Board of Directors

PORA is efficiently guided by our elected Board of Directors and General Manager, with assistance from full and part-time employees and our committed volunteers. All board members are volunteers and generously devote hours to PORA’s operation and development. Board members also serve on a variety of committees and act as liaisons for the entire PORA Board, often bringing back critical information to be discussed. Join our board! Applications are Now being accepted.

Leadership. Teamwork.

Ralph Johnson
Board President & Treasurer, Ex officio board member of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce

Bob Miller
Vice President & Government Relations Chairman

Merlyn Carlson
Board Director

David Hunter
Board Director & Water Committee Chairman

Kate King
Board Director & Transit Committee Chairperson

Board of Director Meetings

Open Board Meetings

There are several open Board Meetings each year where the public is invited to attend. The open meetings are announced over social media, in PORA’s electronic newsletter and on PORA’s website.

These usually include:

September:
- New session Open meeting (postponed)
January:
- Annual update
April:
- Open meeting (Date postponed)
June:
- (Date postponed)

Monthly Board Meetings

The Board of Directors meets privately once a month.

PORA Bylaws 2020

Board of Directors

Ralph JohnsonBoard President & Treasurer, Ex officio board member of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce

Bob MillerVice President & Government Relations Chairman

Merlyn CarlsonBoard Director

David HunterBoard Director & Water Committee Chairman

Kate KingBoard Director & Transit Committee Chairperson