The Steering Committee is the governing body that provides support, guidance, and oversight to guarantee the steady functioning of the CWMA. Steering Committee members are represented by our stakeholders and are elected into their roles by CWMA signatories. The Steering Committee will convene as needed to administer CWMA tasks and projects but will meet a minimum of 4 times a year.
Goals and Objectives
- Ensure smooth operations of the CWMA
- Seek stable, adequate funds, staff, and other resources to carry out CWMA priority tasks and programs
- Assist committees in carrying out their work to advance CWMA initiatives
Committee Members
Ethan Coggins
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Representative
Term: 2024-2025


John Cowan
Oregon State Parks (Retired)
Oregon Representative
Term: 2025-2026
Courtney Gattuso
Western Invasives Network
Steering Committee/WIN Coordinator
Ex-Officio


Angie Kimpo
Portland Water Bureau
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Oregon Representative
Term: 2024-2025
Sam Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Steering Committee/Fiscal Administrator
Ex Officio


Christina Mead
U.S. Forest Service – Mt. Hood National Forest
At-Large Representative
Term: 2024-2025
Emily Stevenson
Skamania County Noxious Weed Control Program
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Washington Representative/Education & Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Term: 2025-2026


Vacant
At-Large Representative
Term: 2025-2026
CWMA Coordinator
