Meet the Alliance Crew
Jim Soper
Executive DirectorEmail: jsoper@inh2o.org
Jim has been with the Alliance since 1996. He has over 22 years of experience working in the utility field. He has held positions of meter reader up to Utilities Supervisor and Town Manager. Jim currently holds a DSL and WT2 water certification; plus a Class II wastewater certification from the State of Indiana.
Leigh Ann Cross
Financial Director & Assistant DirectorEmail: lacross@inh2o.org
Leigh Ann oversees the accounting and budgeting for the Alliance. She graduated from IU in 2002 with a BS in Finance and then obtained her Masters of Professional Accountancy in 2004 from IUPUI. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Indiana and has been with the Alliance since 2003.
Alan Ash
Wastewater Training DirectorEmail: aash@inh2o.org
Alan has a B. S. Degree in Agriculture from Purdue University. He has over 30 years experience in the water/wastewater field. Alan has held various operator positions along with serving as a Town Utility Superintendent before joining the Alliance in 1999. Alan currently holds Class III wastewater certification; DSM and WT3 water certifications from the State of Indiana.
Toby Days
Source Water SpecialistEmail: tdays@inh2o.org
Toby holds a Master of Science Degree from the Forestry and Natural Resources Department of Purdue University. Toby spent time working as a Wetland Impact Associate for Region 5 of the Environmental Protection Agency before joining the Alliance in 2002.
Joe Frazier
Circuit Rider - WaterEmail: jfrazier@inh2o.org
Joe has over 25 years experience in the water industry. He has held several positions with various companies before starting work with the Alliance in 2000. Joe currently holds a DSM and WT3 water certifications from the State of Indiana.
Gordon Meyer
Circuit Rider - WaterEmail: gmeyer@inh2o.org
Gordon, an Air Force veteran, was trained in water treatment plant operation/maintenance, distribution systems, field water purification systems, demineralization units and wastewater treatment/distribution systems. He then worked for two utilities before beginning work with the Alliance in 1999. Gordon currently holds a WT3 and DSM water certification; plus a Class II wastewater certification from the State of Indiana.
Alfred Cooper
Wastewater TechnicianEmail: acooper@inh2o.org
Alfred has over 28 years of experience in the utility field. He has held several manager positions. He previously worked for the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Inc. for three years as a water circuit rider. He currently holds a Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, and WT4 & DSM Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Operators Certification. And is registered with the State of Indiana to test back-flow prevention devices.
Laura Vidal
Marketing & Public Relations DirectorEmail: lvidal@inh2o.org
Laura Vidal is the Marketing & Public Relations Director for the Alliance. She started working for the Alliance in April 2005. Laura graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis in 2002 with high distinction. She is an active breast cancer advocate, and has been involved in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer since 1998, and the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure since 2003.
Gary Hathaway
Water Training SpecialistEmail: ghathaway@inh2o.org
Gary Hathaway is the Water Training Specialist for the Alliance. Gary has 12 years of experience in the water industry. He has held positions of meter reader, laborer, up to 10 years as a Water Superintendent. Gary currently holds DSM and WT2 water certifications with the State of Indiana.
