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Direct from the Director
John Seever, Section Director
An Honor to Serve the Section
Hello everyone. Given all the weirdness of the pandemic year, perhaps it is somehow fitting that I say thank you remotely as my term of service nears a conclusion.
Please allow me to take this moment to express my appreciation for the opportunity to serve as your Director for the past three years. It has been an honor to represent the Indiana Section at AWWA by attending Board of Directors meetings and serving on the finance and audit committees. I met many wonderful, committed water professionals and I have many fond memories.
When my term as Director concludes at the virtual ACE in June, I can look back in satisfaction of the time I served. I was fortunate to be a part of an Indiana Section leadership team that, by working together, was able to accomplish a lot for the Section – punctuated by the merger with the Indiana Rural Water Association (IRWA). While the past year of the pandemic has had its moments for concern, I am confident the water industry, its water professionals, and the Indiana Section will continue to lead and be stronger from the experience.
Our next Director will be Chris Harrison. We’ve come to know Chris well over the past few years and let me say unequivocally that you’re going to get an upgrade at the Director position! Chris is a leader who is smart, dedicated and has a passion for service. Please join me in wishing Chris success in his new position.
The AWWA is a “big tent” organization, and I would be remiss not to thank you for your assistance and acceptance. I believe I was the first CPA to be a past Indiana Section Chair and Director, which makes me a bit of an outlier. Thank you to my colleagues at Baker Tilly for their support, allowing me the opportunity to serve the Section, without questioning my time away from the practice.
Most importantly, thanks for all you do to serve your communities and the water industry. Not only during the pandemic, but also day-in and day-out to provide
safe, dependable potable water. I am proud of you and we can all be proud of the INAWWA that represents you and supports your essential efforts.
I hope to see everyone soon… in person!
John Seever
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