Meet The Board

President

For the past 25 years, Director Liechti has used his extensive engineering knowledge, technical skills, and experience to assist staff in overseeing the District’s robust infrastructure system. It has been Marc and the District’s continued goal to provide safe, reliable, and affordable water and sewer service for the upper west shore community and protect Flathead Lake.

Now in his 17th year as President of the Board of Directors, Director Liechti has ensured that the District operates in a professional and trustworthy manner while always having the ratepayers’ interests at the forefront. He has advised staff and consultants while developing the District’s Capital Improvement Plans, Preliminary Engineering Reports, and other District documents. He has been heavily involved in water and sewer rate reviews for the District and has maintained relationships with important community stakeholders and regulatory officials. Thanks to his leadership, the District has maintained fiscal discipline and engaged in strategic long-term planning, allowing the District to continually invest in upgrades to its infrastructure while maintaining the lowest water and sewer rates in Flathead County. Director Liechti takes great pride in listening to ratepayers, district management, and operators in identifying ways to improve the District.

Marc graduated from Gewerbe Schule in Rapperswil, Switzerland with an education in Underground and Surface Engineering in 1985. His 40-year professional career included various roles in private civil engineering firms, including current ownership of APEC Engineering in Somers. Marc is a registered Water and Wastewater Operator with the State of Montana and manages several small water and sewer systems across the Flathead Valley.

In addition to his service at LCWSD, Director Liechti currently serves on the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority Board of Directors (which oversees the management of Glacier Park International Airport), the Flathead County Technical Advisory Committee and Troutbeck Rise Homeowners Association. He previously served as a board member and president for over 10 years with the Kalispell Legion Baseball Association.

Vice President

Roxanne and her husband Jay moved to Lakeside in 2003 and built their home in Mission View Terrace where they still reside. Roxanne served on the Mission View Terrace HOA Board in 2012, where she was put in charge of managing the water system. This was a valuable learning experience for her. After extensive discussion amongst the Board, the decision was made to turn their system over to the Lakeside Water and Sewer District for clean, reliable service and many, much-needed, upgrades.

Roxanne joined the LCWSD Board of Directors in 2014 because of her newfound passion for ensuring reliable water and sewer services throughout her community. Roxanne has enjoyed learning about the intricacies of the system, and all that goes into not only keeping the District running but expanding as well. Roxanne has very much enjoyed serving her community and looks forward to remaining on the Board for many years to come.

Member

Kathy and her husband Bill moved to the area in 2008. They purchased a home in Best View Estates where they currently reside. Prior to relocating to Montana, Kathy was born and grew up I Northern Illinois, where she received her graduate degrees.

Her 45-year professional career was in finance and insurance, including ownership of a commercial insurance agency. Since moving here, Kathy has been involved in many local groups, including the Lakeside Ladies Club. Kathy is currently retired and looks forward to serving the community in any way possible.

Member

Tim was raised in the Flathead Valley and graduated from Flathead High School in 1986. After graduating from Montana State University, he lived overseas in Japan for nearly 10 years and worked as the State of Montana’s International Trade Representative while traveling extensively throughout Asia. Tim returned to the Flathead Valley in 2000 and worked for Semitool as a liaison to their Japan division. He now works for a local financial institution.

Tim served on the Kalispell City Council for 16½ years and served on both the Flathead County Landfill Board and the Flathead Soccer Club Board. In 2021, he built a home and moved to Lakeside. Tim believes that planning and managing for the Lakeside-to-Somers corridor is critically important. Further development of homes and businesses in this corridor will continue, and having a robust water and sewer system that is financially stable and properly functioning is key to keeping Flathead Lake in the best condition possible. Serving on the Board is Tim’s way of giving back to the community by using his experience, historical knowledge, and financial background.

Tim is married, has two adult children, loves to travel and downhill ski,  and speaks Japanese.