Sanitation District No. 1 is governed and operated by a Board of Directors, consisting of eight Directors, who serve four-year staggered terms. Directors may be reappointed. Four Directors are appointed by the Kenton County Judge Executive, two are appointed by the Campbell County Judge Executive, and two are appointed by the Boone County Judge Executive. County representation is based on the populations of the counties which comprise the District.
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Jan Steinman
President | July 15, 2012 | Ms. Steinman has served on the Board since July 2004 representing Kenton County and was appointed as President effective July 2007. She is a certified public accountant and is a past president of Provident Travel Service. Ms. Steinman is deeply involved in community activities with organizations such as the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky, Summit Country Day School, the Children's Theatre Board and the Northern Kentucky Symphony. |
Charles "Chip" Tappan
Vice President | December 1, 2009 | Mr. Tappan has served on the Board representing Kenton County since March 2005 and was appointed as Vice President effective July 2007. He is the president of Tappan Properties, Inc., a property development and management company. Mr. Tappan also currently serves as a director for the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation. |
Michael Almoslechner
Secretary | July 14, 2008 | Mr. Almoslechner has served on the Board since July 1988 representing Campbell County and is currently serving as Secretary. He is retired from Union, Light, Heat, and Power Company, a unit of Duke Energy. He was the owner of M.A. Lawn Care until its sale in 1999. He is currently working in investment properties. |
Robert N. Elliston
Treasurer | July 31, 2008 | Mr. Elliston has been President and CEO of Turfway Park since June 2000. An avid horse racing enthusiast his entire adult life, Mr. Elliston was put in charge of Turfway’s operations shortly after the track was purchased by a partnership consisting of Keeneland Association and Harrah’s Entertainment.
Prior to coming to Turfway Park, Mr. Elliston was vice president of commercial lending for U.S. Bank, N.A. for seven years. He continues a relationship with U.S. Bank, serving on their Northern Kentucky Advisory Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Elliston worked for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort, Kentucky from 1986 to 1992, where he served as the vice president of economic and community development, representing the Chamber before the Kentucky General Assembly and the United States Congress.
Mr. Elliston is very active in the Northern Kentucky community, formerly serving as the 35th chairman of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, as well as a two-year term as the President of the Board of Sanitation District No. 1. Representing Boone County, he continues to serve on the Board as Treasurer. Additionally, Mr. Elliston is a past member of the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Economic Development Board of Directors.
Mr. Elliston is active within the horse racing industry having been elected as the executive chairman of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Board of Directors and treasurer of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Board in 2004, as well as continuing to serve on the boards of the Thoroughbred Racing Association, and the University of Louisville Equine Program. In 2002, Mr. Elliston was awarded the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA) “Man of the Year” distinction, and in 2003, he received the Kentucky Harness Horsemen’s “Presidential” award for distinguished service to the horse industry.
He resides in Florence, Kentucky with his wife, Sharon, and their two daughters, Abby and Haley.
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John A. Hill, Jr.
Director | December 31, 2010 | Mr. Hill was appointed to the Board as a Director in July 2007 representing Boone County. He is a registered professional engineer in Kentucky and currently holds a leadership position in the Environmental, Health and Safety Group at Duke Energy. Prior to joining Duke Energy, he worked as a consulting engineer and a project manager for a water utility. Mr. Hill has served on several local and regional boards, including the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky and the Boone County Water District and is a member of the Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2002. |
David K. Noran
Director | December 12, 2010 | Mr. Noran has served on the Board since January 2003 representing Campbell County. He was appointed President in June 2005 and served in that capacity through June 2007. He is the president and principal engineer of Cardinal Engineering Corporation. Mr. Noran is a member of the Kentucky and National Societies of Professional Engineers. He is a registered engineer in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana and professional land surveyor in Kentucky. He has an engineering degree and M.S. in Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of the Campbell County Board of Health, the director of the Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky and an avid antique car collector. |
Robert Rothert
Director | July 15, 2012 | Mr. Rothert was appointed to the Board as a Director in February 2007 representing Kenton County. He is vice president and part owner of Abercrombie and Associates, Inc., a civil engineering and land surveying firm. Mr. Rothert is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Planning Association. He serves as a director on the board of the Ohio Valley Development Council and is a member of the Devou Park Advisory Board. |
Justin "Jay" Weber, Jr.
Director | December 15, 2010 | Mr. Weber was recently appointed as a Director representing Kenton County, where he has been a resident since 1973. He is currently the executive vice president and partial owner of Batesville Products, Inc., a local manufacturer. He has served on various boards and committees for a number of different organizations. |
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To view the Bylaws of the Board of Directors of Sanitation District No. 1, click here.
The Sanitation District manages Northern Kentucky's storm and sanitary sewer systems through four operating departments: Administration, Engineering, Collection Systems, and Plant Operations.
The following individuals comprise the management team, who are responsible for overseeing the District's daily operations:
Jeffery A. Eger,
General Manager
Thomas Wiechman,
Assistant General Manager – Administration & Human Resources
Mark W. Wurschmidt, P.E.
