Sharon Bailey, Board President
Ms. Bailey has strong personal ties to the area. Her ancestors have been farming in northern Baltimore and Carroll Counties for six generations, and her father and grandfather worked on the construction of the Prettyboy Dam. She grew up in Upperco and owns a 22 acre farm on Beckleysville Road. She finds working with PWA a gratifying and effective way to protect and serve her rural community.

George Rew, Board Vice-President

Mr. Rew, a BG&E retiree has been a resident of Baltimore County for the past 30 years.  His concerns are increased residential and commercial development affecting local streams, stormwater runoff, impervious surfaces and the affect on the amphibians and wildlife that depend on clean water.

Lucy Wright, Board Secretary/Treasurer

“Having lived on a farm in Baltimore County most of my life, I see my participation in PWA as a way to share with others what I continue to learn about environmental stewardship.”

Nancy Shaper, Board Member

Ms. Shaper is a local resident who spent her career in biomedical research at Johns Hopkins. Seeing a need for citizen's involvement in local land and water issues, she became involved with PWA at its inception. After her retirement in 2006 she became Board President. Stepping down after a very rewarding four years in that position she continues to be actively involved in PWA as a Board Member.

Laura Rew, Board Member 


“I've been a resident of the Prettyboy Watershed for the past 30 years. It is my hope that we will be able to assis tlandowners in working together to keep this area rural with clean water for our future generations and wildlife.”

BenLarson, Staff Member

Ben lives in Baltimore and comes up to Prettyboy reservoir to fish, row and bike. A former farmer, he also has a master of Forestry. His consulting work focuses on developing beneficial forms of biomass energy. Ben just took the bowhunter safety course and looks forward to helping to manage the herd, giving trees a chance.

William Somerville, Board Member

"I live in the Prettyboy Watershed and I love where I live."

Roger Fitzgerald, Board Member

Mr. Fitzgerald is an electrical engineer and the webmaster for the Hereford Zone Recreation & Parks Council. He is a longtime resident of the Prettyboy Watershed who volunteers for stream restoration and monitoring projects. He heads up our Stream Waders program.