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As a result of the federal government shutdown, as of midnight on October 31, 2025, all work performed by the federally funded USDA Circuit Riders has been halted until additional federal funding is made available.

The Maryland Rural Water Association has decided to continue to provide services during this lapse of federal funding. The services provided by our Circuit Riders will be temporarily funded with non-federal internal revenue and cannot be considered services that represent or are provided by the federal government.

We will notify you when additional federal funding is made available. In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact MRWA and our Circuit Riders should you need assistance. MRWA continues to stand by our Members and the small and rural water systems of Maryland during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

All MRWA Voting and Associate Members in good standing have the opportunity to join our Board of Directors. The MRWA 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 MRWA Executive Director & CEO. Board Members serve for three-year terms and can be re-elected.

The nine-member MRWA Board of Directors is composed of five representatives from the five “MRWA Zones” (see map), three At-Large members representing all zones in the state, and one Associate member representing MRWA vendors and partners. If you have questions about serving on our Board, please contact us at 410-489-5877 or at info@md-rwa.org.

The next upcoming elections for our Board of Directors will take place during our 2025 Annual Membership Business Meeting being held at the Ocean City Convention Center.

Elizabeth Stahlman

President / Zone 5

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Cori Cameron

Vice President/ At Large

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Kelly Trego

Treasurer / At Large

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Heather Keifline

Secretary / Zone 3

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Elizabeth Jo Manning

Director / Zone 1

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James Latchum

National Director / Zone 2

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Bruce Carbaugh

Director/ Zone 4

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Jenial Turner

Director / At Large

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Richard Skilton

Director / Associate

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