CPOW hosts its Board Meetings on the second Thursday of every month. Contact any board member or contact CPOW directly for more information.

Meet our Board of Directors

CPOW is governed by an elected Board of Directors and adopted bylaws that establish the operational framework and structure of the organization. Our Board of Directors is made up of a group of important positions that play a distinct role in the function and operation of the CPOW.

Past President – Julie Gustavson

Julie Gustavson is an Environmental Project Engineer at JVA, Inc. She works on a variety of water and wastewater design projects across Colorado, but her favorite are the unique Onsite Wastewater Treatment System projects. Growing up in Indiana, Julie answered the call of the mountains in 2012 and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she completed a master’s in civil engineering at Colorado State University in 2016. In her free time, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and playing Spikeball.

President – James Cochran

James Cochran, PE is an Environmental Engineering consultant working for JVA, Inc (JVA). Before James started his engineering career, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps. After the military, James then earned his B.S. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. At JVA, James works on permitting, designing, and overseeing construction for water and wastewater treatment systems, but specializes in onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment systems. James is originally from Colorado and when not in the office you can find him spending time with his family, preferably outside.

President-Elect – Jennifer Migliorato

Jennifer has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science from American Military University and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio University.

Jennifer founded EBWB, Inc. in 2007, becoming 285 Engineering in 2016. The company was started with a vision of providing wastewater system engineering and wetland consulting throughout the mountain communities of Colorado. While owning and operating the company, she also gained experience in several sectors of Civil and Environmental engineering, including; Grading plans, Erosion and Sediment Control plans, Drainage design, Driveway design, General Site Development plans, and Soil and Foundation reports.

Jennifer has served on the Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater (CPOW) Board of Directors, holding the position of President in 2014 and has served on several committees

Treasurer – Sheryl Ervin

Sheryl has worked in the onsite wastewater industry for 17 years, both as a state regulator and a manufacturer’s representative. Prior to joining Infiltrator Water Technologies in 2019 as a Senior Regulatory Specialist, she worked for BioMicrobics in Lenexa, KS, managed the state of Kansas source water protection program and the Kansas Local Environment Protection Program which managed the onsite wastewater program and worked in the environmental and oil industries in New Mexico and West Texas. She previously served on the Kansas Small Flows Association Board, including five as treasurer, for four years on the SORA Board, including one as president, continues to actively participate in SORA as an industry member and has participated in NORWA and NSF work groups. She co-authored the SORA paper Decentralized Onsite Wastewater Technologies Sustainable Green Infrastructure Protects Source Water Quality and Public Health in 2017 and enjoys promoting the connection between onsite and water quality protection. Sheryl has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Geology and is a licensed professional geoscientist in the state of Texas. She’s a recent transplant to Colorado and enjoys exploring the state and traveling.

Secretary – Dayton Ryden

Dayton is an Environmental Health Specialist for the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. He began working in OWTS in 2019 and has enjoyed diving into the world of wastewater, figuratively speaking. He is a NAWT certified inspector and conducts Transfer of Title inspections for Pueblo County, as well as site and soil evaluations. His main involvement at PDPHE is in the OWTS program, where he carries out the permit process from design review to installation inspections. Dayton enjoys any chance to brainstorm an OWTS challenge and considers public outreach and education to be a highlight of his job. Though he was born in Florida, Dayton graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Biology then headed west to Colorado as soon as he could. Most of his free time is spent spoiling his dog and squeezing in as many camping trips as possible.

Regulatory Sector Representative – Katie Accashian

Originally from Connecticut, Katie moved to Colorado in 2016. Through various positions including environmental consultant, commissioned park ranger, and her current role as an environmental health specialist at Jefferson County Public Health, Katie has followed her passion in protecting the environment and human health. Katie enjoys collaborative work with industry partners and values the importance of continuous learning and improvement. Katie graduated in 2016 from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Environmental Science. Her current role with JCPH includes tracking onsite wastewater systems from design to installation. She also investigates, documents, and contributes to enforcement procedures for non-compliant septic systems. Outside of work, Katie loves to stay active and spend time with friends. She loves cooking, mountain biking, cats, and coffee.

