MaKenna's dedication and expertise shine in her role as Secretary of the Oklahoma On-site Wastewater Association (OOWA). With a strong background in marketing, she plays a crucial role in conference planning and development, ensuring event success. Her strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail make her an asset to the organization. MaKenna's commitment to excellence and her passion for fostering strong relationships reflect her deep-seated dedication to the mission of OOWA.

Dinah did not set out to find her niche in the world of onsite wastewater. She relocated from the West Coast in search of a slower, less stressful way of life. In doing so, she left behind a career in international logistics and quality control, where she worked with companies such as Boeing and Northrop Grumman, and ultimately settled in rural Claremore. The local storm shelter shop seemed as good a place to look for work as any. Though she can sell storm shelters ‘til the cow’s fly (I mean come home), she really found the septic side of JT Services to be her forté.

As an avid lover of nature and the outdoors, it’s no surprise Dinah takes septic seriously in an effort to protect our beautiful country and its natural wonders from environmental contamination. In her current position with JT Services, Dinah's priority is educating Oklahomans how their own personal water treatment systems can make a real difference in preserving groundwater health. 

Outside of work, Dinah pours her heart into volunteering with Okie Pet Rescue, coordinating the journey of fosters from the streets of Oklahoma to their furever families. She also finds joy in getting her hands dirty in her garden, digging for crystals (or any rocks of any kind, really), and a good sit on the beach.  

Shane Biggs is the owner and CEO of Biggs Backhoe which was founded in 1981 by Shane’s parents, Earl and Nita Biggs. Shane grew up installing lateral line septic systems and doing repairs with his parents. After college in 1991, he joined Biggs Backhoe full time. Over the course of the next few years, Biggs Backhoe began to install aerobic systems. The increasing demand for installation and service of aerobics in central Oklahoma during that time facilitated the growth of Biggs Backhoe to become one of the largest septic service and installation companies in Oklahoma. Shane has been an active member of the first septic installer’s association, OCIA (Oklahoma Certified Installer’s Association) and has served multiple terms as president. Shane has remained active in OCIA and now OOWA having at least one person on the board from his company every year since the early 2000’s. In 2016 Shane and his wife, Elizabeth, took over management of Biggs Backhoe and later in 2019 they purchased the company from Earl and Nita Biggs. Since the purchase of the company, they have added septic pumping and commercial septic installation to their company and expanded their septic service business.

Dawn Rohrs has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. She is also a licensed sanitarian and environmental specialist, a certified soil profiler, and a certified installer. Prior to starting Cyclone Septics in 2016 with her husband, Michael, she worked in oil & gas for 15 years as a drilling engineer. The company was initially a side-hustle until Michael and their sons, Austin & Cody, started working full time for Cyclone in 2017. In 2019, Cyclone became a manufacturer for NuWater aerobics, and Dawn semi-retired from oil & gas in 2021 to also join the company full-time. Today, Cyclone installs and sells aerobics to installers across Northern Oklahoma. In addition to Cyclone, Dawn also runs Blue Lion Consulting which focuses on oil & gas, construction, and general business consulting. 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a current member of OOWA, or willing to become one.
  

• Hold a certification relevant to the field (e.g., DEQ certification, NAWT certification, or a valid Wastewater License).
  

• Be willing and able to commit time to board meetings and organizational activities.