Water treatment
10 water utility operations experts
These ten professionals have run drinking water operations for cities, water districts and water utilities as managers and directors. A reader can learn how water utility operations leaders run their plants, systems and teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Colby Sneed
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations and Treatment · San Jose Water
Vice President of Operations at San Jose Water since 2026. Former Director of Operations and Treatment (2021–2026), Director of Operations (2016–2021), Manager of Operations (2014–2016) and Operations and Control Systems Supervisor (2004–2014) at San Jose Water.
Daniel Rivas
LinkedInExperience: Water Production Manager · City of Scottsdale
Former Water Production Manager at the City of Scottsdale (2024–2026), and Deputy Director Water Services there since 2026, a role the profile describes as responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance and long-term planning of Scottsdale Water's Water Services Departments. Former Plant Operations Superintendent at the City of Tempe (2020–2024).
Eddy Campbell
LinkedInExperience: Utilities Director · City of Sweetwater Texas
Utilities Director at the City of Sweetwater Texas since 1999, where the profile describes managing 25 employees, an 8 MGD surface water plant, a groundwater system with 40 wells and a 2 MGD wastewater treatment plant. Former Crew Chief - Distribution Dept at the City of Sweetwater (1989–1999).
Heather Collins P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Director of Water Treatment Operations · Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Director of Water Treatment Operations at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California since 2011, with an Assistant Group Manager, Water System Operations role there also listed (2022–2024). Former CDPH Section Chief at the State of California (1992–2011). The profile headline lists Past President, American Water Works Association.
Jeff Crispin, CPM
LinkedInExperience: Director of Water Resources · City of Hays
Director of Water Resources at the City of Hays since 2017, a position the profile describes as performing administrative and supervisory duties and being responsible for planning, directing and coordinating operations. Former Assistant Director of Water Resources at the City of Hays (2015–2017).
John Bui
LinkedInExperience: Manager of Water and Wastewater Operations · City of Hamilton, Ohio
Manager of Water and Wastewater Operations at the City of Hamilton, Ohio since 2022, and Operator of Record for the City of Hamilton Public Water System, overseeing a 40 MGD and a 6 MGD water treatment plant, according to the profile. Former Water Production Superintendent (2015–2022) at the City of Hamilton, Ohio.
Johnnie Baptista
LinkedInExperience: Public Works Manager - Water Division · City of Merced
Public Works Manager - Water Division at the City of Merced since 2014, responsible for all aspects of the city drinking water system, including budget, planning, personnel and meter reading, according to the profile. Former Water and Sewer Supervisor at Winton water and sanitary district (2002–2014) and Water Operator at the City of Merced (1997–2002).
Kelly Rouse, MPA, CPWP-M
LinkedInExperience: Water Treatment System Manager · North Texas Municipal Water District
Water Treatment System Manager at North Texas Municipal Water District since 2024, managing a regional water treatment system that serves over 2.3 million people, according to the profile. Former Assistant Director of Public Services (2022–2024) and Utilities Manager (2019–2022) at the City of Lewisville.
Moustafa Aly
LinkedInExperience: Water Operations & Facilities Manager · Jurupa Community Services District
Water Operations & Facilities Manager at Jurupa Community Services District since 2015, and former Water Treatment Plant Supervisor there (2013–2015). Former Chief Operator at IEUA (2002–2013) and Senior Operator at Inland Empire Utilities Agency (1991–2002).
Tony Blackwell
LinkedInExperience: Water Operations Maintenance Manager · City of Renton Public Works Dept.
Water Operations Maintenance Manager at the City of Renton Public Works Dept. since 2026, where the profile describes serving as Operator in Responsible Charge of the city's water system and overseeing the Water Distribution, Water Quality and Treatment, and Water Metering sections. Former Director, Water Operations & System Maintenance Division at Seattle Public Utilities (2012–2020).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's system to yours, since a small city system with wells differs from a large regional treatment system or a private water company. Also decide whether your question is mainly about treatment plants, distribution and field crews, or budgets and regulatory compliance, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff and schedule treatment plant operators and field crews to cover round-the-clock operations?
- 02What do you monitor every day to catch water quality or pressure problems before customers notice?
- 03How do you prioritize main replacements and plant upgrades when the capital budget is tight?
Reaching water utility operations experts
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