Board Members

The Southside Public Water Authority Board of Directors has over 140 combined years of service. Directors hold their respective positions for three (3) year terms.

Each December, Southside Public Water will notify the public of the upcoming board positions open for election. As pursuant to Article III, Paragraph IV of the Southside Public Water Authority By-Laws, a person wishing to be elected to the Board of Directors must make their intent known no later than thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the February meeting (held the second Tuesday in February of each year) by filing a form at the Authority office specifying the position that they intend to run for. In order to be eligible, the applicant must live on and be a member of the Southside Public Water Authority system.

 

John D. Pettie  Authority Attorney   September 2024 - Present 870-307-0050
Tim Thomas Director Position 1 Current Term: 2025 - 2028 870-307-3273
Gary Mize Director Position 7 Current Term: 2026 - 2029 870-307-1013
Fred Bufford Vice President Position 2 Current Term: 2024 - 2027 870-307-9107
Keith Harmon President Position 4 Current Term: 2024 - 2027 870-613-0954
Carolyn Hopping Secretary/Treasurer Position 6 Current Term: 2025 - 2028 501-940-5423
Rick Siler Director Position 3 Current Term: 2025 - 2028 870-613-2057
Fred Denison, Jr. Director Position 5 Current Term: 2024 - 2027 870-613-5239

 

The board positions have been numbered due to amendment to the by-laws.*