Corporate Advisory Council
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Lowell Lampen
Director-Engineering, Wellness Products, Kohler Co. (WI)
Board Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Chair: AWE Corporate Advisory Council
Lowell Lampen has worked in engineering and product development leadership roles throughout his career with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry from OEM and supplier perspectives, and the past 15 years in the plumbing industry with Kohler Company. At Kohler, he served as Director-Engineering, Sanitary Products within the Americas and led Strategic Technology Partnerships for the Kitchen & Bath Group. Currently he serves as Director-Engineering, Wellness Products for Kohler. Throughout his tenure at Kohler, he has gained experience in the design and development of kitchen & bathroom fixtures and the many challenges which surround them. Further, Lowell has a passion for reducing our environmental impact and improving water sustainability. Beyond Kohler and AWE’s Board of Directors, he currently serves on PMI’s Board of Directors as well. He has also served in leadership capacities on boards of two religious institutions.
Lowell earned an M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Human Factors Specialization) from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in the area of psychology.
Board Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Chair: AWE Corporate Advisory Council
Lowell Lampen has worked in engineering and product development leadership roles throughout his career with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry from OEM and supplier perspectives, and the past 15 years in the plumbing industry with Kohler Company. At Kohler, he served as Director-Engineering, Sanitary Products within the Americas and led Strategic Technology Partnerships for the Kitchen & Bath Group. Currently he serves as Director-Engineering, Wellness Products for Kohler. Throughout his tenure at Kohler, he has gained experience in the design and development of kitchen & bathroom fixtures and the many challenges which surround them. Further, Lowell has a passion for reducing our environmental impact and improving water sustainability. Beyond Kohler and AWE’s Board of Directors, he currently serves on PMI’s Board of Directors as well. He has also served in leadership capacities on boards of two religious institutions.
Lowell earned an M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Human Factors Specialization) from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in the area of psychology.
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Troy Benavidez
Leader, Government Relations and Policy, LIXIL (PA)
Board Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Troy Benavidez is the leader, government relations and policy, LIXIL International. As a member of the leadership team, he works to cohesively represent and protect the Company’s interests in global public policy matters to support near and long-term objectives. Troy has a wealth of experience in federal, state and international government relations, policy and public affairs strategy development. In his career, he served in various corporate and global public affairs roles for the pharmaceutical industry at Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Previously, he held a variety of positions within state and federal government with staff roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S Senate. Troy holds an MBA from Drexel University and a B.S. in political science and economics from Colorado College.
Board Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Troy Benavidez is the leader, government relations and policy, LIXIL International. As a member of the leadership team, he works to cohesively represent and protect the Company’s interests in global public policy matters to support near and long-term objectives. Troy has a wealth of experience in federal, state and international government relations, policy and public affairs strategy development. In his career, he served in various corporate and global public affairs roles for the pharmaceutical industry at Pfizer and AstraZeneca. Previously, he held a variety of positions within state and federal government with staff roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S Senate. Troy holds an MBA from Drexel University and a B.S. in political science and economics from Colorado College.
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Fernando Fernandez
Senior Director of Codes and Standards, TOTO USA, Inc. (CA)
Inaugural Member
Fernando Fernandez is the Senior Director of Codes and Standards at Toto USA, Inc. During his 27 year career in the industry, his work has greatly focused on aspects of product design, testing, and compliance. His role entails directing Toto’s regulatory affairs and conformity compliance program in the Americas including managing activities related to standards development and water efficiency initiatives. He has helped champion the cause in Toto’s role as a major industry leader in high-performance, water-efficient plumbing products.During his tenure at Toto, Fernando has also served on the Board of Directors for the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) and was Board President in 2015. He was re-elected to the Board and is currently serving his second term with PMI as the Technical Liaison to the Board. One of his most significant accomplishments was being part of a multi-industry, collaborative effort to support the California Energy Commission on updated changes to the Appliance Efficiency Regulations during a time of one of California’s worst multi-year droughts.Fernando has also been an avid supporter of water efficiency advocacy. He has lobbied to advance sustainability measures at both State and Federal levels meeting with representatives to further the cause. He has been involved in promoting the U.S. EPA WaterSense® program since its development and inception in 2006 and continues to support water efficient measures as a corporate representative and member of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH).
Inaugural Member
Fernando Fernandez is the Senior Director of Codes and Standards at Toto USA, Inc. During his 27 year career in the industry, his work has greatly focused on aspects of product design, testing, and compliance. His role entails directing Toto’s regulatory affairs and conformity compliance program in the Americas including managing activities related to standards development and water efficiency initiatives. He has helped champion the cause in Toto’s role as a major industry leader in high-performance, water-efficient plumbing products.During his tenure at Toto, Fernando has also served on the Board of Directors for the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) and was Board President in 2015. He was re-elected to the Board and is currently serving his second term with PMI as the Technical Liaison to the Board. One of his most significant accomplishments was being part of a multi-industry, collaborative effort to support the California Energy Commission on updated changes to the Appliance Efficiency Regulations during a time of one of California’s worst multi-year droughts.Fernando has also been an avid supporter of water efficiency advocacy. He has lobbied to advance sustainability measures at both State and Federal levels meeting with representatives to further the cause. He has been involved in promoting the U.S. EPA WaterSense® program since its development and inception in 2006 and continues to support water efficient measures as a corporate representative and member of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH).
