Employees
GLENN BARNES
Glenn Barnes is the director of Water Finance Assistance. He has more than 15 years of experience working with water utilities to improve public health and sustainability through better utility finance and management. Specifically, Glenn has done extensive work on water and sewer rates, system financial health, capital planning, affordability, staffing, water system partnerships, emergency response planning, and water conservation. He uses data to help utilities understand the cost of providing their service, understand customer behavior, identify appropriate rate and fee structures that support their priorities, and price their services to ensure the continued provision of water service into the future. That way, utilities made informed decisions rooted in an objective, disinterested interpretation of data rather than through guesswork. From 2012 to 2019, Glenn co-directed an EPA-funded national training and technical assistance program for small water systems. Recognized as a subject matter expert on water finance, Glenn has advised many organizations including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Jersey Water Works, the Sac State Office of Water Programs, the American Water Works Association, and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP). Glenn holds a BA in English Literature and a Master of Public Administration degree.
ELORA ARNETTE
Elora Arnette is Project Development Specialist for Water Finance Assistance. She joined the organization in 2021. Elora has 8 years’ experience as a water utility professional and more than 10 years’ experience in employee training and development. Over the last 8 years, Elora has worked for multiple water utilities and industry organizations in the Metro Atlanta area providing expertise on leadership development, staff retention, succession planning, strategic planning, and employee relations. Her most recent work includes the creation of a three-month mentoring series that connects staff with current industry leaders to foster growth within the water industry and build meaningful relationships within an organization. Elora holds a BA in Spanish and French and a Master’s in Business Administration.
ANNABEL SKUBISZ
Annabel Skubisz interns for Water Finance Assistance as a Data Analyst. She is a member of Northwestern University's Class of 2024--working towards a Bachelor's Degree in both Economics and Data Science. Annabel is interested in the global shift towards sustainability. Water Finance Assistance allows an opportunity to meld her interest in sustainability with her academic pursuits.
Past Employees
MATT JONES
Matt Jones worked for Water Finance Assistance in Summer 20201 as a Data Analyst after completing his Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Matt analyzed data for rate studies, emergency response plans, and other projects. Matt also has a BS in Economics from North Carolina State University. During his time at UNC, Matt was a Research Assistant with projects focused on public finance and career development. Additionally, during his MPA experience, Matt interned with The City of Burlington, NC's Finance Department, where he worked on projects which included community research, CARES Act funding, and assisting with annual budget preparation.
