Key Staff
SMWD was formed in 1964 as a landowner district (Section 35306 of the California Water Code) by a group of ranchers who wanted to create a reliable source of water for their cattle. As development occurred within the district’s boundaries, SMWD was reorganized in 1995 as a registered voter California Water District (California Water District legislation is Section 34000 of the California Water Code).
SMWD’s primary focus as a special district is to provide high-quality potable water, sewage collection and treatment, production and delivery of tertiary-treated recycled water, and urban runoff treatment. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager and implemented by staff.
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Key Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| General Manager | Daniel R. Ferons |
| Deputy General Manager | Don Bunts |
| Assistant General Manager - Finance | Robert Grantham |
| Secretary to the Board | Kelly Radvansky |
| Chief Engineer | Tricia Butler |
| Operations Manager | Rich Kissee |
| Controller | Erica Castillo |
| Information Technology Manager | Dustin Navarro |
| Director of External Affairs | Jim Leach |
| Customer Relations Manager | Beth Geldert |
| Human Resources Manager | Kathleen Springer |