COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Technical Fellow

Harold Hunter

Harold Hunter, Technical Fellow for the Community Infrastructure Team, joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 1994 and brings nearly 40 years of experience working with community water and wastewater systems. In his role, he provides technical expertise, coordinates funding partnerships, mentors staff, and collaborates with federal, state, philanthropic, and partner agencies to advance critical infrastructure projects and strengthen CU’s presence across the region.

Harold holds a bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Middle Tennessee State University.

East Regional Area Director

Alexander Brandon

Alexander Brandon is the East Regional Area Director for Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited (CU). Alexander joined Communities Unlimited in 2010 and manages the business operations for Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Alexander has worked with community management systems for more than 15 years. He has been a Certified Water Operator licensed by the State of Mississippi since 2003. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Mississippi State in 2001. Alexander lives in Brandon, Mississippi.

Louisiana State Coordinator

Chris Brunson

Chris Brunson, State Coordinator – Louisiana Community Infrastructure located in Dry Prong, joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 2001 as an Operations Management Specialist before being promoted in 2019. In his role, Chris supervises and supports a three-person team in Louisiana.

With nearly 40 years of experience, he also provides onsite technical assistance, training, and strategic guidance to rural community water and wastewater systems, ensuring they are on the path to long-term sustainability. Chris holds Louisiana Class IV licenses in all five areas of water and wastewater.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Annie Chiodo

Annie Chiodo is a Community Infrastructure Consultant at Communities Unlimited (CU) and is based in Waynesboro, Tennessee. She joined CU in 2014 and has more than 20 years of experience working with community management systems.

Annie specializes in providing on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems. She works with communities to address challenges related to planning, finance, utility operations, and administrative needs. She holds a Class III Tennessee Water Treatment License and a Class II (Inflow & Infiltration) Tennessee Water Distribution License.

Alabama State Coordinator

Dinah Foreman

Dinah Foreman, State Coordinator for Alabama Community Infrastructure, joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 2015. She brings more than 26 years of experience working with community water and wastewater systems. Dinah is a Certified Water and Wastewater Operator in Alabama and has held a wastewater certification in Louisiana since 1999. She has also served as a certified community infrastructure trainer since 2003.

In her role, Dinah supervises and supports a team of three in Alabama, helping strengthen critical partnerships and advance professional relationships that support community infrastructure systems.

Arkansas State Coordinator

Tonya Kendrix

Tonya Kendrix started with Communities Unlimited (CU) in January 2023 as a Community Infrastructure Management Specialist. She is the Arkansas State Coordinator for the Infrastructure Team, where she supervises and supports a three-member staff. She also provides onsite technical assistance and training to rural community management systems with water and wastewater disposal problems and needs.

Before coming to CU, Tonya served as the Alderwoman and Mayor for the City of Hermitage. Tonya has a master’s in science of nursing from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Tonya lives in Hermitage, Arkansas.

Texas Area Director

Kurt Grant

Kurt Grant is the Area Director for Texas Community Infrastructure at Communities Unlimited (CU), where he oversees infrastructure staff and supports rural water and wastewater systems across the state. Based in Amarillo, he joined CU in 2020 as a Community Management Specialist.

Previously, Kurt worked with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission as a Local Government Services Specialist, serving as contract City Manager for Timbercreek Canyon. He has administered Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and completed grant administration training through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Kurt holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas Tech University and an associate degree in business administration from South Plains College.

Mississippi State Coordinator

Shannon McCranie

Shannon McCranie, Mississippi State Coordinator for Community Infrastructure, is in Southaven, Mississippi, and joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 2019 as a Community Management Specialist. Shannon is responsible for leading her three-member team across the state of Mississippi in providing community technical assistance and training to small communities and/or existing water/wastewater systems.

Shannon received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2015.

Central Regional Area Director

Julie Hudgins

Julie Hudgins, Area Director for our Central Region, is located in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 2018. Julie has worked with Community Management Systems for over 28 years, with 15 years’ experience as a Chief Financial Officer and four years as General Manager of a Utilities Authority. She supervises and supports the staff in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana to ensure the development of critical, external, and professional relationships/partnerships are maintained.