Assistant General Manager – Director of Engineering
Mike Apgar,
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Peggy Casey,
Director of Public Relations
Jim Gibson,
Director of Water Resources
Micheal Kendall,
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Chris Novak,
Director of Capital Improvements Program
John Penick,
Director of Collection Systems
Ron Schmitt,
Director of Finance & Account Services
Amanda Waters,
Legal Counsel
Mr. Eger has served as General Manager of Sanitation District No. 1 since March 1994. The District serves over 300,000 customers in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky.
As General Manager, he oversees more than 220 employees, the operation and maintenance of 1,600 miles of sewer line, 129 pump stations, 15 flood pump stations and 11 treatment plants, with the largest being the Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has an average daily flow of 36 million gallons per day.
During his tenure, he has supervised the regionalization of Northern Kentucky's sanitary sewer system; created a regional storm water utility to comply with Phase II regulations in conjunction with 33 local governments in Northern Kentucky; initiated the design and construction of two new regional wastewater treatment plants; and negotiated a watershed-based Consent Decree with state and federal officials that outlines a strategic 20-year plan for addressing sewer overflows in Northern Kentucky.
Mr. Eger was formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, where he served as interim president on two (2) occasions and is a former small business owner and regional sales representative.
Active in community affairs, Mr. Eger serves on the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors, and the Northern Kentucky Leadership Foundation. In 2003, he was elected to the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation Board and serves on their nominating committee. In 2005, Governor Ernie Fletcher appointed Mr. Eger to represent the state of Kentucky as a commissioner on the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), and in 2007 he began serving as their secretary/treasurer. Also in 2007, he was invited to become a member of the Cincinnatus Association, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all citizens in the region.
In 1997, Mr. Eger was named the "Outstanding Public Works Director" by the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD). He is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky and in 2004 was honored as one of the "Leaders of Distinction" by the Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni Association for his civic service and accomplishments in his profession. In 2004, Mr. Eger was awarded the "Intergovernmental Unity of Effort Award" by the NKADD for his efforts in uniting local government and public service officials on many issues facing the Northern Kentucky community.
A native Northern Kentuckian, Mr. Eger graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Communications. He resides in Taylor Mill with his wife, Ruth.
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Mr. Wiechman was appointed as Assistant General Manager in July 2005. Prior to this appointment, he served as the District's Director of Human Resources. He is responsible for managing all aspects of the District's Human Resources operations including staffing, employee benefits, payroll, regulatory compliance and employee development. He also oversees the District's Account Services, Safety, Information Technology, and Purchasing and Facilities Management Departments.
From 1976 until he joined the District in 1994 he served in several capacities at PNC Bank including bookkeeping manager, customer service group manager and manager of human resources for the Northern Kentucky division of the Bank.
Mr. Wiechman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1976 from Northern Kentucky University. He also received certification in 1999 as a Public Human Resource Administrator from the Kentucky Public Human Resources Association. Mr. Wiechman is a current member and past president of the Kentucky Public Human Resources Association, is a charter member of the Northern Kentucky chapter of the Society of Human Resources Managers and is a member of the American Payroll Association and the Water Environment Federation. He is past president of the American Institute of Banking, Cincinnati chapter; past president and life member of the Covington-Kenton County Junior Chamber of Commerce and current president of the Steinford Toy Foundation.
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Mr. Wurschmidt was appointed as Assistant General Manager in July 2005. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of Engineering since joining the organization in 1997. The engineering staff consists of engineers, technicians and inspectors. All sewer line and treatment plant projects are completed under the supervision and coordination of the Engineering Department.
From 1980 until his appointment, he was employed by Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1989, he assumed responsibility for Malcolm Pirnie's Cincinnati branch office. From 1977 to 1980, Mr. Wurschmidt was employed by Franklin Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Columbus, Ohio.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1979. He is a registered professional engineer in Kentucky and Ohio and is also a member of the Water Environment Federation, the American Water Works Association and the National Society of Professional Engineers.
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Mr. Apgar joined Sanitation District No. 1 in June 2001 as the Director of Plant Operations. He held that position through September 2005. He now serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives. Mr. Apgar is responsible for the management of the District's efforts in governmental affairs and strategic planning. In addition, his team manages the District's storm water capital improvements program and is responsible for developing a plan for the storm water asset transfer.
From 1974 until his appointment, Mr. Apgar was employed by Cincinnati Bell Telephone. He was involved with their select and emerging technologies in the areas of team building, project management and leadership development.
Mr. Apgar received an Associates of Applied Science degree from Cincinnati Technical College in 1974 and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University in 2001. He is a member of the Water Environment Federation and serves as chairman of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) Publicly Owned Treatment Works Committee.
