Board of Directors
Chris Treese
Chair
Chris Treese of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serves as the representative of the Main Colorado drainage basin, and as a representative with experience in public health issues related to drinking water or water quality matters. Appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2026. Mr. Treese recently retired from the Colorado River District.
Representative of the
Colorado River Basin
Michael Fabbre
Vice-Chair
Michael Fabbre of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, serves as the representative of the Gunnison-Uncompahgre drainage basin, and as a representative with experience in water planning and development. Mr. Fabbre is the District Manager of the Mt. Crested Butte Water & Sanitation District. Appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2027.
Representative of the
Gunnison-Uncompahgre
Drainage Basin
Karen Wogsland
Treasurer
Karen Wogsland of Steamboat, Colorado, serves as the representative of the Yampa/White Drainage Basin and as a member experienced in the planning and development of water projects. Ms. Wogsland was appointed to the Board in March 2022 for a term expiring October 1, 2025.
Representative of the
Yampa/White Drainage Basin
Eric Wilkinson
Board Member
Eric Wilkinson of Fort Collins, Colorado, serves as the representative of the South Platte Drainage Basin, and as a representative with comprehensive experience in management and consulting aspects of water projects. Mr. Wilkinson is a Consultant for Wilkinson Water Consulting. Mr. Wilkinson was appointed to the Board in April 2021 for a term expiring on October 1, 2024.
Representative of the
South Platte Drainage Basin
Patricia Wells
Board Member
Patricia Wells of Denver, Colorado, serves as the representative of the City and County of Denver, and as a representative with experience in the law aspects of water and wastewater projects. Ms. Wells is a retired former attorney for Denver Water. Ms. Wells was appointed to the Board in April 2021 for a term expiring on October 1, 2024.
Representative of the
City and County of Denver
Steven Eric Vandiver
Board Member
Steven Eric Vandiver of Alamosa, Colorado, serves as the representative of the Rio Grande Drainage Basin. Appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2027. Mr. Vandiver works for the Rio Grande Water Conservation District.
Representative of the
Rio Grande Drainage Basin
Lucas Hale
Board Member
Lucas Hale of Colorado Springs, Colorado, serves as the representative of the Arkansas Drainage Basin. Mr. Hale was appointed to the Board in March 2022 for a term expiring October 1, 2025. Mr. Hale is the District Manager of the Widefield Water and Sanitation District in the Colorado Springs area.
Representative of the
Arkansas Drainage Basin
Bruce Whitehead
Board Member
Bruce Whitehead of Durango, Colorado, serves as the representative of the San Miguel-Dolores-San Juan drainage basin, and as a representative with experience in the development aspects of water projects. Appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2026.
Representative of the
San Miguel-Dolores-San Juan Drainage Basin
Matthew Shuler
Board Member
Matthew Shuler of Walden, Colorado, serves as the representative of the North Platte Drainage Basin. Mr. Shuler was appointed to the Board in 2024 for a term expiring October 1, 2027. Mr. Shuler is the owner, editor, and publisher of the Jackson County Star.
Representative of the
North Platte Drainage Basin
Karl Ohlsen
GENERAL COUNSEL
Karl Ohlsen, partner in the law firm of Carlson, Hammond & Paddock, L.L.C., is general counsel to the Authority.
