Meet our staff

Terry Jeffery

District Administrator

tjeffery@rpbcwd.org

Terry has been with the District since 2017. He makes certain the District has the staff and resources necessary to fulfill the policies of the Board of Managers. He represents the District when engaging other units of government. 

Amy Bakkum

Office Administrator

abakkum@rpbcwd.org

Amy has been with the District since 2019. She maintains the financials, assists the District Administrator, and provides general office support.

Zach Dickhausen

Natural Resources Coordinator

zdickhausen@rpbcwd.org

Zach joined the team in 2016 and carries out wetland assessments and monitoring within the District. He assists with matters relating to the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and development of the District's wetland restoration/monitoring program.

Liz Forbes

Communications Manager

lforbes@rpbcwd.org

Liz joined RPBCWD in 2021. She’s responsible for grant coordination, outreach planning, and coordination with the Citizen Advisory Committee.

Eleanor Mahon

Community Engagement Coordinator

emahon@rpbcwd.org

Eleanor joined the team in 2021. She coordinates district events and trainings, runs the social media channels, and leads the watershed education program.

Josh Maxwell

Water Resources Coordinator

jmaxwell@rpbcwd.org

Josh has been with the District since 2014. He directs and manages the District’s Water Quality Monitoring Program, which includes the collection, analysis and reporting of data from District waterbodies, and the development of specialty water quality monitoring projects.

Dylan Monahan

Administrative Assistant

dmonahan@rpbcwd.org

Dylan joined the District in 2023. He supports the District in various administrative tasks, including assisting with Board meetings and monthly financial duties. He also provides support by greeting the public and responding to various questions and concerns.

Mat Nicklay

Natural Resources Technician

mnicklay@rpbcwd.org

Mat has worn many hats in the District since he joined as an intern in 2017. He's often found inspecting permitted construction sites to ensure compliance with erosion control and prevention rules. He also helps with data collection, fish surveys, and work in the wetlands.

Alaina Portoghese

Communications Specialist

aportoghese@rpbcwd.org

Alaina joined the District full time in September 2023 following her one-year GreenCorps term. She develops GIS maps to analyze and visualize data, and develops graphics that are used for outreach and events.