Groundwater Foundation Staff

President
Jane Griffin

• works with board of directors to set operating program policies
• plans annual budget
• raises operating funds through grants, gifts and cooperative agreements
• oversees membership program
• sets overall direction, strategic initiatives
• represents The Groundwater Foundation on various state and national boards and committees.

Database Manager
Lori Davison

• designs databases to maintain Groundwater Foundation contact data
• maintains accuracy of database, including membership records
• assists staff with mailing needs

Program Director
Rachael Herpel

• develops and directs community-based programs
• supervises community program managers/field staff coordinators
• researches, writes, and manages grants
• writes community education materials
• develops and delivers community education sessions (meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.)
• represents The Groundwater Foundation on various state and national boards and committees.

Events Coordinator
Office Manager
Zoe McManaman

• * coordinates logistics for Groundwater Foundation events
• * supports the board of directors
• * coordinates the Awards Program
• * researches, writes, and manages grants
• * manages general office activities

Graphic Designer
Youth Programs Coordinator
Carla Otredosky

• creates a visual identity for all printed publications, including The Aquifer
• designs and manages the website
• organizes and leads youth education opportunities
• researches, writes, and manages grants
• represents The Groundwater Foundation at educational community events

 

 

 

 

Executive Vice President
Cindy Kreifels

• guides and directs the development of programs and projects
• coordinates The Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference
• coordinates the membership program
• implements human resource program
• researches, writes, and manages grants
• represents The Groundwater Foundation on various state and national committees and workgroups

Accountant
Doug Sams

• manages accounts payable
• manages grant funding
• designs budget
• projects/reports on cash flow
• monitors/invests finances
• administers credit card transactions

Program Coordinator
Jamie Oltman

• provides support to all Groundwater Foundation programs and projects
• researches, writes, and manages grants
• represents The Groundwater Foundation at conferences and public events

Program Manager
Jennifer Wemhoff

• manages the Groundwater Guardian program* edits The Aquifer
• develops and delivers community education sessions meetings, workshops, and seminars
• assists other program managers/field staff coordinators
• researches, writes, and manages grants
• represents The Groundwater Foundation at conferences and public events