The Water Institute team and the community were left in shock as the news of Justin R. Ehrenwerth's passing broke out. Justin had led The Water Institute as President and CEO for seven years, where his passion, vision, and caring leadership had inspired others. His loss leaves a hole in all our lives, and we send our deepest condolences to his wife Dana, their two children Louis and Charles, and their entire family. In this article, we take a moment to remember and honor Justin's legacy and contributions.
Justin R. Ehrenwerth's Life and Career
Early Life and Education
Justin R. Ehrenwerth was born and raised in New York City. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in History and earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.
Work in Public Service
Justin served in various leadership positions in the public service sector. He was appointed as Chief of Staff to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce, where he assisted in overseeing policy, budgeting, and strategic planning. He focused on matters impacting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) including complex regulatory and management challenges.
Earlier, he served as Assistant Counsel to the President where he took the lead on Deepwater Horizon litigation for the White House working with the Department of Justice. He also served as a member of the Oversight and Litigation group representing the White House in Congressional investigations and advising federal agencies on oversight matters. Before joining the White House, Ehrenwerth served in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of General Counsel where he provided support to NOAA leadership on sensitive regulatory and political matters. He received NOAA’s Award for Excellence for work in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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Leadership in Non-Profit Sector
Justin also held leadership positions on a number of national political campaigns and was active in the non-profit sector. He served as a Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Teaching Fellow as well as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs. In January 2017, he was appointed the second President and CEO of The Water Institute of the Gulf.
Appointment as President and CEO of The Water Institute
Justin Ehrenwerth successfully established the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council as an independent federal agency and oversaw all aspects of its programmatic, technical, and operational activities. The Council was created in the aftermath of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and charged with using billions of dollars in penalties to restore the Gulf Coast’s economy and environment and adapt in the face of climate change.
Justin was appointed as the second President and CEO of The Water Institute of the Gulf in January 2017. Prior to joining The Water Institute, he served as the inaugural Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.
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Remembering Justin R. Ehrenwerth's Legacy
Justin's Passion and Vision for The Water Institute
Justin had a tireless approach to working for a better Louisiana, a more resilient Gulf coast, and bringing those lessons to communities around the country. His vision for The Water Institute is realized in the work the.
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