President Elect

Harry L. Gibbons, Jr.

Harry has been a NALMS member since its inception in 1980 and has participated in all but one of NALMS' annual symposia. Harry has served on the Board of Directors twice (1991-1993 and 2004-2006). Harry has served as technical chair for the 1984 New Jersey and symposia chair for the 1993 Seattle NALMS conferences. Over the years Harry has participated on several committees including Development, Policy, Education, Conference, and Planning, and is currently active on the Development, Policy and Education committees. He is a co-instructor of the NALMS Alum Workshop. Harry has also been very active in WALPA (Washington Lake Protection Association an affiliate, former chapter, of NALMS serving as steering committee member, board member and president. Harry earned his Ph.D. in limnology from Washington State University. After completing his Post-Doctoral research on lake management techniques he has been employed as an environmental consultant for Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tt). Currently his position is discipline lead for environmental services within the Surface Water Group of Tt and leads several lake management programs. Harry is also currently on the Board of Directors of his community homeowners association.

"I have been very fortunate to have had the privilege to be a longtime active member of NALMS. Our Society has helped me be a better lake scientist and manager. Through my involvement with NALMS I have grown professionally and have learned to apply my skills to help other lake stewards. Now I would like to work toward making NALMS an even greater Society that is second to none in the world relative to lake management. In the past few years NALMS has made significant process toward building a better organization. It has been actively evolving from a start-up volunteer organization to a Society that can better serve its members and expand its efforts to promote sound lake management. I would like this opportunity to help continue this process of building an efficient, effective and sustainable Society. I will draw on my experience from the private business environment when conducting the business of the Society. At all times I will strive to keep NALMS focused on promoting better lake management, while building on its rich history and culture, keeping an open mind to diverse views of its members, promoting positive actions, serving and keeping members while expanding membership. I look forward to the challenges ahead and working to help NALMS meet these challenges. Thanks to the members of NALMS, for you are why our Society is great and fun."

Treasurer

S. Sue Robertson

As a NALMS member, Sue just completed her first term as treasurer. She served as conference coordinator for the 2001 SE conference, Region IV Director from 2002 to 2004, and continues as a member of the Executive, Financial and Development Committees, chairing the Communications Subcommittee, Sue holds a BS in General Management from the University of Tennessee. She has worked for the TVA since 1976 with 10 years of experience as an agency Financial Officer. She currently manages TVA's Aquatic Monitoring & Management business unit, providing for agency compliance and stewardship monitoring. At a business level she led the development of performance indicators and FY 08 business plans.

"I'm pleased to see NALMS is in a very positive financial position. Even with the disruption of our office over the last year, we have continued to move toward a sound financial position. It is encouraging to see a stable bank balance each month, even during the “slow” season. We have strong leadership and a plan for moving forward. I encourage you to get behind your Board and support this positive movement for NALMS. Encourage others to join the effort - Together we can forge partnerships working to improve our lakes, reservoirs and watersheds."

Region 1 Director

Linda Green

Linda Green is an ardent proponent and supporter of volunteer monitoring. She has been Program Director of the twenty year University of Rhode Island Watershed Watch Program since its start. She is long-time member of NALMS and has co-chaired its volunteer monitoring subcommittee. She is a founding member of the New England Chapter of NALMS and has been its treasurer for many years. She represented the volunteer monitoring community on the National Water Quality Monitoring Council from 1997-2006. She holds a BS in Natural Resources and an MS in Resource Chemistry from the University of Rhode Island.

"Connecting lake professionals, environmental regulators, academics and concerned citizens is essential to successfully protecting, enhancing and restoring our lakes and ponds. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with colleagues in Rhode Island and throughout New England on watershed-issues, especially those affecting lakes. NALMS and NECNALMS have provided me a wealth of knowledge and information about lakes as well as a deeply appreciation for those who volunteer their time and energy to these organizations. Working with volunteers has given me an even deeper appreciation for their efforts. I hope to begin repaying that debt as the New England Director."

