Volunteer leadership

Officers & Board of Directors

The Chebacco Lake & Watershed Association is led by neighbors who give their time freely to protect the lake, support stewardship, and strengthen the watershed community.

Volunteer leadership

Led by people who care about the lake

The Association is led by watershed residents and community volunteers with backgrounds in education, science, business, law, sustainability, conservation, finance, and lake life. Together, they help guide CLWA’s work across stewardship, advocacy, fundraising, education, and community engagement.

Volunteer ledLake residentsStewardshipCommunity service

Board members

Meet the volunteer board

Adam Bahret

Board Member

Essex

Area of responsibilityHead of Community Engagement

Member since2023

Lake living since2016

Adam brings a reliability and problem-solving mindset to the Association, combining professional experience with a lifelong appreciation for lakes, wetlands, wildlife, and family water activities.

Alan McCoy

Vice President

Essex

Area of responsibilityMembership, Lake Health

Member since2003

Lake living since1995

Alan has deep Essex roots and experience in education, athletics, sustainability, conservation, and community service.

Bette Viano

Board Member

Essex

Area of responsibilityLake Smart

Member since2021

Lake living since2017

Bette brings a human resources background and a passion for building community, lake restoration, fundraising, and LakeSmart-inspired shoreline practices.

Chip Selley

Board Member

Hamilton

Area of responsibilitySocial Media, Communication

Member since2025

Lake living since2024

Chip is a North Shore REALTOR, entrepreneur, beekeeper, lifelong environmentalist, and lake resident dedicated to improving lake health.

Dave Lash

President

Hamilton

Area of responsibilityLake Science, Lake Data

Member since1990

Lake living since1987

Dave has served on the board for much of his 38 years on the lake and brings deep experience in environmental planning, engineering, wetlands protection, development, and education consulting.

Kasia Padzik

Treasurer

Hamilton

Area of responsibilityFinancial Stewardship, Budgeting, Compliance

Member since2025

Lake living since2009

Kasia brings extensive nonprofit, health care, accounting, audit, and tax experience, including IRS Form 990 and nonprofit financial reporting expertise.

Kevin Tupper

Secretary

Hamilton

Area of responsibilityBoard Operations, Governance, 501c(3) Compliance

Member since2025

Lake living since2024

Kevin is a corporate attorney with experience in transactions, governance, nonprofit support, and a strong passion for water and winter sports.

Russ Camp

Board Member

Hamilton

Area of responsibilityWater Testing, Water Analysis, Lake Science

Member since2018

Lake living since1970

Russ brings decades of biology, botany, teaching, and research experience, along with a deep connection to the Chebacco Lake area.

Shirley Decker-Lucke

Board Member

Essex

Area of responsibilityVolunteers, Lake Smart

Member since2019

Lake living since2003

Shirley has lived on the lake for two decades and brings experience in scientific and scholarly publishing, local volunteering, and lake life.

Sue McLaughlin

Board Member

Hamilton

Member since1985

Lake living since1950

Sue has been connected to the lake since 1950 and has supported CLWA through newsletters, water testing, trail work, local history, and land management.

Protect Chebacco Lake

Board Member

Hamilton

Member since1985

Lake living since1950

Sue has been connected to the lake since 1950 and has supported CLWA through newsletters, water testing, trail work, local history, and land management.