About Us

Executive Staff and Board of Trustees

The people who run Weber Basin Water day to day, and the nine trustees who govern it.

Executive staff

  • Scott Paxman, P.E.

    Scott Paxman, P.E.

    General Manager / CEO

  • Darren Hess, P.E.

    Darren Hess, P.E.

    Assistant General Manager / COO

  • Jon Parry, P.E.

    Jon Parry, P.E.

    Assistant General Manager / Strategic Initiatives

  • Brad Nelson, P.E.

    Brad Nelson, P.E.

    Assistant General Manager / CTO

Department managers

  • Josh Hogge, P.E. Municipal and Industrial Water Manager
  • Riley Olsen, P.E. Power and Irrigation Manager
  • Sam Sorensen, P.E. Construction and Maintenance Manager
  • Kathy Wood, SPHR Human Resources Manager
  • Shane McFarland, P.E. Engineering Manager
  • Kendall Searle Administration Manager / CAO
  • Gregory Pierce Information Services Manager
  • Calysta Bravo Finance Manager

Board of Trustees

  • Mark D. Anderson

    Mark D. Anderson

    Davis County

    Biography

    Mr. Anderson was appointed to the Board to represent Davis County. He is a licensed professional engineer and has spent his career dedicated to the field of water. He serves as a director on several water boards and is involved in many civic and religious affairs.

  • Tom Day

    Tom Day

    Davis County

    Biography

    Mr. Day is a fourth-generation Layton resident, farmer, and community leader. A Utah State University graduate in plant and soil sciences and Spanish, he has farmed in Layton his entire life and helps operate the sixth-generation Day Farms. A former Layton City Councilman, he strongly supports youth programs, and serves on the board of the Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company.

  • Gage Froerer

    Gage Froerer

    Ogden Valley

    Biography

    Mr. Froerer represents Ogden Valley and is currently a Weber County Commissioner. His professional experience includes being a Real Estate Broker and Business Owner. He has served as a State Representative at the Utah House of Representatives from 2007-2018.

  • Scott K. Jenkins

    Scott K. Jenkins

    Weber County

    Biography

    Mr. Jenkins represents Weber County and has served as Weber County Commissioner. He is a past Utah State Senator where he served as the Majority Leader from 2009 to 2012. He is also a successful business owner and very active in the community.

  • Angie Osguthorpe

    Angie Osguthorpe

    Weber County

    Biography

    Appointed to the Board as a representative of Weber County, Ms. Osguthorpe is currently the President/CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. She is involved in many civic organizations and enjoys volunteering and participating in athletic events.

  • Chris Robinson

    Chris Robinson

    Summit County

    Biography

    Mr. Robinson is the representative of Summit County and currently serves as a Summit County Council member. He is the CEO and co-owner of The Ensign Group, LC. Mr. Robinson has experience in all facets of real estate, enjoys participating in numerous sports, and is involved in his community.

  • Julie Snowball

    Julie Snowball

    Weber County

    Biography

    Mrs. Snowball holds a BIS from Weber State University and both an MPA and PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. She specializes in workforce development, industry partnerships, and career and technical education, helping create academic pathways and industry-relevant micro-credentials. She actively volunteers with the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee, Utah Defense Alliance, and HAFB Falcons.

  • Bob J. Stevenson

    Bob J. Stevenson

    Davis County

    Biography

    Mr. Stevenson was appointed to the Board to represent Davis County and currently serves as a Davis County Commissioner. A lifelong resident of Layton City, his experience includes teaching, working for Carnation Company and Nestlé USA, and owning a residential construction company. He has also served the community as Layton City Councilman, Mayor, and a volunteer fireman.

  • Logan Wilde

    Logan Wilde

    Morgan County

    Biography

    Logan Wilde is a sixth-generation rancher and agriculture advocate from Morgan County. He manages a large sheep and cattle operation and has a strong background in public service, including roles on the Morgan County Council and in the Utah Legislature. He previously served as Utah Commissioner of Agriculture and Food and now serves on the Utah Energy & Development Board.