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SAWS has assembled a highly qualified and diverse Executive Management Team with 10 Vice Presidents and a Chief of Staff. Seven of these leaders came from within SAWS with a combined experience of nearly 100 years. These high-performing professionals focused SAWS on major areas of improvement and growth…on operational efficiencies, on our work culture, and on the well-being of our customers and community.
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Jerry Bailey, P.H.R.
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Vice President, Human Resources
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Master of Public Administration
California State University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
California State University
Responsible for all human resources and training functions for 1,600 employees, including direct oversight of corporate staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development.
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“Our job is to support our employees with the tools and resources they need to perform their jobs efficiently and to the best of their ability.”
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Michael S. Brinkmann |
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Vice President, Administrative Services |
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
SAWS experience: 13 years
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Responsible for the development, implementation and administration of corporate programs, including facilities maintenance, real estate, fleet management, water quality laboratory, right of way, and security. |
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“Managing multiple administrative support functions has allowed us to implement some innovative and cost-effective solutions.” |
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Steve Clouse |
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Vice President, Production & Treatment |
Master of Public Administration
Webster University
Bachelor of Science, Aquatic Biology
Southwest Texas State University
SAWS/City of San Antonio experience: 21 years |
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Responsible for an operating budget of $56 million and a team of 367 employees that oversee all production facilities, the ASR facility, water recycling centers, heating and cooling facilities, lift stations, the emergency operations center, and the energy management division. |
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“Our focus is on the maintenance of our high standards of quality, reliability and customer commitment.” |
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Doug Evanson, C.P.A.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Master of Business Administration
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Kansas
Responsible for the overall financial operations of a $2.7 billion utility.
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“The measurable strides we made in 2005 were very gratifying…largely because our entire workforce embraced an increased focus on financial accountability.”
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Gregorio Flores III
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Vice President, Communications & External Relations
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Master of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Harvard University
Responsible for all areas of corporate communications, including media relations, legislative and public affairs, community relations, internal communications and advertising.
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“We communicate proactively with our stakeholders, driving the image, interests and success of SAWS.”
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Stacey Isenberg, C.P.A.
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Vice President, Corporate Initiatives
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Master of Business Administration
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Business Administration
St. Mary’s University
SAWS experience: 13 years
Responsible for the overall activities of the Information Services division, as well as the implementation of corporate-wide strategic projects and initiatives.
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“Our team moved an entire organization into a new headquarters facility one month ahead of schedule and $1 million under budget.”
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Kelley Neumann, P.E.
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Vice President, Facilities Engineering & Construction
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Master of Public Administration
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
SAWS/City of San Antonio experience: 16 years
Responsible for all human resources and training functions for 1,600 employees, including direct oversight of corporate staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development.
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“We work hard to accurately gauge the infrastructure needs of this dynamic, rapidly growing community.”
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Debra Nicholas
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Chief of Staff
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Master of Human Resource Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Oklahoma State University
Responsible for the development of organizational plans and strategic direction of the utility, with oversight of major project initiatives and key community relationships.
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“Organizational behavior and strategic direction go hand-in-hand. By demonstrating our operational efficiency, we build a strong level of trust with the community.”
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Janelle Okorie
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Vice President, Strategic Resource & Business Planning
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Master of Regional Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts
Princeton University
Responsible for the development of organizational plans and strategic direction of the utility, with oversight of major project initiatives and key community relationships.
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“We will maintain the highest standards of water quality as we continue to diversify our water supply inventory.”
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Valentin T. Ruiz, Jr., P.E.
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Vice President, Distribution & Collections
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
SAWS/City Water Board experience: 25 years
Responsible for an operating budget of
$24 million and a team of 432 employees that oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
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“We are the first responders. We stand ready 24/7, every day of the year, to maximize uninterrupted service.”
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Frank Stenger-Castro
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Vice President, Legal
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Doctor of Jurisprudence
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
The University of Texas at Austin
SAWS experience: 5 years
Responsible for legal advice and counsel to the SAWS Board of Trustees, President/CEO, and management on issues pertaining to all aspects of SAWS, including public law, water law, environmental law, public utility law, and labor law.
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“Our team’s expertise on the breadth of legal issues that impact our industry is second to none. That’s why we’ve been recognized by Texas Lawyer magazine as the ‘best law firm on water issues in San Antonio.”
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