Gary Struzick on Building a Regional Water Supply
Gary Struzick describes the scale of pipelines, pump stations, and coordination involved in delivering surface water across the region.
Bryan Thomas on Building the Operations Team
From a single operator to a fully developed team, operations have grown alongside the system. Bryan Thomas, Operator, reflects on the early days and the experience it took to build a strong, reliable operations team.
Larry Weppler on Securing a Water Supply
Before infrastructure could be built, a reliable water source had to be secured. Larry Weppler, Vice President and Precinct 1 Director, shares how early partnerships helped make that possible.
Eric Hansen on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Project
The Northeast Water Purification Plant represents years of coordination and collaboration. Eric Hansen, President and Precinct 3 Director, shares why this project stands out as one of the most significant achievements during his time with the Authority.
Dennis Gorden on a Lifetime in Water Service
With decades of experience in water and wastewater, Dennis Gorden, Precinct 9 Director, reflects on his path to the Authority and the value of experience in helping guide long-term infrastructure decisions.
Mark Janneck on the Hidden Effort Behind the System
Much of the work behind the water system happens out of sight. Mark Janneck, Precinct 8 Director, reflects on the coordination and effort required to build infrastructure most people never see.
Jay Wheeler on Managing a Project of This Scale
Managing a project of this magnitude requires coordination, discipline, and long-term focus. Jay Wheeler, Precinct 2 Director, reflects on the effort required to keep complex infrastructure moving forward.
Mike Thornhill on Building a Regional Water Network
What began as planning and paperwork grew into one of the largest infrastructure efforts in the region. Michael Thornhill, Assistant Secretary and Precinct 4 Director, describes the scale of moving water across Greater Houston and the complexity behind it.
Cam Postle on a Chance Encounter That Changed the Project
A chance discovery of an Exxon easement created a solution no one expected. Cam Postle, Secretary and Precinct 6 Director, shares how that moment led to securing a critical route across the region—saving time, reducing costs, and helping make the surface water system possible.
Gary Struzick on Recognizing the Limits of Groundwater
As groundwater levels declined, Gary Struzick, Assistant Vice President and Precinct 7 Director, recalls the moment his MUD recognized the need for a long-term solution. That realization helped drive early decisions to pursue surface water.
