West Coast Chapter




The FWEA West Coast Chapter WCC serves members located in the following counties:
Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Pasco and Pinellas.

The chapter seeks to provide an unbiased venue where members can interact with each other,
share knowledge, grow in their profession and attend quality events at a reasonable cost. 

The WCC Hosts the following events throughout the year:

  • Water Festival
  • Spring Roundtable
  • Quarterly Newsletters
  • Young Professional Events
  • Evening Networking Socials
  • Member Appreciation Events
  • Quarterly Technical Luncheons
  • Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
  • University of South Florida (USF) Student Chapter Initiatives
  • Joint events with FSAWWA Region IV, Engineers without Borders, and more

If you are interested in getting involved with the chapter, please contact any
of our chapter officers listed under "Chapter Leadership".

Our Chapter Sponsors



West Coast Annual Sponsor – $1,200

  • Logo on West Coast Chapter web pages for 12 months (May–April)
  • Logo on WCC Annual Chapter Sponsors banner displayed at events
  • Recognition in WCC Quarterly Newsletters (logo and business card size ad)
  • Two complimentary tickets for select events (indicated with * below)
  • Tax deductible
  • Exposure and awareness for your company
  • Association with strong, reputable non-profit organization
  • Networking opportunities

Become a Sponsor Today!

Keep an eye out for event announcements with specific sponsorship opportunities.

Event/InitiativeDateBenefits
Spring Luncheon*June-25Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and screen display)
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Summer Luncheon*Aug-25Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and screen display)
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Fall Luncheon*Nov-25Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and screen display)
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Winter Luncheon*Feb-26Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and screen display)
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Sporting Clays TournamentMar-26Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and banner display)
sponsorship opportunities available
Women in WaterJuly-25Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and banner display)
sponsorship opportunities available
Annual Roundtable*Mar-26Recognition at the event (agenda, acknowledgement, and screen display)
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Evening Networking Socials / Member Appreciation Events*Dec 2025 & Mar 2026Recognition at the event
Two complimentary tickets for the event
Water FestivalJan-26Recognition at the event (sponsor banner displayed)
YP EventsThroughout YearRecognition at all YP Events (sponsor banner displayed)
West Coast Chapter (WCC) Quarterly NewsletterThroughout YearBusiness Card Size Ad in Quarterly Newsletter


Interested in volunteering with FWEA?

Click the link below to fill out an interest form today!

Volunteer Interest Form




UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

Jun
5
Feb
27

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

Chair
Pamela Kerns
CHA Companies

Vice Chair
Adriell Shrikissoon
Freese and Nichols

Treasurer
Samer Alkhatib
AECOM

Secretary
Bailey Soplinski
Mead & Hunt

Webmaster
Caryssa Joustra
Hazen and Sawyer

Ross Laguerre
Wright-Pierce

Content
Kris Samples
Mead & Hunt
Marco Loporcaro
HDR Inc

Special Events
David Demaree
Hazen and Sawyer
Alejandro Solanilla
AECOM
Kris Samples
Mead & Hunt

Volunteer/Public Outreach
Carlee Fullekamp
HDR Inc

Water Festival Chair
Melania Bautista
Carollo

Communications
Antonio Serbia
Halff

Membership Chair
Trina Halfhide
Hazen and Sawyer
Jayna Horton
Wade Trim

Utility Liaison
Trina Halfhide
Hazen and Sawyer
Mike Smith
Grissom and Smith
Matt Wotoweic
Pinellas County Utilities

Public Relations
Cove Capodice
Freese and Nichols
Pratika Patil
Mead & Hunt

YP Chair
Abby Burns
Wade Trim
Pratika Patil
Mead & Hunt

USF Representative
Jorge Calabria
Hazen and Sawyer
Kaylei Kambak
Tetra Tech

Member At Large
George Dick
Brown and Caldwell
Jayna Horton
Wade Trim
Mike Smith
Grissom and Smith
Trent D'Alessio
Stantec

Director At Large
Jody Barksdale
Carollo

SPONSORS