The members of ECWA’s Board of Commissioners wish to reinforce their commitment to improving the quality of life for the more than 165,000 residential and commercial customers who rely on the ECWA’s dependable service every day.
The ECWA operates solely for the benefit of its customers. We look forward to furthering our efforts to position the organization so as to continue to provide customers the efficient, quality and professional service they have come to expect from the ECWA.
Jerome D. Schad
Chair
Jerome D. Schad was appointed as a Commissioner to the ECWA in November 2013 and is serving his third term. A graduate of Geneva College, Duquesne University and the University at Buffalo Law School, Mr. Schad was admitted into law in New York State in 1972; his private practice legal career spans … Read More
Peggy A. LaGree
Vice Chair
Peggy A. LaGree was appointed as Commissioner to the Erie County Water Authority in April of 2020 and is serving her second term. Ms. LaGree has more than thirty (30) years of public service. She is a former Erie County administrator where she oversaw the Erie County Clerk’s Office for … Read More
Michele M. Iannello
Treasurer
Michele M. Iannello was appointed as Commissioner to the Erie County Water Authority in April of 2021 and is serving her second term. Ms. Iannello has significant experience in the public and private sectors and is very active in the community. She is a former Village of Kenmore Trustee and … Read More