WaterPro Conference 2026

Sam Wade

Napoli Shkolnik Law Firm


Sam Wade began his water industry career in the Minnesota Rural Water Association before joining the National Rural Water Association (NRWA). After 36 years at the NRWA, Sam retired as CEO of the organization. During his leadership tenure, the NRWA did expanded training and technical assistance programs and filed a cost recovery legal action against the manufacturers of PFAS forever compounds. In June of 2020, Sam joined Napoli Shkolnik as a Water Consultant, where he plays an integral role in educational awareness, outreach and recruitment of local water utilities throughout the country.

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