Many commercial weather interests. One unified voice.

For more than thirty years AWCIA has promoted a path of cooperation and mutual support for all sectors in the American Weather Enterprise.

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Leadership

We are a team of experienced meteorologists and entrepreneurs focused on one mission. Our combined talents, experiences, and passions drive us every day to coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate.

Steve Root

Mr. Root's experience has focused on finding solutions to tough environmental problems though the application of mining high-density empirical data. When he is not working on advancing the causes of AWCIA, he leads the strategic Initiatives at Accuweather. In his personal time, Steve spends time with is wife of 40 years, Jan, and is active volunteer at his church.

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    Over 40 years of experience
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    Exited founder of WeatherBank, Inc. (Acquired by Accuweather)
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    Masters and Bachelors in Meteorology from Utah University
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Jonathan Porter

Chair of Government Relations Board

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    Over 10 years of experience
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    Coached 2,000+ people
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    Bachelors in nutrition
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