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