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Warren Gorowitz
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Hunter Industries (CA)
Inaugural Member
Warren S. Gorowitz, director of corporate social responsibility at Hunter Industries, is a 27-year respected industry leader, and water efficiency and sustainability professional. He sits on numerous industry association boards and is a speaker and expert on issues related to water and sustainability in the Green Industry.
Warren provides global leadership and strategic direction in all areas of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hunter Industries, including Hunter’s corporate social responsibility report, employee volunteer and community development programs, and Hunter’s Charitable Giving Committee. He previously served as Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply Vice President of Sustainability and maintained oversight of all sustainability initiatives and Sustainable Solutions product at Ewing.
Warren is an Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and received an Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He currently is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainability
Warren is on the Executive Committee of the Irrigation Innovation Consortium, a Professional Grounds Management Society Board Member, and a Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos Board of Directors. Warren is Past President of the Irrigation Association and a Past Founding Board Member of the Alliance for Water Efficiency.
Inaugural Member
Warren S. Gorowitz, director of corporate social responsibility at Hunter Industries, is a 27-year respected industry leader, and water efficiency and sustainability professional. He sits on numerous industry association boards and is a speaker and expert on issues related to water and sustainability in the Green Industry.
Warren provides global leadership and strategic direction in all areas of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hunter Industries, including Hunter’s corporate social responsibility report, employee volunteer and community development programs, and Hunter’s Charitable Giving Committee. He previously served as Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply Vice President of Sustainability and maintained oversight of all sustainability initiatives and Sustainable Solutions product at Ewing.
Warren is an Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and received an Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He currently is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainability
Warren is on the Executive Committee of the Irrigation Innovation Consortium, a Professional Grounds Management Society Board Member, and a Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos Board of Directors. Warren is Past President of the Irrigation Association and a Past Founding Board Member of the Alliance for Water Efficiency.
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Russ Horner
President, Water Management, Inc. (VA)
Inaugural Member
Russ co-founded Water Management, Inc. in 1980. As a water practitioner and someone that is passionate about saving water, Russ provides hands-on technical assistance and advisory services to clients in the areas of water conservation, water demand management, and best management practices. He has been responsible for auditing, pricing, designing, and implementing thousands of guaranteed savings programs over the past 40 years.
In addition, Russ has assisted residential, commercial, and industrial clients in developing strategies, analyzing water data to determine consumption patterns, and forecasts for their specific geographical regions. He has also worked closely with utilities in developing protocols for water assessments, leak detection, conservation techniques, and meter testing. Russ is happily married, a proud father, and an active member in his church. He is an Eagle Scout and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Zoology and Master of Business in Science and Technology from George Washington University.
Inaugural Member
Russ co-founded Water Management, Inc. in 1980. As a water practitioner and someone that is passionate about saving water, Russ provides hands-on technical assistance and advisory services to clients in the areas of water conservation, water demand management, and best management practices. He has been responsible for auditing, pricing, designing, and implementing thousands of guaranteed savings programs over the past 40 years.
In addition, Russ has assisted residential, commercial, and industrial clients in developing strategies, analyzing water data to determine consumption patterns, and forecasts for their specific geographical regions. He has also worked closely with utilities in developing protocols for water assessments, leak detection, conservation techniques, and meter testing. Russ is happily married, a proud father, and an active member in his church. He is an Eagle Scout and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Zoology and Master of Business in Science and Technology from George Washington University.
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Shannon Quinn
Global Water Stewardship Leader, Procter & Gamble (OH)
Inaugural Member
Dedicated to embedding sustainability and sound science into business decisions, Shannon has studied and worked in the field of environmental planning, safety, and sustainability for 10 years. Her current role as Procter & Gamble's (P&G) Global Water Stewardship Leader allows her to guide the development of corporate water policies, cultivate external partnerships, and create innovative processes that will prepare the Company for the future.
She received her B.S. in Biology and International Studies from The Ohio State University before spending a year teaching English and American Culture in Seville, Spain. Upon her return to the United States, she enrolled in the University of Cincinnati, DAAP, and received her Master of Community Planning degree with a focus in Environmental Planning in 2011 before starting with P&G.
Inaugural Member
Dedicated to embedding sustainability and sound science into business decisions, Shannon has studied and worked in the field of environmental planning, safety, and sustainability for 10 years. Her current role as Procter & Gamble's (P&G) Global Water Stewardship Leader allows her to guide the development of corporate water policies, cultivate external partnerships, and create innovative processes that will prepare the Company for the future.
She received her B.S. in Biology and International Studies from The Ohio State University before spending a year teaching English and American Culture in Seville, Spain. Upon her return to the United States, she enrolled in the University of Cincinnati, DAAP, and received her Master of Community Planning degree with a focus in Environmental Planning in 2011 before starting with P&G.