Staff

David J. Guy, President

David Guy has devoted the past several decades to advancing economic interests that promote the conservation of California's special places and their precious water and land. David works closely with Congress, the state legislature and state and federal agencies to further NCWA's mission - to advance the economic, social and environmental sustainability of Northern California by enhancing and preserving its water rights, supplies, and water quality. [read more]

Todd Manley, Director of Government Relations

Todd Manley is the Northern California Water Association's (NCWA) Director of Government Relations. Todd works with NCWA members on issues at the federal, state and local levels. He also coordinates with government agencies, urban and agricultural water interests, and environmental organizations on various issues, including legislative negotiations, appropriations, Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan implementation, Sacramento Valley Water Management Agreement, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), Endangered Species Act regulations, water use efficiency and groundwater management. [read more]

Ida Otterson Noey, Administrator

Ida Otterson Noey is NCWA's Administrator. Ida has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Sonoma State University. Prior to working at NCWA, Ida was employed with CrossCheck, Inc. as a legal clerk, assisting corporate counsel and legal staff. Ida is a lifelong resident of Northern California. Her family has farmed rice in the Sacramento Valley for four generations, and she now lives in West Sacramento with her husband. [read more]

Bruce Houdesheldt, Director of Regulatory Affairs

Bruce Houdesheldt came to the Northern California Water Association after three and a half years securing regulatory approvals and planning entitlements for Lennar Communities, the land development arm of Lennar a national builder operating in 14 states. As Project Planning Manager, Bruce was responsible for managing legal and technical consultant teams to secure entitlement approval for projects ranging in size from 40 - 815 acres requiring approval of wetlands delineations and permits, drainage studies, water supply allocation, and water quality permits. [read more]

Danyella Herrera, Administrative Assistant