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Todd L. Jorgenson Tel: (951) 787-9398; Cell (951) 892-8445
Tjorgenson69@gmail.com
5280 Coventry Drive, Riverside, CA 92506

GENERAL MANAGER

I have 24 years of professional experience, with 22 of those coming from the municipal utility industry.
I have progressed through the ranks of Assistant Engineer to Interim General Manager of a combined

water and electric utility. My goal is to lead a progressive organization such as Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District. My qualifications include:

• Strategic planning and goal setting • Develop/maintain highly functioning culture
• Strong communication skills • Comprehensive knowledge of utility systems
• Personnel and leadership development • Professional relationship building
• Business acumen
CAREER PROGRESSION

City of Riverside, Riverside, California
Riverside is the twelfth largest city in California and the 75 largest city in the nation. Riverside
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provides many services, including: Fire and police protection, parks and recreation, development
support, code enforcement, stormwater protection and utilities (water, wastewater and electricity).

Assistant General Manager - Water October 2015 to Present
Oversee the Water Division of the Riverside Public Utilities with a $100 Million Budget
• 150 Personnel
• $60 Million operating budget
• $25 Million CIP budget
Served as Interim General Manager for 10 months.
• Largest department of the City of Riverside, $500 Million Budget, 650 personnel
• Stabilized working environment during major changes in leadership
• Secured passage of 5-year rate plans for the water and electric utilities

Engineering Manager October 2013 – October 2015
Responsible for the Water Division of the Department of Public Utilities.
• Oversaw 35 personnel, including Water Resources, Planning, Design and Contract
Administration
• $25 Million CIP budget
• Developed non-rate revenue sources
Served as Interim Assistant General Manager – Water for 8 months

Principal Engineer – Water Operations Manager January 2010 – October 2013

Responsible for the Water Operations Group.
• Oversaw a 35 person group that included operators, electricians and mechanics, SCADA
techs, water quality techs, engineers, analysts and support staff