Designer/Engineer Representative – Pablo Bolaños

Pablo Bolaños is still a new addition to the Onsite Wastewater World. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Biological and Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He manages all OWTS projects at 3 Rocks Engineering, and look forward to obtaining his PE next year. His passion is to continue to brainstorm and research wastewater reuse for the arid/semi-arid West Regions of the United States.

Maintenance Sector Representative – Ken Bortscheller

Ken Bortsheller has been involved in the wastewater industry for 25 years. Originally a farm kid from Iowa, Ken’s focus has been on environmental studies and received his paramedic license from the University of Iowa. However, at the age of 20, Ken’s focus turned to On-site treatment systems, with a particular focus on recycling and dewatering technology. Specializing and Mastering mobile waste ( septic/grease/sand/oil) dewatering, he is paving a new road for OWTS and commercial wastewater handling. His desire to reform wastewater management practices has taken Ken to several countries around the world. Pursuing industry practices that will help colleagues and Colorado lead the way in on-site wastewater stewardship. As a CPOW member and newly elected board member, Ken’s insight will help keep Colorado clean, contractors profitable and consumers healthy. When he isn’t working, you can find Ken enjoying his family, or crushing it on the Pickleball court.

Manufacturer Sector Representative – Shannon Hayhurst

Shannon is the Executive Vice President of Front Range Precast Concrete and has been with the company since October 2017. She has over 20 years of executive management experience and team development with national organizations across a variety of industries. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management as well as a Master of Business degree in Business Administration, both of which were obtained at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has furthered her education in the industries that Front Range Precast Concrete serves, by obtaining credentials as a NAWT, OWTS Designer, Soils Technician, and Onsite Wastewater System Inspector, and has attended numerous conferences and lectures available from many different local and national organizations; CPOW, CEHA, NOWRA and CWWCA. She also served on the Wastewater Committee Board as a member of the National Precast Concrete Association. In Shannon’s spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, traveling, and is an outdoor enthusiast. You will find her golfing, boating, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, camping, skiing, or hiking.

Contractor/Installer Representative – Clint Britt

Clint is the Owner/Operator of TBC Septic. His Company offers OWTS Inspections, Soils Testing, Design, and Installations. Britt grew up working for his Father’s Soils Engineering Firm as an Engineering & Lab Tech, where he ran the drilling rig, conducted percolation tests, compaction, surveys, inspections. He was also responsible for lab testing including swell/consol, moisture content, dry density and gradation; etc. Britt joins the CPOW Board as Membership Chair where he brings Membership and Club growth experience with Clubs like AAA, Good Sam Club, Honda Riders of America and more. Britt has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and MBA from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA; hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Black Belt designations. He enjoys Coaching Baseball, racing Motocross, and Road Trips with his Wife and 3 Kids.

Academic Sector Representative – Annalise Basch

Annalise is a recent graduate of the Environmental Health program at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She is now an intern at the National Park Service Office of Public Health. One of the program areas she works in is wastewater treatment, including the onsite wastewater treatment that occurs at many small systems across the national parks. She is excited to utilize her academic and professional knowledge of wastewater treatment on the CPOW Board. Annalise is passionate about the intersection of public health, environmental protection, and social justice. She likes hiking, climbing, and otherwise spending time outside, watching funny TV shows, and baking.

Membership Chair – Robert Bair

Robert is a Senior Development Engineer for the Membrane Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of South Florida. Dr. Bair is an expert on membrane bioreactors for decentralized wastewater treatment. His research focuses on membrane fouling mitigation, onsite water recycling, and the integration of advanced treatment processes. Dr. Bair has a passion for seeing technological innovations used to serve the needs of marginalized communities. For his Ph.D., he served as the designer, builder, and operator of a packaged water recycling system which is being commercialized in South Africa and India. He is new to the onsite sector but is excited to learn from CPOW’s members. Outside of engineering, Robert enjoys big days in the alpine and suffering in deserts and jungles.