Board of Directors

Our Governing Board of Directors 

Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict operate through the leadership of a 13-member Board of Directors, plus 1 Director Emeritus, that establish policy and strategic direction. Directors from the eight counties within Northern Water’s boundaries are appointed to four-year terms by district court judges.  

The Municipal Subdistrict Board elects its own officers, but its directors are the same as the Northern Water Board.  

Meetings for the Board of Directors are monthly on the first Thursday of the month for a Planning Session and on the second Thursday of the month for a regular meeting. The meetings begin at 9 a.m., are open to the public and take place at Northern Water’s Berthoud headquarters.  

Board of Directors Term List

Directors

Larimer County
Director Bill Emslie
Bill Emslie
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2025
Larimer County
Director Jennifer Gimbel
Jennifer Gimbel
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2028
Boulder County
Director Sue Ellen Harrison
Sue Ellen Harrison
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2026
Weld County
Director Don Magnuson
Don Magnuson
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2028
Logan County
Director Gene Manuello
Gene Manuello
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2026
Sedgwick County
Director Rob McClary
Rob McClary
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2027
Weld County
Director Dave Nettles
David Nettles
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2026
Larimer County
Director Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2027
Morgan & Washington Cos.
Director John Rusch
John Rusch
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2025
Weld County
Director Dale Trowbridge
Dale Trowbridge
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2027
Boulder County
Director Todd Williams
Todd Williams
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2025
Broomfield County
Director Dick Wolfe
Dick Wolfe
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2025
Boulder County
Director Dennis Yanchunas
Dennis Yanchunas
Term Ends: Sept. 28, 2028
Director Emeritus
Director Emeritus Mike Applegate

Board of Director Vacancy Notices 

Directors for our 13-member Northern Water and Municipal Subdistrict Boards are appointed by district court judges for four-year terms each fall. Notices for all Board of Director vacancies are posted below.  

To be considered for a director vacancy an individual must:  

  • Have resided within Northern Water boundaries for one year 
  • Be the owner of real property within Northern Water boundaries and within the county (or counties) in which the vacant director position exists 
  • Be knowledgeable in water matters.