Julie has been a Certified Water and Wastewater Operator licensed by the State of Oklahoma since 2019.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and majoring in Finance Management from University of Arkansas in 1995.

Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant

Richard King

Richard King is a Senior Consultant with the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU), based in Bastrop, Louisiana. He joined CU in 2001 as a Community Management Specialist.

Richard has more than 20 years of experience working with community management systems. He holds a Class IV Louisiana Professional Water Operator license in Water Production, Treatment, and Distribution. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1973 after serving a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Manager Grant Compliance & Quality Assurance

Teresa Vite Perez

Teresa Vite-Perez, Manager of Grant Compliance & Quality Assurance, joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in March 2021. She oversees federal, state, and philanthropic grant and contract compliance across the Community Infrastructure Department. Teresa leads standardized compliance processes, conducts portfolio-level analysis, and coordinates with Area Directors, Finance, and program staff to manage a multi-state grant portfolio and strengthen reporting systems.

She studied English at the University of Arkansas – Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Stacey Scarce

Stacey Scarce joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in October 2022 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant in Lafayette, LA. She assists rural community water systems with technical, managerial, and financial assessments to improve their infrastructure. She is responsible for ensuring proper project implementation, reporting, administration, and planning of community infrastructure projects.

Stacey has a BA in Elementary Education and a BS in General Studies from the University of Southwestern LA.

Tennessee State Coordinator

Robert Kelley

Robert Kelley joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in October 2020 and now serves as the Tennessee State Coordinator, where he supervises and supports a three-person team. He provides technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, helping communities strengthen technical, managerial, and financial capacity and access capital for infrastructure improvements.

Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is based in Greenfield, Tennessee.

Oklahoma State Coordinator

Lucas Guinn

Lucas Guinn is the Oklahoma State Coordinator for Communities Unlimited’s Community Infrastructure Team. He oversees and supervises the Oklahoma staff and continues to provide onsite technical, managerial, financial, and infrastructure development capacity building assistance and training to small community management systems.

Lucas joined CU in April 2022. He has over 20 years of experience working with water and wastewater. Before coming to CU, Lucas worked for Oklahoma Rural Water Association as a Water Circuit Rider. Lucas lives in Westville, OK.

Training Project Manager

Lorraine Magee

Lorraine Magee, Training Project Manager, is based in Monticello, Mississippi, and joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in 2018. She is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering training across the Infrastructure Team’s seven-state region.

Lorraine has nearly a decade of experience working with community management systems. She also provides on-site technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems in Mississippi, supporting their technical, managerial, and financial needs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, and obtained her MSDH Class C Water Operator’s Certification in 2019.

West Texas State Coordinator

Kayley Poston

Kayley Poston joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in October 2022 as a Community Management Technician in Temple, Texas. She is now the West Texas State Coordinator for Community Infrastructure.

In her current role, Kayley works closely with West Texas staff to help achieve goals set by the Area Director. She builds relationships with systems in need of assistance and collaborates with her team to identify and implement the best solutions for each community. Kayley also helps ensure that systems remain in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Jorge Negrete

Jorge Negrete is a Community Infrastructure Consultant for Communities Unlimited (CU) in South Texas. He assists rural community water systems with technical, managerial, and financial assessments to improve their infrastructure. He conducts data synthesis, research, and data collection for water and wastewater projects.

Before coming to CU, Jorge worked with city stakeholders and engineers to find solutions to water sewer improvement in Webb County Colonias. Jorge has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Cherub Alford

Cherub Alford is a Consultant for the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU). In her role, Cherub provides on-site technical assistance services to small communities and/or existing small water/wastewater facilities serving rural areas to address public water supply and wastewater disposal problems in the state. Cherub prepares research and provides reports detailing the technical assistance to each project community.

