San Jacinto River Authority
Hayley Lawhon, CPA, has extensive experience in accounting, currently serving as a Senior Accountant at San Jacinto River Authority since May 2021, previously holding the title of Division Accountant. Prior experience includes roles at Weaver from June 2016 to May 2021 as Senior Associate II and Senior I Associate. Hayley also worked as a Graduate Assistant and Student Instructor at Stephen F. Austin State University from July 2014 to May 2016. Early career experience includes a position as a Cashier at Walmart from April 2012 to August 2013. Hayley earned a Master of Professional Accountancy in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University, with studies at Lonestar Community College from 2011 to 2013.
San Jacinto River Authority
Created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 (Article 8280-121, as amended), the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is a government agency whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Covering all or part of seven counties, the organization's jurisdiction includes the entire San Jacinto River watershed, excluding Harris County. SJRA is one of 10 major river authorities in the State of Texas, and like other river authorities, its primary purpose is to implement long-term, regional projects related to water supply and wastewater treatment. The SJRA boundaries include the entire watershed of the San Jacinto River and its tributaries excluding Harris County. This includes all of Montgomery County and parts of Walker, Waller, San Jacinto, Grimes, and Liberty Counties. SJRA serves many customers in the Houston area and is authorized to operate in East Harris County through an agreement with the City of Houston, which allows the SJRA to operate east of the San Jacinto River.