The District Chair is Colin Topper who also represents the Moab City Council. His current term of office is through 12/31/2028. Colin’s email contact address is ctopper@moabcity.org

The District Vice Chair is LJ Blackburn who joined the Board in 2024. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2028. LJ’s contact address is sage.ljblackburn@gmail.com

The District Treasurer is Ashley Wareham who joined the Board in 2024. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2028. Her contact email address is awareham.harrisons@gmail.com

Mary McGann represents the Grand County Commission. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2026. Mary’s email contact address is mmcgann@grandcountyutah.net

Diane Ackerman represents the Town of Castle Valley and joined the Board in April 2020. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2025. Diane’s email contact address is dianeackerman13@yahoo.com

AJ Throgmorton is an at-large member and joined the Board in 2025. His current term of office is through 12/31/2029. AJ’s email contact address is authrog@gmail.com

Mike Duniway is an at-large member and joined the Board in 2025. His current term of office is through 12/31/2029. Mike’s email contact address is mduniway@gmail.com

District Manager: Christopher Scovill joined the District in November 2018 bringing his extensive knowledge and experience in heavy equipment operations and construction management. Chris has a variety of health and safety training and is a Certified Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO).

• For operational and facility-related items, please contact Christopher Scovill, District Manager, at (435) 260-6121 or cscovill@swssd1.org

Administrative Coordinator: Lily Houghton joined the District in 2024.

• For administrative inquiries, job postings, and human resources matters, please contact Lily Houghton at (435) 210-2546 or lhoughton@swssd1.org

Program Manager: Jessica Thacker joined the District in September 2019 as a part-time clerk before moving into the full-time Program Manager. Jessica also serves as the District Clerk, Records Officer, and is an active Board Member of the Recycling Coalition of Utah since November 2022.

• For District programs (Household Hazardous Waste, Used Oil Collection, etc.), educational outreach, public affairs, and community engagement matters, please contact Jessica Thacker at (435) 259-6314 or jthacker@swssd1.org
• For official GRAMA Records Request, please submit your request here or download the form below and email it to jthacker@swssd1.org
  • GRAMA Records Request Form

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