Board Member since October 2014. Current term expires in December 2024
Chair: Human Relations Committee ~ Member: Public Affairs Committee

MSWD welcomed Mr. Duncan back to the Board of Directors by appointment on October 7, 2014. He previously served on the MSWD Board from 2005 to 2009, and has lived in Desert Hot Springs for more than 25 years. Mr. Duncan served in the US Marine Corps for 10 years then owned several businesses in the city. He also served on the Planning Commission. Randy has been involved held Board positions in the DHS Rotary Club, the DHS Boys and Girls Club, and is currently a member of the Board of the Cathedral City Senior Center. In his profession, he serves as Southwest Regional Advisor to the Board of United Healthcare.

Board Member since June 2010. Current term expires in December 2024
Chair: Finance Committee ~ Member: Executive Committee

Russ Martin is the current Vice President of the MSWD Board of Directors. Director Martin grew up in Long Beach, California where he attended Wilson High School, Long Beach Community College and Cal State Long Beach, majoring in art history. In 1968, he started a career in law enforcement with the Santa Monica Police Department. For the next three decades, Russ worked a wide range of assignments including Narcotics, Robbery-Homicide, Communications, Crime Prevention, Community Relations and Special Enforcement. His last assignment was to command the police sub-station in the busy downtown Third Street Promenade. Russ Martin retired from the Santa Monica PD in 2000 and was recognized for his service by the Governor of California and the President of the United States.

Russ has served on the board of directors or advisory boards of 10 organizations including the United Way, Westside Shelter Coalition, Claire Foundation for Substance Abuse, National Conference of Christians and Jews, and the Bay Area Hotel Security Association. He also chaired the City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission, serves on the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board and served two terms as its chair, and was appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to the San Gorgonio Pass Water Alliance. Russ has lived in Desert Hot Springs since 2006 with his wife Florence. His daughter, Jaclyn, graduated from Columbia College film school in Los Angeles and previously taught school in South Korea. Jaclyn returned to the U.S. and is now attending college in San Francisco pursuing her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. His daughter, Katie, graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in ancient history and now resides in Boston with her husband Evan and daughter Avery. Katie just recently blessed the family with grandson James.

Board Member since November 1988. Current term expires in December 2022
Chair: Executive Committee ~ Member: Human Relations Committee

President Wright also serves on the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission, holding the Eastern Riverside County Special District seat since 2012, prior to that served as alternate Commissioner. Nancy represents MSWD on the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Energy and Environmental Resources Committee and the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission. She is a founding member of the Desert Hot Groundwater Guardian’s and served on the National Groundwater Foundation Board from 2003 to 2011. From 2005 to 2007 Nancy served on the Salton Sea Advisory Committee under the California Natural Resources Secretary. Since 2000, Nancy has been appointed by three Governors to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region, where she serves as current Chair.

Nancy and her husband, Pete, own a local construction company since 1977. She has been active in community service since 1985 and a member of the Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club since 1987. From 1968 to 1972 she attended California State University, Long Beach, majoring in Health Science. Nancy moved to Desert Hot Springs in 1973 where she met and then in 1974 where she married her husband Pete and where they raised their two children.

Board Member since August 2017. Current term expires in December 2024
Chair: Public Affairs Committee ~ Member: Engineering Committee

Ivan Sewell was appointed to fill the seat of the late Mission Springs Water District Director, John H. Furbee, on August 21, 2017.

Ivan was born and raised in Desert Hot Springs and graduated from Desert Hot Springs High School. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications from Westwood College, he started a printing business with his wife Breanna.

Ivan was appointed to the Riverside Flood Control and Water Conservation District by the late Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit where he continues to serve as a Commissioner.

Ivan and his wife Breanna’s business, TOP Shop, was named the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 2015 Small Business of the Year. An active Rotary member, Ivan serves on the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Board, and the Youth Service, Rotary Scholarship, and Community Garden Committees. Ivan previously served as the Foundation Chair.

Board Member since December 2018. Current term expires in December 2022
Chair: Engineering Committee ~ Member: Finance Committee

Steve Grasha is dedicated to public service and community involvement in the Desert Hot Springs community, including The American Red Cross where he was recognized with the "Spirit of Excellence Award" presented for his work as Shelter Manager and Emergency Communications Officer during many National Disasters including the deadly Esperanza Fire that took the lives of Five Firefighters in Riverside County in 2006.

Retired today, Steve Grasha continues his fight for Mission Springs Water District ratepayers and system users while building many great relationships in our community both in his private and public partnerships.

While serving as President of TrueFog, USA and Chairman of The Riverside County Leadership Forum, in business, Steve is best known for creating the high-pressure stainless-steel misting systems that have become so popular around the world. Steve pioneered the industry right here in the Coachella Valley 40 years ago.

As an elected official, Steve Grasha is actively involved in public policymaking here in the Coachella Valley, California, and Nationally with over four decades of experience.

Steve Grasha continues to utilize his knowledge and leadership experience studying water policy, including water law and is strongly dedicated to maintaining high-quality water and ensuring adequate supplies benefiting all ratepayers and system users.

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