About AWWA
Directors & Staff
AWWA STAFF
LINDA SCHIER
Executive Director Linda Schier is one of the founding members of AWWA. A former President of the Great East Lake Improvement Association, Linda became the President of AWWA in 2005…read more
AMY ARSENAULT
Web and Social Media Manager Amy Arsenault joined AWWA as the Program Manager in 2016. When Amy moved on to UNH Cooperative Extension in late 2018 she agreed to continue sharing her skills as…read more
RUTH GUTMAN
Development Assistant Ruth Gutman’s fond memories of swimming and boating as a child in our area lakes are what led to her interest in land and water conservation. In addition to her work at AWWA…read more
AWWA Board of Directors
DICK DESROCHES
President, Lovell Lake
Dick’s history with Lovell Lake and the Wakefield-Acton region stretches back to the early 1950’s when he…read more
PETE DINGER
Vice President, Province Lake
Pete grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He developed a love of NH and its lakes spending summers in the….read more
JON SAMUELSON
Treasurer, Province Lake
Jon Samuelson is the current Treasurer of the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance. Prior to joining …read more
MARY LENZEN
Director, Belleau Lake
Mary moved to the lakes region a few years ago. She is still awed and appreciative of…read more
ROSEMARY STEWART
Director, Pine River Pond
As a retired Math & Science Teacher, Rosemary is the Coordinator/Career…read more
PATTY PHILBROOK
Director, Pine River Pond
Patty spent summers growing up at nearby Ossipee Lake. After visiting with friends on Pine River Pond…read more
JEANNE ACHILLE
Secretary, Wilson Lake
Originally from L.I., N.Y., Jeanne graduated with degrees from Queens College and …read more
CHUCK HODSDON
Director, Great East Lake
Chuck’s parents bought a camp on Great East when Chuck was a small child and he and Marcia have raised…read more
CHARLES CRESPI
Director, Great East Lake
Charles started volunteering as a Loon Watcher on Great East Lake about a decade ago and…read more
Emeritus Board Members
Pat Theisen
Glenn Wildes