Board Members
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 Mary McGann who also represents the Grand County Commission. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2026. Mary’s email contact address is mmcgann@grandcountyutah.net
Mike Duniway is an At-Large member and joined the Board in May 2024. His current term of office is through 12/31/2028. Mike is a Research Ecologist & Soil Scientist at the USGS. His contact email address is mduniway@gmail.com
Diane Ackerman represents the Town of Castle Valley and joined the Board in April 2020. Her current term of office is through December 31, 2025. Diane’s email contact address is dianeackerman13@yahoo.com
Ashley Wareham is an At-Large member and joined the Board in 2024. Her current term of office is through 12/31/2028. Her contact email address is awareham.harrisons@gmail.com
The Administrative Control Board currently has one (1) vacancy. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, rules of eligibility and Board application can be found here: https://www.grandcountyutah.net/215/Special-Service-District-Local-District-
Administrative Staff
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 Manager: Lily Houghton joined the District in 2024.
- For administrative inquiries, job postings, invoicing, and billing matters, please contact Lily Houghton at (435) 210-2546 or lhoughton@swssd1.org
CSWA Staff
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