Board of Directors

All NJWA Voting Members in good standing have the opportunity to join our Board of Directors. The NJWA Board of Directors supports the organization by providing oversight of our mission, vision, and financial activities. Elections for open positions are held during our Annual Membership Business Meeting held during our Annual Conference. Interest in serving in this capacity can be expressed by reaching out to any sitting Board Member or to the NJWA Executive Director.

Board Members serve for three-year terms and can be re-elected.

President

Cliff Keen - Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, Atlantic County

Vice President

Michael Lata - Township of Mt. Olive, Morris County

Treasurer

Roger Budd - Township of Barnegat, Ocean County

Secretary

Thomas Andes-Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, Essex County

Trustees

George Cruz - Lambertville, Hunterdon County

Joseph Langel - Township of Wall, Monmouth County

James J. Mackie, P.E. - Ocean County

Michael Sedlak - Borough of Pine Beach, Ocean County

Keith Smith- N.J.D.W.S.C., Passiac County

2026

The next upcoming elections for our Board of Directors will take place during our 2026 Annual Conference Opening.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Harrah’s Atlantic City