He launched the Rural Special Districts Insurance Program in 1995, which grew to over 4,000 insureds in 42 states.

Paul served as President of SN Potter Insurance Agency Inc and President of Glatfelter Insurance Group’s Specialty Program Division.

He most recently was President of Alteris, Inc, a full service MGA owed by Argo Group US.

Early industry experience included serving as a financial analyst at Russell Miller and Account Executive at Worldwide Facilities.

Paul earned a BBA from University of San Diego and MS Risk Management from Georgia State University.

He serves as a national speaker on water-related topics and is a licensed water treatment and distribution operator in California.

Susan most recently served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of California, Riverside.

Her experience in public affairs includes handling managing tensions and resolving disputes between opposing groups related to a range of issues including product boycotts, fee increases, policy changes, race, gender and sociopolitical conflicts.

She holds a doctorate in Education Administration from Syracuse University, a masters in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Hartford.

Prior to working for California Domestic Water Company, James was employed by the City of La Habra Water Department.

James is also active in the Main San Gabriel Basin, serving as Chairman for the last six years, and on the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Water Association for 20 years.