Board Members
Charles C. DiLaura, Chair
President
Neptune Technology Group Inc.
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2013
Charles (Chuck) DiLaura is President of Neptune Technology Group, Inc. He has been with the company for thirty-four years; he started with Neptune as a sales trainee and customer service manager for Neptune’s Eastern Region in Glen Rock, New Jersey. He was assigned progressively increased responsibility through 14 different positions until Investcorp purchased Neptune in November 2001 and Chuck was named President and CEO. Neptune is currently owned by Roper Industries. Chuck volunteers with organizations such as Relay for Life and the Family Sunshine Center. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Iona College and attended PMD at The Harvard Business School. Chuck joined the Water For People Board of Directors on July 1, 2003, and was elected Vice-Chair for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2009.
Patrick McCann, Vice Chair
President & CEO
Weston Solutions, Inc
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2014
Pat McCann joined Weston Solutions, Inc. in October 1996 and led the company through a successful transformation from public to employee ownership, becoming chief operating officer in 1997, president in 1998, chief executive officer in 2003, and chairman of the board in 2006. Pat holds a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Economics from State University of New York and a Master of Business Administration degree from Virginia Tech. Pat looks forward to assisting Water For People increase its impact through sustainable drinking water and sanitation solutions in the developing world.
Mark Premo, Treasurer
General Manager
Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2012
Mark Premo is the General Manager of the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, a position he has held for over 20 years. Prior to that, he worked with OTT Water Engineering, URS Corporation in Anchorage and the State of Washington Department of Ecology. He holds both a Master and Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. He is a past President and a current Board member of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, past Treasurer and Board member of the Water Research Federation, and past Board member of the Water Environment Federation. Mark joined the Water For People Board of Directors on July 1, 2009, and was elected Treasurer for a four-year term beginning October 2009.
Dr. Paul T. Bowen
Director, Sustainable Operations
The Coca-Cola Company
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2014
Dr. Paul Bowen joined The Coca-Cola Company in 1999 and is the Director of Sustainable Operations within the Safety & Environmental Sustainability Team of Quality Safety & Environment. Paul leads the the environmental sustainability program across the Technical and Supply Chain organizations. He is responsible for delivering on Coke's commitments in the water and energy spaces, and for embedding environmental sustainability across all TCCS operations. Paul has 30 years of experience as an environmental professional, including 5 years with CCNA and 9 years with the Coca-Cola Environment & Water Resources Group. Paul has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Biology) from Mercer University, and both Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Systems Engineering from Clemson University.
Erich Broksas
Senior Vice President, Innovation and Investments
The Case Foundation
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2013
Erich Broksas, Senior Vice President of The Case Foundation, brings years of business development, investment, innovation, management, and communication experience to Water For People’s Board of Directors. Erich leads the team at The Case Foundation in finding unique ways in which individuals, foundations, and non-profits can leverage innovative technology and business models for good. He also oversees all international development investments, programs and campaigns with an emphasis on creative and disruptive solutions to the clean water and malaria crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. Erich holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Washington State University. On Water For People, he states, “The vision of the organization and leadership team is spot on in their desire to change the conversation on monitoring and evaluation, transparency, and the use of technology and innovative methods to address complex problems.”
Donna Callejon
Chief Business Officer
Global Giving
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2014
Donna is the Chief Business Officer at GlobalGiving, a non-profit that connects donors with grassroots projects around the world to make a high impact. She is responsible for development of corporate and other strategic partnerships for GlobalGiving and works with companies to help them contribute positively to communities around the world. Donna also serves on the Boards of GlobalGiving UK and Women's Funding Network. She previously was on the Boards of the Washington Area Women's Foundation and Business for Social Responsibility. Prior to joining GlobalGiving, Donna was a senior executive of Fannie Mae having led business units as varied as strategic planning, international consulting, marketing, product development, and customer technology. She holds a B.S. in Managerial Economics from UC Davis. Donna joined the Water For People Board in 2012.
Nancy Card
Managing Director
Real Estate Development Advisors
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2014
Nancy is the Managing Director of Real Estate Development Advisors in Denver, Colorado. Nancy obtained her Bachelors in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration, and brings over 20 years of experience in real estate development. Nancy currently volunteers at The Denver Boys & Girls Club and The American Red Cross. She also brings specific Water For People field experience, having volunteered on two World Water Corps trips; a monitoring trip in Malawi, and a market study in Uganda. Nancy looks forward to helping Water For People make clean water and sanitation a long term reality in the lives of people living in extreme poverty.
Monica Ellis
CEO
Global Environment and Technology Foundation and Global Water Challenge
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2013
Monica Ellis is the Chief Executive Officer and a founding member of the Global Environment & Technology Foundation, a leading not-for-profit that develops public-private partnerships to bring clean water and sanitation to communities in need. Monica is also serving as CEO of Global Water Challenge, a coalition of corporations, NGOs and other organizations committed to achieving universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation (WASH). She is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia and serves on a variety of boards including the International Rural Water Association. Monica looks forward to helping Water For People flourish in the WASH sector and admires the organization’s focus on locally sustainable solutions.
