Manufacturers/Associates Council (MAC)
Manufacturers Associates Council
About the MAC
The MAC is one of six AWWA Councils and represents AWWA’s Service Provider community. Service Providers are broadly considered those who provide products or services to the water industry, which include manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, consulting engineers, and contractors. The MAC is made up of 20 service provider members with dedicated spots for a Young Professionals Committee member, the Director-at-Large – Service Provider (AWWA Board position), and a representative from the Water and Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA). Members serve three-year terms with the option to re-up for a second consecutive term.
MAC Mission
As defined in the Council’s AWWA charter:
The Manufacturers/Associates Council shall provide responsible representation for, and involvement of, Service Provider Members in AWWA; develop programs and activities for Service Provider Members and encourage their membership and participation in AWWA; provide policy input and develop response and commitment within the framework of AWWA on matters affecting Service Provider Members.
MAC Committees
The MAC is organized into five (5) committees with the following general responsibilities:
Anooj Kothari
Chair, Manufacturers/Associates Council
2025-2028
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
Chicago, Il
Katie Dillon
Vice Chair, Manufacturers/Associates Council
2025-2026
HDR Engineering
Bellevue, WA
Jeff Blakely
Communications Committee Chair
Responsibilities
Zack Daniel
Industry Outreach Committee Chair
Responsibilities
Davis Wolf
Innovation and Sessions Committee Chair
Responsibilities
Martin Barrette
Awards Committee Chair
Responsibilities
John Lechner Award of Excellence
This award honors the legacy of John Lechner and is given annually to a Service Provider member who has demonstrated exceptional service to the drinking water community in support of AWWA’s mission and goals. John Lechner was Chair of the MAC when it became an AWWA Council, and he was exemplary of an individual dedicated to service and support within the AWWA community.
John Lechner Award of Excellence
Innovation Award
This award was created by the MAC in support of AWWA’s Innovation Initiative and their vision to inspire and implement innovative thinking and best practices in the water industry. Up to two awards are given annually in Utility and Service Provider categories for an innovative idea, best practice or solution that has addressed a challenge facing the water/wastewater industry with significant positive result.
Innovation Awards
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MAC Newsletter
The MAC distributes its newsletter the MACYAK approximately three times a year to inform the Service Provider community on Council activities and relevant topics of interest. Read the MACYAK:
Current MAC Members
MAC Member |
Company |
Locale |
Section |
Charlie Anderson |
Charlie Anderson, LLC |
TX |
Texas |
Jared Baker |
Garney Construction |
CO |
Rocky Mountain |
Martin Barrette |
Kanaflex |
QC |
Quebec |
Jaycie Bellamy |
McWane Ductile |
OK |
Southwest |
Brian Cheshire |
Henkel |
AL |
Alabama-Mississippi |
Zack Daniel |
LDA Engineering |
TN |
Kentucky-Tennessee, Southwest |
Katie Dillon, Vice-Chair |
HDR Engineering |
WA |
Pacific Northwest |
Anooj Kothari, Chair |
American Cast Iron Pipe |
IL |
Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin |
Renee Lanza |
GEI Consultants |
MA |
New England |
Michael Melton |
Eco-Tech |
GA |
Georgia |
Emily Miesner |
Layne, A Granite Company |
KY |
Kentucky-Tennessee |
Michael Morris |
LangeTech, Inc. |
MO |
Missouri, Illinois |
Katie Richardson |
TYLin Greely and Hansen Water Solutions |
IL |
Illinois |
Mark Troyanowski |
SIP Industries-Serampore |
IL |
Illinois |
Tricia Vail |
Sartorius Corp. |
MA |
New England |
Shannon Wedding |
Ferguson Waterworks |
OR |
Pacific Northwest |
Patrick Williamson |
Badger Meter |
FL |
Florida |
Davis Wolf |
Core & Main |
CO |
Rocky Mountain |
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