Wayne Ahrens on the Early Planning Behind the Authority
Wayne Ahrens, Program Manager, reflects on the studies, legislation, and early questions that shaped the Authority’s direction.
Eric Hansen on the Power of Collaboration
Strong partnerships are essential to delivering complex infrastructure.
Doug Harris on the Scale of the Central Pump Station
Doug Harris describes the scale and function of the Central Pump Station and its role in delivering surface water across the region.
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.