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CLEMENS HELDMAIER

P.O. Box 403, Moss Beach, CA 94038 / Tel: 650-7287892 / cheldmaier@coastside.net

Skills Summary

Highly experienced leader in the water industry, inclusive leadership style, excellent
Interpersonal skills, unifying approach to management, fluent in English, German, and Spanish

Education Highlights

- ACWA JPIA certified Leader in Water Industry 2018
- SWRCB Distribution Operator Grade 3 2003
- SWRCB Treatment Operator Grade 3 2003
- M.A. Degree in Applied Geology, University of Marburg, Germany 1999

- 3 Months Internship, Geothermal Fields Cerro Prieto, Mexico 1999
- 1 year abroad, University of Granada, Spain 1994-1995

Experience Summary

- General Manager, Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) 2008-Pres
- 8 Months as Acting Manager, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside 2015
- Superintendent of Water Operations, MWSD 2006-2008

- Water Systems Operator, MWSD (and CalAm) 2002-2006
- Environmental Hydrologist, Umweltlabor Westpfalz, Germany 1999-2002

Employment Experience Detailed

- General Manager (2008-present), MWSD. Serving as General Manager to the Board of
Directors. Authored effective sewer and water use ordinances. Implemented asset
management and strategic-planning based capital improvements. Directed
conservative budget administration practices. Provided capital project management
and championed effective energy projects. Experienced in water, sewer, and solid
waste rate setting. Overhauled failing water distribution and production system,
explored for and implemented new sustainable local water sources. Represented the
District in many regional negotiations, mediation processes, and union negotiations.
Consolidated MWSD and Pillar Ridge Water system. Repealed a 35-year water
moratorium under no-growth board. Successfully negotiated District’s Publics Work
Plan (LCP) with San Mateo County and California Coastal Commission. In regular
correspondence with Local Agencies, County and State Representatives and
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Regulators. Worked jointly with politicians and public on many controversial items and