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Leadership & Team

The People Behind NAFSMA

Dedicated professionals working to advance flood risk reduction, floodplain management, and stormwater solutions for communities across the nation.

NAFSMA Staff

Sunny Simpkins

Executive Director

Sunny is a seasoned professional in water resources management. Prior to NAFSMA, she served as deputy director for a levee district focused on permitting, project implementation, and government relations. Before joining as staff, she co-chaired the Flood Management Committee and served on NAFSMA's board. She holds a B.S. in Geology from UT Austin and M.S. from Portland State University.

Susan Gilson

Senior Policy Advisor

Susan has worked with NAFSMA since 1989, bringing extensive water resources policy expertise. She works closely with congressional staff and officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and FEMA on legislative and regulatory issues. She previously served as NAFSMA's Executive Director and was a managing associate at Carmen Group, Inc.

Jennifer Cole

Director of Operations

Jennifer joined NAFSMA in 2022, streamlining day-to-day operations and creating tools for staff and members. She previously worked at the Lower Colorado River Authority as a Hydrologist and at a large international consulting firm as a Geologist. She holds a B.S. in Hydrogeology from UT Austin.

Executive Committee

Providing strategic direction and organizational leadership

Jason Uhley

President

General Manager-Chief Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

Jason has served the District for 26 years since joining as a Junior Engineer and is a strong advocate for integrated approaches to stormwater management.

MaryLynn Lodor

Vice President

General Manager, Miami Conservancy District

MaryLynn was appointed as MCD's 11th general manager with overall responsibility for approximately 45 employees engaged in flood protection and water resource preservation.

Dan Buhman

Secretary

General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District

An award-winning leader with 20+ years in the water industry. Dan oversees the District's 400+ employees, $190M+ annual budget, and nearly $500M capital program.

Dr. Tina Petersen

Treasurer

Executive Director, Harris County Flood Control District

Dr. Petersen directs the Flood Control District's mission to plan, implement, and maintain projects that reduce the risk of flooding for the greater Houston region.