Panelist

Trish Ouei

Director of Public Affairs Beaver Water District

Trish Ouei (Way) of Rogers is the Director of Public Affairs. She has an extensive background in public education and outreach, training and development, program planning, and public participation and involvement in pollution prevention, water quality, watersheds, and stormwater issues. She has served on several nonprofit boards including the Arkansas Environmental Education Association and the Beaver Watershed Alliance most recently. Ouei has a Master of Education in Education Technology from the University of Arkansas, a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas and is a nationally Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s 2016 Ginger Tatom - Water Quality Professional Award and a 2011 Communications Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents.

Speaking at

Thu 21 Nov 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time Record Downtown, Record North

NWA Regional Infrastructure Workshop

Mr. John McCurdy, City of Rogers

Trish Ouei, Beaver Water District

Mr. Tim Conklin, NWA Housing Committee & Regional Planning Commission

Type Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees Separate Registration Required

Join us for an in-depth exploration of regional utilities and collaboration efforts at the Place Summit’s Regional Infrastructure Workshop. This session brings together key stakeholders from across Northwest Arkansas to share insights, foster connections, and develop strategies for addressing the region’s growing infrastructure needs. Attendees will hear presentations from experts representing major regional planning and utility organizations, followed by interactive panel discussions and breakout sessions.

Key Topics Covered:

NWARPC Vision 2050: An overview of regional planning initiatives and long-term infrastructure goals.

Beaver Water District: A focused look at water resource management and sustainability efforts.

Stormwater Management: Insights into stormwater solutions and how local governments are responding to environmental challenges.

Utility Departments: Updates from local utility providers on current projects and future collaboration opportunities.

Trish Ouei

Director of Public Affairs Beaver Water District

Speaking at

NWA Regional Infrastructure Workshop

Three days of innovation, insights, and meaningful connections.

Join us in Fayetteville, Arkansas on November 12-14, 2025