Senior Administration

• Jim Barrett, General Manager
• Robert Cheng, Assistant General Manager

Departments
Communication & Conservation

• Director Heather Engel

The Communication and Conservation Department is responsible for public outreach, education, and management of the district’s conservation programs. The department also tracks relevant legislation and is responsible for the website.

Engineering

• Director Mark Johnson

The Engineering Department manages the design and construction of large projects, such as new pipelines and reservoirs. Divisions include Development Services, Inspection, and Right-of-Way.

Environmental Services

• Director Steve Bigley

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for water quality and groundwater replenishment monitoring and reporting, including oversight of a state-certified laboratory. The department also manages biological resources and environmental permitting programs.

Finance

• Director Kay Godbey

The Finance Department creates the District’s budget, solicits and reviews bids, processes all payments for water services and pays the District's bills.

Human Resources

• Director Heidi Keeran

Human Resources handles all recruitment and hiring for the District, as well as managing the employee safety program, health benefits and risk management.

Information Systems

• Director Luis Maciel

Information Systems maintains the district computer network and is responsible for all the district’s computer and software-related needs.

Operations

• Director Dan Farris

The Operations Department is responsible for the operation, maintenance and construction of the domestic water system (including meter and leak repair) and the sewer systems (including overseeing the district’s 6 wastewater reclamation plants).

Service

• Director Raul Aguirre

The Service Department includes many of the divisions most closely linked to our customers, including Customer Service, Customer Billing, Meter Readers and Zanjeros.

Trades & Support

• Director Javier Miranda

The Trades and Support Department is responsible for CVWD’s vehicle, building, and grounds maintenance, including the Auto Shop, electronics, electric, mechanical, carpentry, and landscaping. The department also oversees maintenance of the Coachella Canal and regional stormwater facilities.