About North Kootenai Water District

A Board of Directors, elected by members of the water district, operates North Kootenai Water District. Each Board Member is elected to a six-year term.

Board Meeting Schedule

The Board of Directors meet the first and third Thursday of each month (except holidays), at 12:30 p.m., in the office of the District located at 13649 North Meyer Road, Rathdrum ID 83858.

Board Members

• Curt Carney, Director/Secretary
• Tom Crimmins, Director/President
• Thomas Gwin, Director/Treasurer
• Jack Hern, Director/Vice President
• Scott Shellman, Director

The members of the Board are elected, or appointed, for six year terms which will expire as follows:

• Curt Carney…………………05/16/2023
• Tom Crimmins…………….05/20/2025
• Thomas Gwin ……………..05/20/2027
• Jack Hern……………………05/18/2027
• Scott Shellman…………….05/18/2027

Office Staff

• Jessie Camburn, District Manager
• Suzanne Scheidt, Chief Operating Officer
• Robin Potts, Senior Customer Service Specialist
• Karen Howell, Bookkeeper
• Dina Van Gelder, Customer Service Specialist II
• MaRynda Pehrson, Receptionist

Field Staff

• Dave Duthie, Field Supervisor

Water Dept.:

• Jared Felton, Senior Water Operator
• Joe Lutes, Construction Maintenance II
• Keenan Olenslager, Water Distribution Operator I

Wastewater Dept.:

• Jim Lund, Wastewater Operator III

Electrical Dept:

• Dustin Veneklasen, Journeyman Electrician

GIS Dept:

• Stephen Edmiston, GIS Specialist