Mary Kay Kaufmann
Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Sales, Americas
Nalco Company
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2014
Mary Kay Kaufmann is a 30-year employee with Nalco Company, a company providing essential expertise for protecting and conserving water, energy, and air. Mary Kay's experience is in sales, marketing and sales management. She is currently Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Sales for the Americas. Mary Kay was a 7-year board member of the Naperville United Way and the Chicagoland United Way Crusade of Mercy Leadership Giving Women’s Initiative. She volunteers at Naperville Humane Society and the Joliet Township High School Advisory Committee. Mary Kay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She was the 2008 commencement speaker for University of Illinois College of Chemistry and a frequent speaker at water scarcity conferences. Mary Kay admires Water For People and supports the mission, vision, and differentiated approach of the organization.
Dr. Pawan Maini
Managing Director
CH2M Hill - India
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2012
Dr. Maini is the Managing Director of CH2M Hill in India, and is responsible for providing overall leadership to the country functional leaders across all areas of the business – Strategy Development, Business Development, People Management, Financial Controls and Project Delivery. He brings his technical and business and training skills to the Board. Dr. Maini has a Bachelors in Civil Engineering form IIT Mumbai, a MS in Construction Engineering and Management from North Carolina State University, a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver, and an MBA from the London Business School. He looks forward to offering Water For People more insight into the India program specifically, as we look to grow our program. Dr. Maini joined the Water For People Board in 2012.
David Nastro
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2013
David Nastro, Managing Director, Head of the Global Power and Utility Group - Investment Banking for Morgan Stanley, is responsible for managing the global group, working with domestic and international clients in the regulated and competitive power, water, gas, clean energy and infrastructure sectors. He runs the leading utility investment banking franchise on Wall Street focused on mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory assignments and raising equity and debt capital. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Amherst College and a Master of Philosophy degree in International Relations from Cambridge University. David looks forward to helping Water For People achieve a lasting impact in the clean water and sanitation sector through sustainability and education.
Darwin Nelson
Senior Vice President
CDM
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2012
Darwin Nelson has over 22 years of experience managing and implementing water and environmental programs for federal, public and private clients worldwide. As Senior Vice President for CDM, he currently leads CDM’s efforts in identifying, positioning, pursuing and implementing their water resources portfolio with the US federal government. Along with Water For People, Darwin has been associated with National Waterways Conference, 50 for Colorado Leadership Development Program, NFL Junior Player Development Program, and was a volunteer middle school math instructor. Darwin is a registered Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University. Darwin is a strong advocate for the mission and approach that Water For People has developed for addressing water and sanitation challenges.
Indra R. Prashad, P.Eng
Manager, Approvals & Licensing
Safe Drinking Water Branch
Drinking Water Management Division
Ministry of Environment
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2012
Indra R. Prashad is a professional engineer with over twenty years’ experience in the design, construction and operations of water and wastewater systems in North America, Latin America, South America and the Caribbean. She is currently with the Ontario Ministry of Environment’s Drinking Water Management Division and is responsible for the approval of all municipal drinking water systems in the province. Indra was instrumental in developing Ontario’s Quality Management program for drinking water systems – the first of its kind in North America. She has worked extensively with all levels of government as well as in the private sector and is recognized for her strong leadership in managing effective stakeholder and partner relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University and is a member of the American Water Works Association, the Ontario Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, the Water Environment Association of Ontario and Professional Engineers Ontario. She joined the Water for People Canada Board in June 2010 and was appointed President of Water for People Canada in June 2011 for a two-year term. Indra is excited to be working with an organization that emphasizes sustainable water and sanitation solutions in developing countries.
James Williams
President
Peerless-Midwest, Inc.
Voting - Independent Director
Term Expires: 2012
Jim (James) Williams is President and CEO of Peerless-Midwest, Inc., a water supply contracting and hydrogeologic services company with offices in Indiana and Michigan. Jim is affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the National Ground Water Association, Women’s Care Center, Inc., and the Indiana Rural Water Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science-Management and Administration degree from Indiana University. Jim is highly motivated to make a difference in the battle against the world water, sanitation, and hygiene crises.
Edward D. (Ned) Breslin, Secretary (ex-officio)
Chief Executive Officer
Water For People
Ned joined Water For People as its Director of International Programs in January 2006, and was appointed CEO in 2009. Ned holds a Masters degree in Political Science from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, and a Bachelors degree in Government and African Studies from St. Lawrence University. For over two decades, Ned has seen firsthand how conventional humanitarian approaches to safe water and sanitation access in the developing world are not scalable or sustainable—helping some but not others and often failing shortly after implementation. Finding this unacceptable, he has led innovative programmatic efforts that demand, among other things, greater accountability of water and sanitation programs so that lives for everyone are truly transformed, not temporarily but forever, and without the continued dependence upon charitable organizations. In 2011, Breslin received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship for his commitment and proven work with Water For People.
