Board of Commissioners The members of ECWA’s Board of Commissioners wish to reinforce their commitment to improving the quality of life for the more than 165,000 residential and commercial customers who rely on the ECWA’s dependable service every day. The ECWA operates solely for the benefit of its customers. We look forward to furthering our efforts to position the organization so as to continue to provide customers the efficient, quality and professional service they have come to expect from the ECWA. Board Committees Jerome D. Schad Chair Jerome D. Schad was appointed as a Commissioner to the ECWA in November 2013 and is serving his first term. A graduate of Geneva College, Duquesne University and the University at Buffalo Law School, Mr. Schad was admitted into law in New York State in 1972; his private practice legal career spans … READ MORE Peggy A. LaGree Vice Chair Peggy A. LaGree was appointed as Commissioner to the Erie County Water Authority in April of 2020 and is serving her first term. Ms. LaGree has more than thirty (30) years of public service. She is a former Erie County administrator where she oversaw the Erie County Clerk’s Office for … READ MORE Michele M. Iannello Treasurer Michele M. Iannello was appointed as Commissioner to the Erie County Water Authority in April of 2021 and is serving her first term. Ms. Iannello has significant experience in the public and private sectors and is very active in the community. She is a former Village of Kenmore Trustee … READ MORE Administrative Office 295 Main Street Room 350 Buffalo, NY 14203-2494 Have any questions or comments? Visit our FAQs page or contact us. Customer Service Weekdays 8am-5pm (716) 849-8444 Emergencies Weekdays after 5pm & Weekends (716) 684-0900 Mailing List Signup for the latest ECWA news. Email Address © 2021 Erie County Water Authority Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Central Purchasing Below is contact information for ECWA’s Central Purchasing staff: Purchasing Guidelines The ECWA’s procurement guidelines are a deliberate effort to balance the need to preserve open and fair competition while obtaining goods and services at the best possible costs on behalf of our customers. View our Purchasing Guidelines and Procedures VIEW MORE + Lavonya C. Lester Director of Administration (Procurement Officer) (716) 685-8565 llester@ecwa.org Lori J. Molina Account Clerk Typist (716) 685-8248 lmolina@ecwa.org Administrative Office 295 Main Street Room 350 Buffalo, NY 14203-2494 Have any questions or comments? Visit our FAQs page or contact us. Customer Service Weekdays 8am-5pm (716) 849-8444 Emergencies Weekdays after 5pm & Weekends (716) 684-0900 Mailing List Signup for the latest ECWA news. Email Address © 2021 Erie County Water Authority Privacy Policy Terms of Service