Cherub graduated from the University of Louisiana –Monroe in 2001 with a Major in Journalism. She has a background in communication, project planning, and funding. She has a passion for community development and growing rural communities. Cherub lives in Crossett, Arkansas.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Chad Brown

Chad Brown is a Community Infrastructure Consultant based in Tyler, Texas, and joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in February 2021. He provides technical, managerial, and financial assistance to rural water and wastewater systems.

Prior to joining CU, Chad spent four years with the City of Raleigh (NC) Public Utilities. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served with the 2-13th Aviation Regiment during Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and the 2nd Infantry Division as part of the United Nations Command Security Battalion–Joint Security Area in South Korea. He was honorably discharged in 2013.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Bria Hines

Bria Hines joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in November 2022 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant and is based in Alabama. She works with communities to support project management, financial, operational, and budgeting needs.

Prior to CU, Bria served as a Senior Team Lead and Disability Support Specialist with Fisk University’s Academic Excellence and Student Performance (AESP) program. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Montevallo in Alabama.

Source Water Project Manager

Brett Capps

Brett Capps is the Source Water Project Manager for the Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU). In his role, Brett oversees CU’s Personal Well Program. Find out more about our Personal Well Program. He joined CU as a Community Infrastructure Management Specialist in January 2022.

Previously, Brett worked as a Wellsite Geologist for Impac Exploration Specialties. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in May 2021.

Infrastructure Development Project Manager

Alex Goodyear

Alex Goodyear joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in October 2022 as an Infrastructure Development Project Manager. Alex assists in community system project assignments and infrastructure development. He is responsible for assisting in community system project assignments and infrastructure development milestone phases. Alex assists in the predevelopment and application processing for grants that benefit communities in EPA Region 6.

Before coming to CU, Alex worked as a Loan Technician for the United States Department of Agriculture. Alex lives in Breaux, Louisiana.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Allen Spradling

Allen Spradling came to Communities Unlimited (CU) in May 2023 as a Consultant for the Infrastructure Team. Allen works with our communities to assist them with their water and wastewater needs. He provides onsite technical, managerial, financial, and infrastructure development capacity building assistance and training to small community management systems. 

Before starting at CU, Allen worked as a Water/Wastewater Operator for the town of Grubbs, Arkansas. Allen served in the US Air Force from 1988-1991 and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Allen lives in Grubbs, Arkansas and works in the northeast portion of the state.

Regionalization Project Manager

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in June 2023 as a Management Specialist and was promoted to Regionalization Project Manager in 2026. In this role, she oversees and implements infrastructure projects that support regional sustainability and regulatory compliance, while providing on-site technical assistance to rural communities facing water and waste disposal challenges. She supports project planning and utility management and helps ensure small water and wastewater systems maintain technical, managerial, and financial capacity.

Deborah holds a Master of Legal Studies from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Deborah lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

East Texas State Coordinator

Jessica Hester

Jessica Hester is the East Texas State Coordinator at Communities Unlimited (CU) for the Community Infrastructure Team. In her role, Jessica coordinates with East Texas employees to achieve goals set by the Area Director. She establishes relationships with systems that need assistance and works with her staff members to obtain the best solutions to meet the goals in her communities. Jessica makes sure that systems are meeting federal and state regulations.

Before coming to CU, Jessica was a Water/Wastewater Operator for the City of Trinity, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Everett University and has a Class C Certified Groundwater Treatment Operator and Class D Certified Wastewater Operator certificates.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Amy Ballard

Amy Ballard joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in February 2024 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant. She provides technical assistance for water and wastewater management and assists municipalities with gaining access to capital.  

Amy has a Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. Amy lives in Corinth, MS.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Rebecca Manriquez-Fuentes

Rebecca Manriquez-Fuentes, Community Infrastructure Consultant, started with Communities Unlimited (CU) in February 2024. She provides technical assistance for water and wastewater management and assists municipalities with gaining access to capital.  

