Water for Texas Conference

Kathleen Jackson was appointed to the Texas Water Development Board by Governor Rick Perry in March 2014 and reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott in March 2017. Kathleen has a diverse background representing agricultural, environmental, industrial, and wholesale-supply interests, which... Read More →

Lara Zent is the executive director and general counsel at the Texas Rural Water Association, which has more than 760 water and sewer utility members statewide. She leads a team of 35 staff who provide services including utility operator certification training, management training... Read More →

Dr. Lonnie Howard’s life is an example of the American dream. Born in a four-room shack, placed in remedial high school classes, not considered college material, delayed enlistment in the U.S. Army at age 17, and once employed as a janitor, Lonnie had to overcome many challenges... Read More →

Julie Nahrgang is the executive director of the Water Environment Association of Texas. She received a bachelor’s of science in economics from Trinity University and received a Lifetime Honorary Studentship to the Student Union at the London School of Economics. As executive director... Read More →