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District Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners consists of three members – President, Vice President and Secretary – to serve as the governing body for the District. Each member is elected by residents within the District, and each member serves a 6-year term with elections held every two years. (RCW 57.12.010)

Norm Harker

President
Norm Harker

Figuring out what’s fair to District ratepayers and employees is what keeps Norm Harker interested in setting short and long-range policy for the District. An elected District Commissioner with more than 20-years of experience, he’s well suited to work with the District.

After receiving a B.S. in civil engineering from Idaho State University, he began his career working for the Highway Department of the State of Oregon; in addition, he has worked in other governmental positions and for private engineering companies. He is a licensed Professional Engineer who owns and operates Harker Engineering.

As commissioner, Harker says he’s seen two major challenges—the building boom and then the building bust. He looks for the District to be successful in dealing with both. During growth, he and the other commissioners recommended setting aside reserve funds that are serving the District well during the economic recession.

Working for more than a decade with the District, Harker said that he has seen great strides in the District’s customer service and more coordination with regional agencies. What does he foresee for the District? “More demands on the system, a greater need for reliable sewer service and ways to provide it fairly,” he said.

Dan Clark

Vice President
Dan Clark

As a retired wastewater professional, newly elected Commissioner Dan Clark knows how important wastewater is to public health and economic development in our community. “Water is Life and not unlimited”, says Clark.

The District is challenged with the operation and maintenance of a regional, sophisticated wastewater system in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. Helping the District to responsibly navigate through the seemingly never-ending challenges they encounter is a key objective of Commissioner Clark. He’s confident that he can help guide the District in setting policies that will further its continued success and maintain compliance with all current and future regulations. His experience with local, state, and federal regulators will prove to be a valuable asset to the District.

“The rate payers deserve an effective and efficient system, no less.” says Clark. And with proper planning, the District will continue to be the best service provider for its current customers and likely others in the region in the future. Successfully managing the wastewater system takes a team of skilled professionals. Clark also looks forward to helping the District work with others in the community to provide opportunities for the recruitment, selection, and retention of a skilled, local workforce.

Commissioner Clark has lived in Clark County most of his life and enjoys spending time outdoors. He is excited about the opportunity to give back to his community in a meaningful way as a District Commissioner. As he steps into elected office, he’ll be relying on nearly 40 years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and collection systems to help him be successful in his new role.

He and his wife have lived in the Lakeshore area for over 42 years, raising a son and daughter. Clark has assisted his wife in running a successful small business in the area for over 40 years. He has a passion for his work and understands the importance of our water resources and environment.

Denny Kiggins

Secretary
Denny Kiggins

At 78 years of age, Denny Kiggins shows no signs of slowing down. He retired in December 2016 after working 50 years in the specialty packaging business. He has been on the Board of Clark Regional Wastewater District since 2000, serving the community in which he has lived for many years.

Kiggins states that one of his favorite aspects of serving as a Commissioner is working with customers and especially the employees of the District. “These employees are a group of individuals who not only are productive but are always looking for ways to improve the District.

Kiggins looks forward to continue the great work done at the District. Many good projects have been completed, and the District’s rates are currently the lowest in the county.

“Our largest achievement is regionalization with the Discovery Corridor Wastewater Transmission System.” The multi-phase project provided conveyance of wastewater from Ridgefield and portions of the I-5 Discovery Corridor to the Salmon Creek Wastewater Management System. The investment to connect our communities and stimulate next-level economic growth was the result of collaborative, multi-agency planning that spanned nearly a decade. The project opened up huge economic development in that area. It’s the kind of project and relationship building that Kiggins looks forward to continuing in the coming years.

He and his family have lived in the Hazel Dell area for more than 50 years. He enjoys traveling with his wife when time permits; they both also love working in their yard. Supporting his six sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren in all of their activities is a definite highlight of his life.

Former Board Members

  • Sam Wasson served as Commissioner from 1958-1962
  • George VanBiber served as Commissioner from 1958-1963
  • Richard Marshall served as Commissioner from 1958-1960
  • Laurence Wright served as Commissioner from 1959-1960
  • John Gretsch served as Commissioner from 1960-1970
  • James Sweiberg served as Commissioner from 1962-1981
  • Robert Sommer served as Commissioner from 1964-1976
  • Gale Marshall served as Commissioner from 1970-1979
  • Leon Pagel served as Commissioner from 1976-1986
  • Robert Wiesmann served as Commissioner from 1979-1997
  • William Lothspeich served as Commissioner from 1982-1999
  • William Herrick served as Commissioner from 1987-1996
  • Neil Kimsey served as Commissioner from 1996-2025
  • Norm Harker was elected Commissioner in 1998
  • Denny Kiggins was elected Commissioner in 2000
  • Dan Clark was elected Commissioner in 2025

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Board of Commissioners

District Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners consists of three members – President, Vice President and Secretary – to serve as the governing body for the District. Each member is elected by residents within the District, and each member serves a 6-year term with elections held every two years. (RCW 57.12.010)

Norm Harker

President
Norm Harker

Figuring out what’s fair to District ratepayers and employees is what keeps Norm Harker interested in setting short and long-range policy for the District. An elected District Commissioner with more than 20-years of experience, he’s well suited to work with the District.

