Boardman, OR – The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium has contracted with Engage2Elevate, LLC to provide Managing Director services, marking a major step forward in accelerating permanent drinking water solutions for residents impacted by groundwater nitrate contamination.
Engage2Elevate, LLC, located in Umatilla, Oregon, was founded in 2025 by Jared Tesch to deliver specialized managerial services to public entities. A lifelong resident of the region, Tesch brings both professional expertise and a deep personal commitment to improving water access in his community.
“I live locally and am ready to hit the ground running,” Tesch said. “Much of the groundwork has already been laid thanks to the leadership of the Board and County Administrator Matt Jensen. The Clean Water Consortium can now focus on ‘putting pipes in the ground’ and delivering reliable, clean water to the affected residents in unincorporated Morrow County.”
During his interview process, Tesch outlined three key priorities for the Consortium:
Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) for engineering and construction to begin the first water infrastructure project
Continuing to identify and pursue additional state and federal funding sources
Engaging key stakeholders to develop practical, community-driven solutions
“Hiring Jared Tesch as a managing director is an important step for the Consortium. It reflects the investment by federal, state, and local partners in bringing funds together to make real change for our residents impacted by nitrates,” said Matthew Jensen, Morrow County Administrator. “Jared will bring a level of collaboration transparency, and dedication to help further the Consortium goals. I look forward to how he will help the Consortium move toward making measurable progress towards permanent water solutions.”
A Regional Partnership Focused on Results
The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium is an ORS 190 public entity created through a partnership between Morrow County and the Port of Morrow to address groundwater nitrate contamination in the region. The Consortium’s mission is to promote access to safe drinking water throughout unincorporated areas of Morrow County by funding, developing, and constructing projects that provide long-term drinking water solutions to residences affected by nitrate contamination.
The Port of Morrow and Morrow County have made significant investments in recent years to strengthen water quality oversight, monitoring, and infrastructure. Through coordinated efforts with regulatory agencies and local stakeholders, the region has increased groundwater testing, expanded public transparency, and pursued large-scale infrastructure planning to ensure long-term environmental and public health protection.
By formalizing Managing Director services, the Consortium is transitioning from foundational planning to active project implementation — a critical milestone in delivering sustainable, permanent clean water solutions for impacted residents.
For more information about the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium and its initiatives, please contact Matthew Jensen, Morrow County administrator.