Rebecca has a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages (TESOL) from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor’s in English from Sul Ross State University. She lives in El Paso, Texas.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Andres Villarreal

Andres Villarreal joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in May 2024 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant in West Texas. In 2025 he was promoted to specialist. He provides onsite technical assistance to rural communities with water and wastewater issues and assists them with project planning, financing, and utility management and administration. He ensures that systems meet federal and state regulations.

Andres received a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from Texas Tech University in 2012. He lives in Lubbock.

Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant

Britton Howe

Britton Howe, Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant, joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in June 2024. He assists communities with their water and wastewater needs and provides onsite technical, managerial, financial, and infrastructure development capacity-building assistance and training to small community management systems.

Britton has nearly 10 years of experience working with water and wastewater systems. He holds certifications as a Class A Water Operator, Class II Collections, and Class C Wastewater Treatment. Britton lives in Abilene, Texas.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

John Hudgins

John Hudgins joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as a Community Infrastructure Consultant in July 2024 and works on the Oklahoma Team. He assists communities with their water and wastewater needs and provides onsite technical, managerial, financial, and infrastructure development capacity-building assistance and training to small community management systems.

Previously, he was a water operator for the largest rural water district in Adair County for RWD #3. John has a degree in Environmental Health and Safety Management from Northeastern State University.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Alexis Nank

Alexis Nank joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in August 2024. She is a Community Infrastructure Consultant in Alabama. She provides onsite technical assistance to rural communities with water and wastewater issues and assists them with project planning, financing, utility management, and administration. She ensures that systems meet federal and state regulations.

Alexis has a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science in General Biology. She lives outside Montgomery, Alabama

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Andy Callaway

Andy Callaway joined the Infrastructure Team in Oklahoma as a Consultant in October 2024. Before joining CU, she worked as a wastewater operator at Inframark. Andy spent over 20 years with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), including 12 years in the Operator Certification Program, where she served as the Complaints Coordinator for the Water Quality Division. She also spent nine years in ODEQ’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), primarily conducting environmental reviews.

Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management from Northeastern State University. She lives in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Kelly Harmon

Kelly Harmon, Community Infrastructure Consultant, joined Communities Unlimited’s (CU) Oklahoma Team in December 2024. In this role, she supports communities with their water and wastewater needs by providing onsite technical, managerial, financial, and infrastructure development assistance, as well as capacity-building training for small community management systems. 

Before joining CU, Kelly served as a Municipal Deputy Court Clerk. Prior to that, she dedicated 15 years to the Town of Mountain Park, where she held several key positions, including City Clerk/Treasurer, Court Clerk, and Water Superintendent. She also earned a Class C Water and Wastewater license during her tenure. Kelly currently resides in Altus, Oklahoma. 

Administration & Compliance Coordinator

Rachel Sartin

Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant

Emily Hoskin

Emily Hoskin joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as a Senior Consultant in July 2025 and serves on the Oklahoma Team. She has more than 15 years of experience in infrastructure compliance and provides on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems, helping communities address planning, financial, operational, and administrative challenges.

Before CU, Emily worked at the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, most recently as an Environmental Programs Specialist IV in the Water Quality Division, where she served as a subject matter expert on Surface Water Treatment and Disinfection By-Products and led statewide compliance efforts. She also consulted with Chloeta on PFAS contamination. Emily holds a master’s degree in Water Policy and Resource Management and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.

South Texas State Coordinator

Gloria Reyes

Gloria Reyes became the South Texas Coordinator for the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) in September 2025. She supervises a two-member staff and provides onsite technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems.

Before joining CU, Gloria spent more than 30 years with USDA Rural Development as a Loan Specialist, managing the Water and Environmental and Community Facilities programs in South Texas. Her work included site visits, rate studies, loan underwriting, and helping communities secure funding for infrastructure improvements. Gloria lives in Edcouch, Texas.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Libby Messick

Libby Messick joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in November 2025 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant, serving rural water and wastewater systems across Tennessee with technical, managerial, and financial assistance.

