Mike Armstrong

Mike Armstrong is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law. He served as General Manager of Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (WaterOne) for 20 years and as its General Counsel for 5 years. WaterOne, a AAA-rated public utility, serves over 470,000 residents across 17 cities. Armstrong specializes in water law, environmental law, real estate, and construction law, with extensive experience in utility governance and policy.

Education:

• J.D., University of Kansas, 1991
• B.A., Kansas State University, 1988

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of Kansas Water Authority (appointed 2015)
• Represents water supply stakeholders on the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee
• Board Member of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies and American Water Works Association Water Utility Council
• Board Member of Johnson County Community College Foundation

His expertise spans water resource policy, utility management, and legal advocacy in environmental and infrastructure sectors. Though no recent publications are listed, his career reflects deep engagement with practical legal challenges in public utilities and natural resource management.