After receiving a B.S. in civil engineering from Idaho State University, he began his career working for the Highway Department of the State of Oregon; in addition, he has worked in other governmental positions and for private engineering companies. He is a licensed Professional Engineer who owns and operates Harker Engineering.

As commissioner, Harker says he’s seen two major challenges—the building boom and then the building bust. He looks for the District to be successful in dealing with both. During growth, he and the other commissioners recommended setting aside reserve funds that are serving the District well during the economic recession.

Working for more than a decade with the District, Harker said that he has seen great strides in the District’s customer service and more coordination with regional agencies. What does he foresee for the District? “More demands on the system, a greater need for reliable sewer service and ways to provide it fairly,” he said.

Dan Clark

Vice President
Dan Clark

As a retired wastewater professional, newly elected Commissioner Dan Clark knows how important wastewater is to public health and economic development in our community. “Water is Life and not unlimited”, says Clark.

The District is challenged with the operation and maintenance of a regional, sophisticated wastewater system in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. Helping the District to responsibly navigate through the seemingly never-ending challenges they encounter is a key objective of Commissioner Clark. He’s confident that he can help guide the District in setting policies that will further its continued success and maintain compliance with all current and future regulations. His experience with local, state, and federal regulators will prove to be a valuable asset to the District.

“The rate payers deserve an effective and efficient system, no less.” says Clark. And with proper planning, the District will continue to be the best service provider for its current customers and likely others in the region in the future. Successfully managing the wastewater system takes a team of skilled professionals. Clark also looks forward to helping the District work with others in the community to provide opportunities for the recruitment, selection, and retention of a skilled, local workforce.

Commissioner Clark has lived in Clark County most of his life and enjoys spending time outdoors. He is excited about the opportunity to give back to his community in a meaningful way as a District Commissioner. As he steps into elected office, he’ll be relying on nearly 40 years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and collection systems to help him be successful in his new role.

He and his wife have lived in the Lakeshore area for over 42 years, raising a son and daughter. Clark has assisted his wife in running a successful small business in the area for over 40 years. He has a passion for his work and understands the importance of our water resources and environment.

Denny Kiggins

Secretary
Denny Kiggins

At 78 years of age, Denny Kiggins shows no signs of slowing down. He retired in December 2016 after working 50 years in the specialty packaging business. He has been on the Board of Clark Regional Wastewater District since 2000, serving the community in which he has lived for many years.

Kiggins states that one of his favorite aspects of serving as a Commissioner is working with customers and especially the employees of the District. “These employees are a group of individuals who not only are productive but are always looking for ways to improve the District.

Kiggins looks forward to continue the great work done at the District. Many good projects have been completed, and the District’s rates are currently the lowest in the county.

“Our largest achievement is regionalization with the Discovery Corridor Wastewater Transmission System.” The multi-phase project provided conveyance of wastewater from Ridgefield and portions of the I-5 Discovery Corridor to the Salmon Creek Wastewater Management System. The investment to connect our communities and stimulate next-level economic growth was the result of collaborative, multi-agency planning that spanned nearly a decade. The project opened up huge economic development in that area. It’s the kind of project and relationship building that Kiggins looks forward to continuing in the coming years.

He and his family have lived in the Hazel Dell area for more than 50 years. He enjoys traveling with his wife when time permits; they both also love working in their yard. Supporting his six sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren in all of their activities is a definite highlight of his life.

Former Board Members

  • Sam Wasson served as Commissioner from 1958-1962
  • George VanBiber served as Commissioner from 1958-1963
  • Richard Marshall served as Commissioner from 1958-1960
  • Laurence Wright served as Commissioner from 1959-1960
  • John Gretsch served as Commissioner from 1960-1970
  • James Sweiberg served as Commissioner from 1962-1981
  • Robert Sommer served as Commissioner from 1964-1976
  • Gale Marshall served as Commissioner from 1970-1979
  • Leon Pagel served as Commissioner from 1976-1986
  • Robert Wiesmann served as Commissioner from 1979-1997
  • William Lothspeich served as Commissioner from 1982-1999
  • William Herrick served as Commissioner from 1987-1996
  • Neil Kimsey served as Commissioner from 1996-2025
  • Norm Harker was elected Commissioner in 1998
  • Denny Kiggins was elected Commissioner in 2000
  • Dan Clark was elected Commissioner in 2025