Industry Professional Assumes Chairman Position for WWEMA
First Woman Chair in 103 Year History
Loves Park, IL, January 2012 - The Board of Directors of the Water and Wastewater
Equipment Manufacturer's Association (WWEMA) has elected Deborah LaVelle to assume the
position of Chairman for its 2011-2012 term. LaVelle is the first woman to serve as Chairman in
the organization's 103 year history. Her role as Chairman includes serving on the Strategic
Planning and Executive committees and providing leadership to the organization. Deborah
brings over three decades of experience in the water and wastewater industry to the
organization where her knowledge and expertise will continue to complement the association's
mission and meeting its future goals.
Ms. LaVelle is currently employed by Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc. (Loves Park, IL) as the Vice
President of Marketing & Application Engineering. LaVelle has been with the company since
1986, serving in various management positions.
About WWEMA
WWEMA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1908 to represent the interests of companies who
manufacture products that are provided to the water and wastewater treatment industries. Its mission is to
inform, educate and provide leadership on the issues that affect the worldwide water and wastewater
equipment industry. WWEMA provides a vital link between its members and governmental and private
trade organizations, banking systems and utilities worldwide.
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