August 22, 2024
Arizona WestWater Forum set for Sept. 24
Join us at the Arizona WestWater Forum: How public-private partnerships maximize Arizona’s water resources.
This event will bring together experts, stakeholders, and leaders to discuss and address one of Arizona’s most pressing challenges: ensuring a sustainable water future in the face of continued growth, drought, and water shortages.
As Arizona’s population continues to expand, the need for innovative and collaborative solutions to augment our water resources has never been greater. The forum will highlight key initiatives and progress in public-private partnerships aimed at expanding Arizona’s water supplies, showcasing how private companies and investors can collaborate with public agencies to create cost-effective, long-term solutions.
SPACE IS LIMITED: RSVP and learn more about the agenda here: WestWaterForumArizona.eventbrite.com
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24th
Location: First Draft Book Bar, Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 4-6:30 PM (panel and Q&A from 4:30-5:30 PM)
Panelists
- David Bird, Garney Construction
As Vice President of Project Finance & Development, David spearheads Garney’s public-private partnership (P3) and private development initiatives and facilitates strategic partnerships with industry and equity partners. David is also responsible for corporate strategy and acquisitions.
David studied business finance at the University of Southern California before beginning his career in the finance world and is now based just outside of New York City. Before joining Garney, David spent 27 years at a large international bank that specializes in project finance and was a lender and financial advisor for Garney’s largest P3 project to date—the Vista Ridge Water Supply Project.
David is an expert in the funding and development of infrastructure projects and corporate finance. During the 10 years prior to joining Garney, he raised $22 billion for greenfield infrastructure projects and acquisitions.
- Chris Brooks, Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District
Chris Brooks is a Senior Policy Analyst for the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (part of the Central Arizona Project), where his work since 2014 has focused on acquiring and developing renewable water supplies to meet the replenishment obligations of CAGRD. Prior to joining CAP he worked as a consultant and water policy advisor for over 20 years. He has a B.S. in Hydrology and a J.D. from the University of Arizona.
- Elijah Tangenberg, Blue Commons
Elijah is a water resources expert whose work focuses on developing and implementing innovative water conservation programs. His work at CK Blueshift centers on creating partner relationships and strategies for BlueCommons, a first of its kind ‘Blue Bank’ focused on financing a new generation of water efficiency projects.
He has worked with municipalities, non-profits and businesses to rapidly create water-saving projects tailored to their goals and operations. He also has experience analyzing the efficacy of water markets and groundwater management organizations in the American West.
- Jessica Fox, WestWater Research
Jessica Fox is the Southwest Regional Director of WestWater Research, managing projects and business development efforts in the firm’s Phoenix office. With 15 years of dedicated experience in Arizona water policy and management, she stands at the forefront of water resource innovation in the region.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York, and a Master of Science in Sustainability from Arizona State University.