Catarina Gonzales

Commissioner Gonzales was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2024 and brings extensive experience in budget policy, law, and environmental regulation. A member of the State Bar of Texas, she has a background in private law practice, government service, and nonprofit leadership.

Calin Toffoli

Calin Toffoli is an environmental and process engineer specializing in water and wastewater permitting. With expertise in Texas regulations, she works at Tetra Tech, focusing on produced water treatment and beneficial reuse projects. She has led multiple TPDES permit submissions and pilot studies, advancing sustainable water solutions.

Annan Pascoe

Annan, Vice President of Subsurface at Deep Blue Water, brings extensive expertise in petroleum engineering, spanning drilling, completions, and reservoir management.

Chad Unrau

Vice President of Reuse at Aris Water Solutions, Chad Unrau brings over 15 years of expertise in engineering and technology leadership, driving innovation in sustainable water management. Read more about his impactful career and commitment to water sustainability.

Shane Walker

Shane Walker, Director of the Texas Tech Water Resources Center and Professor of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering, is an expert in water and wastewater engineering. His research centers on advanced treatment processes for brackish desalination, potable reuse, and produced water.

Alan Van Reet

Alan is a founding member of Pioneer Water Management LLC (PWM), developing and leading PWM operations and engineering since inception in 2014.