Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District announced the appointment of its new general manager, Sarah Kouba, in an Aug. 1 news release.

Community Impact previously reported on the decision following the board's July 11 meeting. The appointment follows the June resignation of previous manager Samantha Reiter.

LSGCD manages and regulates groundwater resources for Montgomery County.

A closer look

According to a news release from LSGCD, Sarah Kouba’s background includes engineering and program leadership.
  • She has acted as the scheduling director at Arcxis Engineering and Inspection Solutions.
  • Kouba was the disaster repair program director at Houston Habitat for Humanity following Hurricane Harvey.
The general manager’s responsibilities include acting as primary district contact for staff, public relations and for outreach as well as building relationships with other stakeholders, legislators and the media. She will also coordinate technical studies, manage contracts and work with the board to develop a comprehensive management plan.


What they're saying

"We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Kouba as the new general manager of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District," said Jim Spigener, president of the board of directors, in a statement. "Sarah has the full support of the board of directors and the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District staff in her new role as general manager moving forward."