Board of Directors

Christine Arbogast, Federal Affairs Chair

The Colorado Water Congress Board of Directors consists of 34 individuals who reflect the diverse geographic and professional interests of the water community. Each Director represents one of the geographic, municipal and business, and professional interest categories defined by our membership.

Responsibilities of the Board include periodically reviewing and approving the Water Congress mission and strategic direction, annual budget, programs, and key financial transactions.

The Colorado Water Congress Board of Directors meets four times annually and holds a planning retreat each autumn.

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President
Christine Arbogast
President, Kogovsek and Associates, Inc.

Vice President
David Payne
Assistant General Manager, Ute Water Conservancy District

Immediate Past President
Travis Smith
Western Water Conservation Coordinator, National Wild Turkey Federation

Treasurer
Joe Frank
General Manager, Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District

Assistant Treasurer
Neal Santangelo
Global Asset Care & Water Resources Operations, Molson Coors

Secretary
Chane Polo
Executive Director, Colorado Water Congress