Virginia Onsite Advisory Council (VOAC)

Field-Tested. Future-Focused.
United for Impact.

Let’s Work Together to Lead the Future of Onsite Wastewater in Virginia

The Virginia Onsite Advisory Council brings professionals together to elevate training, support the workforce, and strengthen the systems that serve our communities. Join a statewide network working to raise the standard—one insight, one challenge, and one conversation at a time.

Jonathan Godfrey gives a presentation at an Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class
Jamie Miller of Miller's Services digs up a septic tank at a septic inspector school in Greensboro oNC
Poor Pumper Society and Jonathan Godfrey discuss training at the WWETT Show
Pam Pruett and others at a tour of the Infiltrator EZ Flow Manufacturing Facility
Steve Barry of AQWA at anOnsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class in Wilson NC
Marcia Degen giving a presentation at the Onsite Treatment and Technology Conference Continuing Education
Driller's Service attending an Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class
Matt Hedrick from Spartan Tool demonstrates Spartan Tool Products during a Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class
Learning to set floats for a pump system at Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class
Owner of Septrical, Brian Oxendine at an Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class called Drip Field Day

Meet the Team

  • Pamela Pruett

    Environmental Systems Consulting

  • Brian Oxendine

    Septrical

  • James Frazier

    Frazier Consultants

  • Marcia Degen

    Degen Environmental

  • Carl Perry

    E-Z Treat Inc.

  • Jamie Miller

    Miller's Services

  • Dana Revis

    Revised Environmental

  • Amy Seipp

    Accupoint Surveying & Design

  • Tom Ashton

    REHA / LPSS

  • Emily Bourdon

    Virginia Department of Health

  • Bradley Patton

    Patton Contracting

  • Theresa King

    Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams

  • Ryan Beale

    Virginia Department of Health

  • Matthew Bowman

    Rockingham County Public Schools

  • David Howe

    Veolia

  • Hannah Pope

    Buddy’s Septic Services

  • Ralph Hawthorne

    RLH Construction LLC

  • Paul Dowdy

    Cut Rate Septic

  • Jeff Walker

    Blue Ridge Site & Soil

  • Megan Throckmorton

    Megan’s Septic Services llc

  • JC Pope

    Buddy’s Septic Services

  • Matthew Ferrell

    Onsite Wastewater Service Co

  • Scott Pearce

    Scotty's Sanitation Service

  • Ricky Salinas

    Freedom Plumbers & Pumpers

  • Cecil Smith

    K&C Land Management LLC

  • Dennis Childress

    Able Environmental Safety and Health LLC

  • Darren Trent

    Trents Septic Services

  • Seth Criner

    AAA Septic

  • Athena Van Lear

    Virginia Department of Health

  • David Belcher

    Eastern Development Group

  • Eric Tambourine

    Septic Pro of Vigrinia

  • Kenneth Carbaugh

    Carbaugh Environmental

  • Penny Taylor

    Taylor’s Septic Service Inc

  • Lewis Carter

    L D Carter & Sons Trucking

  • Cody Vigil

    Infiltrator Water Technologies

  • Jeffrey Howeth

    J. L. Howeth, P.C.

  • Michael Burch

    Nature Works, Inc.

  • Kevin Riggs

    Coastal Service, Inc.

  • Kimberly Moffitt

    Northeastern Supply

  • Bradly King

    Mermaid Water

  • Trent Bostic

    Agri-Waste Technology

  • Rob Burton

    Drillers Service Inc.

  • Lou Calabrese

    United Site Services

  • Chad Sink

    Sinks Septic and Drain Services

  • Megan Webb

    Virginia Department of Health

  • Amy Combs

    Combs Wastewater Management LLC

  • Billy Shaw

    C&W Hanover Septic, Well & Plumbing

  • John Alangaden

    Ramboll Onv

  • Troy Henson

    Alternative Septic and Drainfield Solutions

  • Keon Walters

    Definitive Mechanical

  • Robert Alley Jr

    M&M Soil Consultants

  • Marc Reynolds

    Rock Creek

  • Aaron Forbis-Stokes

    Triangle Environmental Health Initiative

Virginia Onsite Advisory Council

Field-Tested.
Future-Focused.
United for Impact.

Interested in joining the Onsite Advisory Council? We are excited to welcome you to the community and to learn from your expertise in Onsite Industry. Please fill out the application below and we will follow up shortly with additional information on how to get involved.

  • The Virginia Onsite Advisory Council (VOAC) is a leadership group formed by Onsite Wastewater Professionals to ensure continuing education and certification programs in Virginia reflect the real-world needs, challenges, and innovations of our industry.

    VOAC is made up of respected professionals from across the onsite wastewater field—including installers, pumpers, inspectors, engineers, manufacturers, soil scientists, AOSEs, and regulators—who bring deep experience and fresh perspective to the table.

    This council plays a critical role in shaping how we train the workforce that keeps Virginia’s homes, communities, and environment protected through safe, effective wastewater systems.

  • As our industry evolves, so must the training that supports it. VOAC members help:

    • Ensure course content is practical, up-to-date, and aligned with Virginia regulations

    • Identify emerging issues, technologies, and workforce development needs

    • Provide insight that strengthens professional standards and field relevance

    • Build a collaborative, statewide network of wastewater leaders

    By participating, members become part of a community committed to elevating the professionalism and effectiveness of onsite wastewater work in Virginia.

  • We welcome applications from professionals who are:

    • Actively working in or closely connected to the Virginia onsite wastewater industry

    • Experienced in fieldwork, training, regulation, or product innovation

    • Interested in collaborating and sharing insight for the good of the broader industry

    • Committed to improving education and raising industry standards

    VOAC includes professionals from these sectors:

    • System installers and designers

    • Operators

    • Pumpers and inspectors

    • Soil scientists and AOSEs

    • Engineers and manufacturers

    • Regulators and sanitarians

    • Trainers, mentors, and educators

  • Applications for the 2025–2026 term are now open. Find the application below.

    Deadline: July 31st, 2025

    If you have questions or would like more information, reach out to us at info@owpnc.com

  • Members are asked to attend 2–3 short virtual meetings per year and may be asked to provide feedback on specific topics or materials between meetings.

  • This is a volunteer leadership opportunity and there is no fee to join the council to provide input on training topics, identify industry needs, share challenges from the field, and help ensure our programs reflect real-world practices and future trends.

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