ManagementBoard of Trustees & Management Team

Mr. Bowler has more than 30 years of experience in the land title and escrow industry in Washington and Kane counties. He serves on several irrigation boards, including the Santa Clara River System. He was appointed to the board in 1998 and currently serves as chair. His present term expires in 2026.

Mr. Iverson is a commissioner in Washington County. As the former Natural Resource Advisor for Utah Senator Mike Lee, he is experienced in land and natural resources issues on federal, state, and local levels. Iverson was appointed to the board in 2019. His present term expires in 2026.

Mrs. Randall is the current mayor of St. George. She has served as a former city councilwoman and currently serves on the board of directors for many civic and non-profit organizations including the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah and Dixie Transportation Executive Council. She was appointed to the board in 2021. Her present term expires in 2026.

A lifelong resident of Washington County and current mayor of Washington City, Mr. Staheli works as an insurance and financial services agent. He was appointed to the board in 2022. His present term expires in 2026.

Mr. Bowler has more than a decade of experience serving as the city manager for Enterprise, UT. He was appointed to the board in 2021. His present term expires in 2024.

Mr. Hart is the current mayor of Ivins and president of Signature Enterprises, Inc. a land development company. He’s a member of the Southern Utah Home Builders Association and Utah State Home Builders Association. He was appointed to the board in 2017. His present term expires in 2024.

Mr. Tervort serves on the Hurricane City Council and owns and operates Quail Lake Chevron, a convenience store and gas station in Hurricane. He serves on the boards for the Ash Creek Special Service District, Hurricane Valley Fire District, and Southwest Mosquito Abatement Control. He was appointed to the board in 2017. His current term expires in 2024.

Zach Renstrom is the general manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District. In this capacity, he oversees all operational and financial activities for the district and its employees. Prior to joining the district in 2019, Renstrom served as a Washington County Commissioner, attorney and principal owner at a local engineering firm. He has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and licensed professional and structural engineer.

Renstrom has specialized in complex litigation on large infrastructure projects and intellectual property rights as an attorney; developed master plans, oversaw projects for the Utah Department of Transportation and served as an expert witness as an engineer; and assisted in leading the county during massive growth while lowering the property tax rate as a county commissioner.

His background gives him insight into the complexities of water treatment and engineering systems, as well as the legal realm of government, contracts, water law and legislation. He is a member of the Utah and Nevada state bars and has served on the following boards: Washington County Flood Control Authority, American Public Works Association, Dixie Transportation Executive Council, Colorado River Water Users Association, St George Area Economic Development Council, National Water Resources Association, Utah Water Finance Agency, Utah Office of Tourism Development and the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Renstrom is a graduate of the University of Utah and Washburn Law School.

Brock Belnap serves as the associate general manager for the Lake Powell Pipeline. Prior to joining the district in 2020, Belnap served as the Washington County Attorney from 2003 to 2020. Belnap has served on the Dixie State University Foundation, the Children’s Justice Center Advisory Board, the Washington County Drug Task Force Executive Committee, the Fifth District Victim’s Rights Committee and has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 1991. Belnap graduated from Dixie College, the University of Utah and BYU law school.

Corey Cram is the associate general manager of project development for the Washington County Water Conservancy District. He manages current projects from the preliminary planning phase to construction and operation. Prior to joining the district in 2004, Cram was a hydrogeologist and watershed manager for the State of Pennsylvania. He has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University in physical science and geology, a master’s degree in hydrogeology from Pennsylvania State University and master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed professional geologist.

Brie Thompson is the associate general manager of field operations for Washington County Water Conservancy District. In this capacity, she manages the operations at the district’s water treatment plant, reservoirs, hydropower plants, pipelines, dams and wells. Thompson joined the district in 2006. She’s a licensed professional engineer and certified grade IV water treatment operator in the State of Utah and a member of the American Water Works Association, Utah Water Quality Alliance and Rural Water Association. She has a master’s in business administration from Southern Utah University and a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from the University of Utah.

Karry Rathje is the communications and government affairs manager for Washington County Water Conservancy District. In this position, she manages all outreach activities with the media, elected officials and general public. Rathje has two decades of industry experience. Prior to joining the district in 2013, she worked for a Las Vegas-based public relations and government affairs agency. Rathje serves as the Utah representative on the Colorado River Water Users Association Public Affairs Committee and is a member of the Utah Governor’s Water Conservation Team and St. George Chamber of Commerce Community Masterminds Committee. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications with a special emphasis in public relations from Brigham Young University.

Jodi Richins serves as general counsel for Washington County Water Conservancy District, providing legal counsel and oversight of legal affairs for the district. Prior to joining the district in 2016, Richins worked as a deputy county attorney in Washington County from 2012 to 2016, and a judicial law clerk for Utah’s Fourth District Court from 2011 to 2012. She has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 2011. Richins is a graduate of Southern Utah University and BYU law school.

Doug Bennett is the conservation manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District. He oversees development and implementation of the district’s conservation policies and programs. He has more than 28 years experience in successful water conservation at three western water agencies and broad experience in landscape management in desert climates. He is a nationally recognized leader in his profession, accruing more than a dozen awards for his work. He has worked on projects for the Water Reuse Foundation, the Water Research Foundation, the US EPA WaterSense Program, the US Green Building Council and the American Water Works Association. He has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s degree in business management from New Mexico State University.

Melanie Hansen is the office manager and impact fee administrator for Washington County Water Conservancy District. In this position, she oversees the daily operation of the office building, reviews and prepares documents related to impact fees, and oversees the hiring, training and mentoring of administrative employees. Hansen joined the district in 2002 and has more than 30 years of experience in customer service and an associate degree from Utah Tech University.