Our Team
Agri Industries
DRWA contracted with Agri Industries for an operator.
Steve Kober joined our team in 2018.
Bureau of Reclamation
DRWA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Bureau of Reclamation in 2022. Ryan Newman, Ryan Colloton, and Lindy Johnson of the Montana Area Office are currently working with DRWA to establish the most economically feasible project.
To read more about Bureau of Reclamation and DRWA’s partnership, including DRWA’s Draft Economic Assessment document, click here!
Interstate Engineering
DRWA partnered with Interstate Engineering for engineering services to create plans and designs for water lines, as well as help DRWA with documents such as our Feasibility Study in 2012.
Richland County
Richland County and DRWA partnered together to create water lines within Richland County.
Bighorn Public Affairs
DRWA and Bighorn Public Affairs partnered for federal lobbying efforts.
DNRC
DNRC has worked with DRWA to secure administrative, planning, and construction funding through the State of Montana.
For more information on DNRC’s efforts with Montana Rural Water Systems, click here!
Coyote Consulting
DRWA welcomed former Montana Congressman Rob Cook of Coyote Consulting to our team as our state lobbyist for the 67th Montana legislative session.
Board of Directors
To read monthly board meeting minutes, click here!
Chairman: Allen Rosaaen
Allen Rosaaen was appointed the Chairman position in 2022. Allen represents McCone County.
Diane Black
Diane Black is on the DRWA Board and represents the McCone County Conservation District.
Tom Ruffatto
Tom Ruffatto sits on DRWA’s board and represents Richland County.
Pete Wolff
Pete Wolff is a DRWA Board member representing Dawson County.
Vice Chair: Heather Luinstra
Heather Luinstra is on the DRWA Board for Richland County. Heather was appointed Vice-Chair in 2024.
Mike Trotter
Mike Trotter represents McCone County on the DRWA Board.
Alan Pluhar
Alan Pluhar sits on the DRWA Board as a Garfield County representative.
Dean Rogge
Dean Rogge is a representative for Garfield County on the DRWA Board.
Secretary/Treasurer: Radley Dempewolf
Radley Dempewolf is a Dawson County representative on the DRWA Board. Radley was appointed Secretary/Treasurer in 2024.
Jim Moos
Jim Moos is on the DRWA Board as a representee for McCone County.
Dick Iversen
Dick Iversen sits on the DRWA Board for Richland County.
Monte Billing
Monte Billing represents Garfield County on the DRWA Board.
Funding: Lobbying Efforts
Federal Lobbying
2024: $69,500
2023: $69,000
2022: $70,000
2021: $70,000
2020: $69,000
2019: $70,000
2018: $72,000
2017: $71,000
2016: $68,000
2015: $65,000
2014: $71,000
2013: $23,000
State Lobbying
2023 – 2024 Legislative Session: $7,500
2021 – 2022 Legislative Session: $9,000
2019 – 2020 Legislative session: $6,000
2017 – 2018 Legislation Session: $3,200
2013 – 2014 Legislative Session: $1,400
2011 – 2012 Legislative Session: $1,500