Chairman
DOUGLAS MILLER
Chairman, Board of Trustees Northwestern Water and Sewer District
Mechanical Engineering, Patent Law, and Water Utility Leadership
BOARD EXPERIENCE
Wood County Economic Development Commission
Board Member Douglas Miller brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and legal acumen to his role as Chairman of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District's Board of Trustees. Reelected to this position in January 2025, Miller's leadership is instrumental in overseeing The District's operations, which serve over 20,000 water and sewer customer accounts in four counties in Northwest Ohio.
Miller's professional background as a partner and patent attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, provides valuable insights for The District's strategic planning and operational oversight. His decade-long experience in engineering, encompassing chemical process engineering, fluid handling systems, and water treatment, directly aligns with the District's mission of delivering clean water and managing wastewater effectively.
Miller's dual licensure as a professional engineer in Ohio and a patent attorney enhances his ability to navigate both the technical and legal aspects of the District's operations. His term on the Northwestern Water and Sewer District Board extends through December 2027, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the region's water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.