Region 3 Director

Ved Malhotra

Ved P. Malhotra is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and has been extensively involved in the water resources area for 34 years. He has worked in both private and public sector. He is presently working for the City of Newport News, Department of Engineering as Senior Engineer and Stormwater Management coordinator. He has a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He has been actively involved as a board member with Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association.

"Stormwater Management regulations have dramatically increased the size of the regulated stormwater community. The increase in runoff and water quality control is being provided with retention ponds as one of the best management practices. The expertise and experience of lake management professionals can easily be transferred to municipal field for providing better water quality. I would like to see more educational focus and effort in this area."

Region 5 Director

Alan Cibuzar

As Chief Executive Officer, A.W. Research Laboratories (1971-present) and Image Engineering, Inc. (1981-present), Alan Cibuzar is the founder of A.W. Research Laboratories, Inc. and has over thirty-five years of experience in water analysis, lake management and the development and application of remote sensing hardware and interpretation. Since 1974 he has devised and implemented programs for innovative aerial surveys to identify potential pollution sources of surface waters.

Graduating with a BS Degree from NDSU, Alan has continued with graduate courses in limnology, remote sensing, GIS and laboratory management Certified in Storm Water Management, Alan has assisted local units of government to implement onsite management of 100-year rain events.

Alan co-founded Operation Twinkling Star in 1993, an organization devoted to the promotion of environmentally sustainable development in the former Soviet Union. Alan has been granted four patents related to remote water testing devices, converting septic wastes into electricity and a co-patent on aquatic pest control device.

Alan has been a member of NALMS since its inception, has been a faithful corporate sponsor and exhibitor and his company shares the honor of receiving the NALMS Corporate Award - twice.

"As a Board member representing Region V, I am highly aware of the significance of our Region to North America's water supply. Region Five contains the headwaters of the Missouri, Red and Mississippi Rivers as well as the Great Lakes. My goals as a Board Member include:

1. Mobilizing the NALMS members in a program to quantify and monitor the affects of climate change on our lakes, rivers and streams.
2. Few kids currently love lakes. I will promote a program that will provide a NALMS lake experience for all ninth graders.
3. To help protect North American Lakes, I will reach out to other continents around the globe to make them aware of current ecological situations in Region V.
4. To protect the earth's lakes for all, I will promote a NALMS expansion to the other continents of the world."

Region 5 Director

Sara Peel

Sara Peel, CLM is a Senior Aquatic Ecologist with JFNew, a full-service ecological consulting firm located in Indiana. Sara received her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Alma College and her M.S. in Environmental Science from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Sara has over 10 years of water quality assessment and watershed management experience throughout the Midwest. She currently serves as the Secretary for the Indiana Lakes Management Society and their Small Grants Coordinator. She is also working with other individuals in Indiana to found the first statewide river-based group.

"I strive to work with lake and watershed groups to educate their members and improve their water quality. I pride myself in identifying quality, practical, economical and, most importantly, effective solutions to their identified issues. NALMS offers both professional individuals and members of local groups the means for educating themselves, their members, and other residents. Historically, NALMS has provided me with key information and details on the state of lake science and lake and watershed management to allow me to provide high quality solutions and educational information to my clients. I now believe that it is time for me to provide my knowledge and expertise to NALMS."

Region 9 Director

Douglas Ball

Douglas Ball holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona and is employed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. He has been involved in reservoir management for over 25 years. Mr. Ball's current position in Process Research has him working on various topics including invasive aquatic species, algal toxin issues, water system security and remote monitoring. Mr. Ball is a past president of the California Lake Management Society and a former Board Member of NALMS. He has presented a number of papers and has been a Session Chair at the NALMS Annual International Symposium.

"As a former Board Member, I have an appreciation of the time and effort required to do a credible job. I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the Board for another term and promote the Society and its mission."