Utility Management Community

The main goal of the Utility Management Community is to promote the adoption of effective and sustainable management practices across all aspects of wastewater utility operations.

The community shall review, analyze and share the latest techniques and strategies for the best management of organizations and the successful operation of effective utilities, professional consulting practices, or any organization engaged in the management of water and wastewater operations. It shall endeavor to develop appropriate and timely educational and outreach tools and techniques (workshops, presentations, webinars, white papers, technical sessions at the annual conference, written manuals of practice) to educate and train utility managers at all levels to meet the ongoing mission, goals and objectives of the Water Environment Federation.

The community meets twice per year to conduct the business of the Committee, to receive updates on current WEF management initiatives, and to continue work on the annual action programs of each of the community subcommittees.

Leadership

Chair
Christine Volkay-Hilditch, 2024 - 2025
Tel: 717-293-5531
Email: CHilditch@cityoflancasterpa.com

Vice Chair
Brian Persing, 2024 - 2025
Tel: 301-206-7415
Email: brian.persing@wsscwater.com

2nd Vice Chair
Ryu Suzuki, 2024 - 2025
Email:  rsuzuki@dcwater.com

Past Chair
Zonetta English, 2024 -2025
Tel: (502) 540-6706
Email: zonetta.english@louisvillemsd.org

Staff Manager
Lisa McFadden
Tel: 703-684-2400 ext. 7060
Email: LMcfadden@wef.org

Focus Groups

Facilities Management
Matthew Manchisi - Chair
matthewmanchisi@gmail.com

Finance and Administration
Rocky Craley - Chair
rcraley@raftelis.com

CIP Planning and Delivery
Matt Bond - Chair
Matt.Bond@hdrinc.com

Strategic Organizational Practices
Jamie Decker - Chair
JDecker@hazenandsawyer.com

WISE
Cello Vitasovic - Chair
cello@9danalytics.com

Workforce Sustainability
Timothy Runde
TWRunde@DMGOV.org

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The WEF UMC Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) and Delivery Focus Group compiled information on CIP delivery needs as well as project management processes, technology needs, and training needs.

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