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Todd Rhodes is a senior consultant at WWRC-WET with over 35 years of experience in water rights management, water resources development, and regulatory permitting. He founded and was president of Wyoming Water Rights Consulting, Inc (WWRCI), now called WWRC (a WET owned company). He leads statewide water rights projects and advised clients across agricultural, industrial, and municipal sectors. His expertise spans Wyoming water law, surface and groundwater rights, water facility design and rehabilitation, and federal permitting. Todd has also served as a Hydrographer Commissioner with the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office and a Hydrologic Field Assistant for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). His work emphasizes protecting, developing, and enhancing the long-term value of client water assets across the state. Todd graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1982 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resource Management. Mr. Rhodes pioneered the concept of “water rights management services” from his belief that water rights are a valuable asset. His expertise and comprehensive approach provides his clients security in this changing regulatory climate. He is sought by both new owners and long-established outfits alike. Todd has completed thousands of water rights searches for clients throughout Wyoming. He has prepared hundreds of water rights applications and petitions for filing in the Offices of the State Engineer and Board of Control. He is often hired as an Expert Witness for complex water rights litigation. Todd is a member of the Wyoming Water Association and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. A problem-solver by nature, Todd enjoys his work as a water consultant. Please contact Todd here.

Fritz Nelson, PLS, is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with over 30 years of experience in land surveying and project management. His expertise includes water rights, boundary surveys, subdivisions, engineering design, construction layout, photogrammetry, and transportation infrastructure. He currently oversees WWRC-WET’s land surveying department in the Worland, Wyoming, office. Fritz has managed teams, coordinated with clients, and provided surveying services for major public and private projects across multiple states. Mr. Nelson is a member of Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, Professional Land Surveyors of Wyoming and the National Society of Professional Surveyors. You can contact Fritz here.

Eric Kessner is a water rights and geospatial technician at WWRC-WET with over a decade of experience supporting civil engineering, land development, and resource management projects. His work bridges technical field operations and geospatial data management, with specialized expertise in water rights research, mapping, and regulatory coordination across the western United States. Eric has supported project teams with AutoCAD drafting, geodatabase customization, survey operations, and permitting deliverables to state and federal agencies, including the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Bureau of Reclamation. His strong field-to-office skillset supports WWRC-WET’s water rights, environmental, and infrastructure planning efforts throughout Wyoming, Montana, and beyond. Clients find his caring, focused approach both helpful and pleasing. Eric grew up in Southwest Wyoming and has lived in Green River, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Gillette and now Worland. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing and golf.

Diana Hinshaw joined WWRC as an administrative assistant, after relocating from Alaska to Wyoming in 2015, providing strong secretarial and bookkeeping support. She later expanded her skills to include specialized work in the company’s water rights services. Following the 2025 transition to WET-WWRC, she further refined her administrative expertise to align with updated company practices while continuing to support essential water rights responsibilities.

Jacob West is a water rights specialist at WET-WWRC in the Worland, Wyoming, office. He holds a BS in Natural Resource Conservation with a concentration in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has worked multiple seasons with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in roles ranging from Aquatic Invasive Species Technician to Habitat and Access Specialist. As a water rights specialist, Jake supports all phases of water rights projects. He assists with water rights research, field data collection, deed and property analysis, and Civil3D drafting. His background spans manufacturing, construction, farming, maintenance, and customer service – giving him a versatile skill set in resource management, public interaction, and problem-solving. He holds a Wyoming Class A CDL and multiple certifications, including S-130/S-190 Wildland Fire Training and ATV/UTV operation. Jake prioritizes efficiency and adaptability and brings strong communication skills that support effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and public agencies.

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