The APWA NC Stormwater Management Division provides educational and networking opportunities for both current and prospective members. The APWA promotes professional excellence through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. The Stormwater Management Division strives to be the primary resource for education and knowledge exchange through the advocacy of progressive stormwater management, innovative technology and sustainable practices.
The purpose of the APWA NC Stormwater Management Division is to promote progressive stormwater management. Our objectives are to provide educational and networking opportunities for members and prospective members. We, as the Stormwater Management Division, want to be the primary resource for education and knowledge exchange for stormwater professionals in North Carolina.
The Stormwater Management Division:
- Hosts the annual APWA-NC Stormwater Management Division Conference. Please reserve September 28-30, 2025 for our annual conference to be held in Asheville, NC. More details will follow later in the year.
- Hosts several mid-year Education events.
- The Stormwater Management Division Board will be accepting nominees from the North Carolina stormwater community for the H. Rooney Malcom Professional of the Year Award for individuals who stand out among their peers for exceptional leadership, innovation, agency service, customer service, community service, and contribution to their profession related to the stormwater field. Deadline to submit a nomination is July 28, 2025.
- The APWA-NC Stormwater Project of the Year Award aims to promote excellence in the implementation of stormwater projects in North Carolina by recognizing the alliances between project owners, consultants, suppliers, and contractors that result in successful stormwater management improvement projects. Deadline to submit a nomination is July 28, 2025.
Division Board Members:
Jon Aldridge | McAdams | President |
Robert V. Hopper III | RES | President-Elect |
McKenzie Bradshaw | Durham County | Vice President |
Carrie Mitchell | Wake County | Secretary |
Christina Vanderzee | City of High Point (Retired) | Treasurer |
Matt Gustis | City of Charlotte | Director (’24-’25) |
Dan Withers | Ark Consulting Group | Director (’24-’25) |
Maureen Harris | AECOM | Director (’24-’25) |
Jan Patterson | Town of Cary | Director (’25-’26) |
Gabby Zanzarella | City of High Point | Director (’25-’26) |
Tom Murray | WK Dickson | Past President |