Previously, she was a Project Director with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and an Environmental Transportation Specialist with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Libby holds a Master of Science in Forestry (Wildlife) from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Management from Auburn University. She lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Timothy Escalante

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Arnulfo Gallegos

Arnulfo Gallegos joined Communities Unlimited (CU) in January 2026 as a Community Infrastructure Consultant in South Texas. He provides on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems, supporting planning, financial, operational, and administrative needs.

Arnulfo brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently with Get Filtered – A Better Water Solution. He previously spent more than two decades with the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, advancing to Chief Water and Wastewater Operator, where he oversaw operations, compliance, training, and capital planning. He lives in Brownsville, Texas.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Lee Booth

Lee Booth joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as an Infrastructure Consultant in April 2026 and works in Mississippi. In his role, Lee provides on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems, helping communities address challenges related to planning, finance, utility operations, and administrative capacity.

Prior to joining CU, he worked as a Vessel Wastewater Analyst with Systems Planning and Analysis, where he supported naval and industrial facilities with wastewater system assessments, compliance, and infrastructure recommendations. Lee holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management from Southern New Hampshire University. He lives in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant

Joy Yarbrough

Joy Yarbrough joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as a Senior Infrastructure Consultant in May 2026. Joy serves on the Texas Team and brings more than 20 years of experience working in water, wastewater, environmental compliance, and public works. In her role, she provides on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems, helping communities address planning, financial, operational, and administrative challenges.

Director Contract Management & Compliance

Ashley Miller

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Madeline Phillips

Madeline Phillips came to Communities Unlimited (CU) in July 2024. She is a Community Infrastructure Consultant in Southeast Tennessee. She provides on-site technical assistance to rural communities with water and wastewater issues and assists them with project planning, financing, utility management, and administration. She makes sure that systems are meeting federal and state environmental regulations. 

Madeline has performed environmental sampling and monitoring, and before coming to CU, she was a legal compliance manager and employee relations consultant. Madeline has a degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Senior Director Community Infrastructure

Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as Senior Director of Community Infrastructure in June 2026. In her role, she provides strategic leadership for CU’s Community Infrastructure Team, overseeing program delivery, compliance, grant management, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization’s seven-state service area. She works to strengthen program performance, advance funding opportunities, and expand impact in rural communities.

Prior to joining CU, Valerie served as a Technical Expert in Water + Planning with Olsson, leading strategic water planning efforts and helping communities address infrastructure and growth challenges. She brings more than 20 years of experience in water resource management, community planning, and sustainability. Valerie holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master’s degree in Water Management and Hydrologic Science from Texas A&M University.

Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant

Jacob Kellebrew

Jacob Kellebrew joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as a Senior Community Infrastructure Consultant in June 2026. Jacob serves on the Arkansas Team, providing on-site technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems while helping communities address planning, financial, operational, and administrative challenges. He works alongside local utility leaders to strengthen system performance, improve regulatory compliance, and support long-term sustainability.

Prior to joining CU, Jacob served as Operations Lead at Central Arkansas Water, where he managed regulatory reporting, led operator training, implemented process improvements, and responded to critical water system emergencies. Jacob holds Arkansas Class 4 Water Treatment and Distribution licenses, the state’s highest level of certification, and is completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Columbia Southern University.

Community Infrastructure Consultant

Lucas Hanson

Lucas Hanson joined Communities Unlimited (CU) as an Infrastructure Consultant in June 2026. Lucas serves on the Arkansas Team, providing on-site technical assistance to rural communities with water and wastewater challenges. He assists utility systems with project planning, financing, utility management, and administration while helping ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Prior to joining CU, Lucas served as Water and Sewer Superintendent for the City of Humphrey, AR, where he oversaw the operation and maintenance of the city’s water distribution and wastewater systems. Lucas holds Arkansas Water Treatment Grade 2, Water Distribution Grade 2, and Wastewater Grade 1 licenses and is currently working toward his Wastewater Grade 2 license.