DAIN HANSEN

Dain Hansen is executive vice president of Government Relations at the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). IAPMO coordinates the development of plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool, and solar energy codes to meet the specific needs of individual jurisdictions both in the United States and abroad. Dain also sits on the management team for IAPMO’s nonprofit arm, IWSH, DigDeep’s partner on the domestic Community Plumbing Challenge. Since joining IAPMO, Hansen has overseen the creation and development of IAPMO’s Washington, D.C., office, including its legislative and regulatory initiatives. He works with members of Congress, White House officials, key federal and state agencies, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the organization’s interests and priorities are represented. Dain works with USAID, charitable foundations and organizations from the WASH community on projects throughout the globe, including; Southeast Asia, the Middle-East, and Africa.

Prior to joining IAPMO, Hansen worked for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and before that, he worked on Capitol Hill as a senior policy adviser. Before his work on Capitol Hill, he worked on various political campaigns. His experience and expertise have focused on global, federal, and state energy and water policy, including federal appropriations. He graduated with degrees from Brigham Young University-Idaho and Ricks College and is also an Eagle Scout. Dain also serves on the advisory board for DigDeep’s national study of water and sanitation access.

Dain also serves on the advisory board for DigDeep’s national study of water and sanitation access.