Mr. Apgar is involved in his community serving as a trustee for the Boone County Public Library and as a board member of Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). He is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2005 and is a member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
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Ms. Casey is the Director of Public Relations for Sanitation District No. 1 and is responsible for overseeing the District's public information and outreach efforts. These responsibilities include developing and implementing the District's public relations strategies; production of all written publications; coordinating public hearings, workshops and focus groups; and managing the District's website.
Ms. Casey began her career with the District in 1996 as Special Projects Coordinator where her responsibilities included developing in-house training programs and creating audiovisuals for various public presentations. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from Northern Kentucky University in 1996. She is a graduate of the Leadership Northern Kentucky class of 2001 and currently serves as vice-chair of the program. She also serves on the Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni Association steering committee.
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Mr. Gibson was appointed Director of Water Resources in May 2007 after having served as a Watershed Program Manager and a Storm Water Project Manager since joining the District in May 2000. The Water Resource Management Team coordinates and implements the District's watershed management programs and the Phase II regional storm water permit.
Prior to joining the District, Mr. Gibson was an environmental specialist for six years with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, ORSANCO is an interstate regulatory agency representing eight states and the federal government concerning water pollution control, primarily for the Ohio River.
Mr. Gibson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science in 1993 from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 2003, he was recognized as the "Young Scientist of the Year" by Engineers and Scientists of Cincinnati (ESC).
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Mr. Kendall has been employed by the District since 1974. Prior to his employment, he served in the Army Security Agency from 1970 to 1972. He began his District career as a utility worker at the Bromley Wastewater Treatment Plant and was promoted to Chief Operator of the plant in 1977. Since then, he has held many positions with the District ranging from Superintendent of Operations to his current position of Director of Regulatory Compliance. He is currently responsible for overseeing treatment plant operation and maintenance, both large and small; field pump station operation and maintenance, including all flood pumping stations; flow monitoring, including assessment of the condition of our collection system's infrastructure relating to wet weather issues; and combined sewer overflow inspections.
In 1980, he was appointed by Governor John Y. Brown to the Kentucky State Board of Wastewater Certification, serving one year. He is a member of the Water Environment Federation and he is the 2002 recipient of the "William D. Hatfield Award," given to him by the Kentucky/Tennessee Water Environment Association.
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Mr. Novak was appointed Director of the Capital Improvements Program in July 2005 after having served as Program Manager for the Capital Improvements Program since joining the District in June 2000. This department oversees all of the infrastructure improvements of the District, which includes sewer lines, treatment plants and pump stations. The department staff includes engineers, technicians and inspectors.
Prior to his appointment with the District, Mr. Novak was employed by the City of Newport, Kentucky for ten years serving as the director of community services and zoning administrator. During his tenure at the City, Mr. Novak was highly involved in the development of the Newport Aquarium and the Newport on the Levee project. He served as an alternate on the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees for OKI and was on several committees for the Southbank Partners.
After receiving his education from the University of Cincinnati in 1980, Mr. Novak operated his own construction and development firm for ten years, focused on residential development and light commercial construction. He is a member of the Water Environment Federation, a past member of Building Officials Code Administrators (BOCA) and Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) and enjoys the distinction of being a Kentucky Colonel.
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Mr. Penick was appointed as Director of Collection Systems in October 1997 and is responsible for overseeing the District's Collection Systems Department comprised of the construction and customer service teams. He coordinates the use of nearly 80 pieces of major equipment and supervises sewer maintenance of over 1,600 miles of sewer line in Northern Kentucky.
He began his career with Sanitation District No. 1 in 1979 as a plant operator and in 1985 was promoted to shift foreman in the Operations Department. In 1987 he was transferred to the Field Department as foreman. He has held a Kentucky Class IV Wastewater Plant Operators License for 20 years and has also functioned as a qualified Confined Space Entry Trainer for 10 years. In 1998, he received the "Golden Manhole Award" given by the Kentucky/Tennessee Water Environment Association.
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Mr. Schmitt joined the District in 2000 as Manager of Account Services and was promoted to Director of Finance and Account Services in 2005. He is responsible for overseeing the Customer Billing, Customer Service and Accounting Departments.
Prior to joining the District, Mr. Schmitt spent nearly ten years in management in the hospitality industry working at the Drawbridge Inn and Marriott RiverCenter.
Mr. Schmitt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Kentucky University where he was an honor student.
Mr. Schmitt enjoys being active in his children’s activities by having coached knothole baseball and assisting in coaching volleyball.
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Ms. Waters was appointed as Legal Counsel for the District in November 2006. She is responsible for coordinating and managing the District's legal matters, providing staff with legal support and advice, interpreting and enforcing the District's Rules & Regulations, assuring compliance with state and federal law and working closely and cooperatively with outside counsel.
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Waters served as deputy director for the Office of Legal Services of the Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet and as policy advisor to the Cabinet Secretary. She worked as a staff attorney for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection prior to her employment with Kentucky state government.
Ms. Waters received her law degree and Environmental Law Certificate in May 2000 from Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. She is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, West Virginia, New York and Connecticut. She received a B.S. in Biology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997.
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