Our Team
Agri Industries
DRWA contracted with Agri Industries for an operator.
Steve Kober joined our team in 2018.
Bureau of Reclamation
DRWA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Bureau of Reclamation in 2022. Ryan Newman, Ryan Colloton, and Lindy Johnson of the Montana Area Office are currently working with DRWA to establish the most economically feasible project.
Interstate Engineering
DRWA partnered with Interstate Engineering for engineering services to create plans and designs for water lines, as well as help DRWA with documents such as our Feasibility Study in 2012.
Richland County
Richland County and DRWA partnered together to create water lines within Richland County.
Bighorn Public Affairs
DRWA and Bighorn Public Affairs partnered for federal lobbying efforts.
DNRC
DNRC has worked with DRWA to secure administrative, planning, and construction funding through the State of Montana.
For more information on DNRC’s efforts with Montana Rural Water Systems, click here!
Coyote Consulting
DRWA welcomed former Montana Congressman Rob Cook of Coyote Consulting to our team as our state lobbyist for the 67th Montana legislative session.
Board of Directors
To read monthly board meeting minutes, click here!
Chairman: Allen Rosaaen
Allen Rosaaen served as DRWA’s vice chair from 2016 to 2022. Allen was appointed the Chairman position in 2022. Allen represents McCone County.
Quinn Hardy
Quinn Hardy was appointed to DRWA’s board in October 2021. Quinn represents McCone County.
Tom Ruffatto
Tom Ruffatto was appointed to DRWA’s board. Tom represents Richland County.
Pete Wolff
Pete Wolff was appointed to DRWA’s Board in 2018. Pete represents Dawson County.
Vice Chair: Heather Luinstra
Heather Luinstra was appointed to DRWA’s Board in 2023 and represents Richland County. Heather was appointed Vice-Chair in 2024.
Mike Trotter
Mike Trotter was appointed to DRWA’s Board in February 2022, replacing Jerry Meissner. Mike represents McCone County.
Alan Pluhar
Alan Pluhar was appointed to DRWA’s board. Alan represents Garfield County.
Dean Rogge
Dean was appointed to DRWA’s Board in June 2022. Dean represents Garfield County.
Secretary/Treasurer: Radley Dempewolf
Radley Dempewolf was appointed to DRWA’s board in 2018, representing Dawson County. Radley was appointed Secretary/Treasurer in 2024.
Jim Moos
Jim Moos was appointed to DRWA’s board and has acted as Secretary since 2015. Jim represents McCone County.
Dick Iversen
Dick Iversen was appointed to DRWA’s Board in 2016. Dick represents Richland County
Monte Billing
Monte Billing was appointed to DRWA’s Board. Monte represents Garfield County.
Funding: Lobbying Efforts
Federal Lobbying
2021: $78,000
2020: $69,000
2019: $70,000
2018: $72,000
2017: $71,000
2016: $68,000
2015: $65,000
2014: $71,000
2013: $23,000
State Lobbying
2021 – 2022 Legislative Session: $9,000 (Updated 5/21)
2019 – 2020 Legislative session: $6,000
2017 – 2018 Legislation Session: $3,200
2013 – 2014 Legislative Session: $1,400
2011 – 2012 Legislative Session: $1,500