Matthew Allen - Source Water Protection Specialist

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Matt comes to Atlantic States with a background in watershed science and land use planning. He holds a BA in geography from the University of Connecticut and an MA in geography from the University at Buffalo, where his research dealt with the spatial analysis of land use/land cover change and its impact on watershed processes. As a geographer, Matt understands water resources to be part of a coupled natural-human system, a continuously dynamic relationship between people and the environment. Through this lens, Matt believes what is best is an integrated water resources management approach that engages stakeholders and maximizes social equity, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability.   

Email: mallen@asrwwa.org 
Mobile: 860-719-3551
Jason Blais - Executive Director
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As the Executive Director, Jason will  continue in his responsibilities in the coordination of the Connecticut and Rhode Island Annual Conferences and Trade Shows, and oversee ASRWWA's Training Program for water and wastewater operators. Jason will also continue to prepare Consumer Confidence Reports, manage our publications and website, and oversee all administrative duties. Jason comes to us with a decade of experience in the water and wastewater industry. He was employed with the Maine Rural Water Association for nearly seven years. For the next three years he was busy establishing his own business, while continuing with some of his responsibilities as a consultant to MRWA, ASRWWA, and NEUME. Jason's previous experiences are in CCR's, Income Surveys, Communications/Publications, Technology, GPS/GIS, and Training.

Jason graduated from Bishop's University with a Bachelors of Science in 2003. He received a double major in Biology (Ecology concentration) and Geography & Environmental Studies. Jason volunteered with the Maine Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps after college. 
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Email: jasonblais@asrwwa.org
Mobile: 401-864-3178

Diane Johnson - Wastewater Technician

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Diane began her career as a transportation engineer. Her resume includes over 15 years of experience in private practice that includes the design, management and construction oversight for many structural, local roadway, highway, bicycle, and traffic projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. More recently, she was the Town of Charlestown’s Onsite Wastewater Specialist and the Town of Narragansett’s Assistant Town Engineer in Rhode Island. These positions have provided her with the knowledge, experience and understanding of water and wastewater issues. Diane is a licensed and registered Connecticut and Rhode Island Professional Engineer. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut.
                     
Email: djohnson@asrwwa.org
Mobile: 401-626-6574

David Lathlean - Water Circuit Rider

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Dave is the primary circuit-rider for both Connecticut and Rhode Island.  Dave has 10 years of experience with the Aquarion Water Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut as a distribution utility operator. His duties included operating technical equipment such as gate machines and underground pipe locators, maintaining and repairing system components, and managing/responding to water main breaks. He maintains a Connecticut Class III Distribution license. Dave also has experience as a maintenance mechanic and a plumber.  

Email: dlathlean@asrwwa.org
Mobile: 401-864-4525

Brad Steere - Water Quality Specialist

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Prior to joining the ASRWWA team, Brad spend approximately 20 years working construction in the utilities industry, specifically involved with water and sewer drainage. Brad specialized in the tapping and disinfection of new mains, and the environmental testing of water and sewer pipes.

As our Training Specialist, Brad provides training and technical assistance to very small systems across Connecticut and Rhode Island, in partnership with the  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He also provides sampling services to our RI Sampling clients.  

Email: bsteere@asrwwa.org
Mobile: 401-787-0781
Atlantic States Rural Water and Wastewater Association
11 High Street - Suite 204, Suffield, CT 06078
Tel: 860-370-5759
​Fax: 860-370-5784