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Education: Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)

Executive Training:

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 2005
Weldon-Cooper Center for Public Service
Leadership Program for Developing High Performance Organizations

Employment History:

City of San Diego, CA
Office of the Mayor
Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Water Quality Branch (2013-2016)
Responsible for operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for one of the largest
and most complex water and wastewater systems in the United States.
Directed over 700 employees via three Deputy Directors
Responsible for $144 million Annual Operating Budget
Directed the development of the 500 MW San Vicente Pumped Storage hydroelectric project
to support California’s renewable goals
Oversight of the country’s largest municipal ocean monitoring program for compliance with
the 301(h) modification to the City’s NPDES Point Loma permit.
Manage nine (9) backcountry water supply reservoirs, including boating and fishing recre-
ation, and law enforcement Rangers
Responsible for Pure Water public outreach program (potable reuse)

City of Bellevue, WA
Deputy Director, Utilities Department (2012 to 2013)
Provide Executive Oversight of 185 Utilities Department Employees serving a Population of
140,000 citizens.
Provide Direction and Leadership to all Divisions including Engineering, Water, Wastewater,
Stormwater, Streets, Solid Waste, and Financial Divisions
Responsible for $269 M Operating Budget (2-year)
Responsible for $161 M Capital Improvement Program (2-year)
Present material to City Council, City Manager, and Citizens, and Boards
Leads and develops Strategic Planning efforts
Oversee regulatory compliance, infrastructure replacement, financial planning, and workforce
development

City of Santa Fe, NM 2010 - 2012
Manager, Buckman Direct Diversion Project
Report to the Buckman Direct Diversion Board on all matters related to the start-up and oper-
ation of the City of Santa Fe / Santa Fe County Regional Water Project.
Responsible for budget preparation, regulatory compliance, water rights, staff supervision,
and O&M of State- of- the- Art Water Treatment Plant and Rio Grande Diversion Facilities.
City of Chandler, AZ 1997 - 2010
Assistant Municipal Utilities Director, July 2002 - 2010
Provide Executive Oversight of 150 Municipal Utilities Department Employees serving a Pop-
ulation of 260,000 residents.
Responsible for Divisions: Water Treatment Plant(s), Wastewater Treatment Plant(s), Wells
and Booster Stations, Reclaimed Water System (Reuse and Recharge), Water Quality and
Backflow Prevention, Pretreatment, CIP, Engineering, Industrial Reverse Osmosis Plant,
Safety and Security, Water Distribution, and Solid Waste.
Responsible for $52,000,000 Operating Budget and $250,000,000 Capital Improvements.
Communicate with Elected Officials, City Manager, and Citizens Organizations.
Negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements with neighboring Cities and Tribal Governments for
Shared Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants