 3 members shall constitute a quorum).
Term
Five years, beginning September 1, and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
No
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
Members shall be persons having an active interest and with wide background in water supply management and operation from a practical and technical standpoint.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
6 members: 5 appointed by Governor and 1 chief executive officer of a municipality operating its own water plant. The Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or designee serves the secretary for the Board and as a nonvoting member.
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
415 ILCS 45/11
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders, Kelly | 09/01/2027 | 08/01/2025 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | |||
| Phelps Finnie, Natalie | Statute | Secretary, Ex-Officio | Director of Illinois EPA | ||||
| Johnson, Chris | 09/01/2015 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member, CEO of municipality | Kendall | ||
| Koepsel, William D. | 09/01/2016 | 06/01/1998 | Governor | Chair, Water Supply Management | Lake | ||
| Soucie, William Jude | 09/01/2029 | 09/26/2025 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | |||
| Lucas, Kimberly Ann | 08/31/2030 | 07/18/2025 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | Logan |