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MOHAMMED M. HAQUE, MBA, PE

1021 Alexandra Blvd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | haquem1@hotmail.com | 847-276-8473

GLOBAL NONPROFIT LEADER
Global leader of organizations, infusing innovation into the culture of an organization through strategic
change management initiatives. Thrive in environments where there are problems to fix and love
moving organizations forward. Lead several nonprofit agencies and created global initiatives that
extend the international reach of professionals through stewardship. With over 23 years of experience
in the government and non-profit sector, I am passionate about what our industry has to offer and
understand the power of our collective knowledge, networks, resources and impact our work has in
people’s lives. I enjoy mentoring young professionals and developing seasoned professionals so that we
all can be amazing stewards of the environments we all love and enjoy.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution • Empowering Young Professionals • Growth Initiatives
• Technology Utilization/Modernization • Cultural Transformation • Marketing Plans
• Administration & Management • Board Management • Public Speaking
• Analysis & Problem Resolution • Strategic Alliances & Advocacy • Fiscal Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHERN MORAINE WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT | DISTRICT MANAGER
Island Lake, Illinois | 2017 - Present

Top administrator of a regional resource recovery facility, reporting to a five-member Board of Trustees appointed by the State
of Illinois Legislature. Developing and creating a team culture towards asset management and responsible operations and
management. Manage a capital and operating budget of $13 million with services to three (3) villages in McHenry and Lake
Counties.
Board Relationships
• Creating a strategic plan and growth vision for the District and giving the Board the knowledge and tools to
understand and buy-in to that vision, incorporating their concerns and desires.
Culture Transformation
• Changing culture by empowering employees, developing passion and skills to build confidence and purpose.
• Adapting old staff with several newly recruited top-notch staff. Mentoring and developing to create a workforce
built on pride and self-assurance.
Modernization
• Improving the technology utilization at the District by enhancing business systems and maintenance management
systems through greater and better technology implementation.
Financial & Economic Development
• Working with developers and villages to expand economic development of the region by providing sanitary sewer
services as a necessary resource for that growth and advancement.

LAKES REGION SANITARY DISTRICT | DISTRICT MANAGER
Ingleside, Illinois | 2004 – 2017

Chief executive at the District, reporting to a Board of Trustees appointed by Lake County. Oversaw major facility expansions to
accommodate high paced growth in northwest Lake County. Liaison between several municipalities, government bodies and
constituents to ensure that regional system benefit 80,000 people. Doubled customer base and assets in a 5-year period.
Managed capital and operating budgets up to $18 million.
Negotiation
• Authored intergovernmental agreements focused on expansions doubling total sewer miles, two regional pumping
stations and two additional lift stations within a fiveyear period.
• Negotiated agreements with municipal bodies and private developers.
Risk Mitigation
• Secured pre-payment of special connection fees ($7M) to fund major portion of the regional expansion.