Leadership
The board oversees both of the plants’ daily water and wastewater operations, respectively. Our board is made up of five members who each serve staggered four-year terms. Four of the members are appointed by the Parkersburg City Council, while the fifth is the Mayor who serves as the Chairman of the Board. Board members are selected for their experience and expertise in engineering, construction, finance, business, etc., that relate to the operation of the utilities.
Board Members
- Tom Joyce, Chairman of the Board
- Gregory Herrick, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Mike Evans, Board Member
- Paul Hoblitzell, Board Member
Management
- Eric Bennett, General Manager
- Derrick Fairbanks, Assistant Manager/Chief Engineer
- Erin Hall, Comptroller
- Christopher Pauley, Assistant Comptroller
Department Supervisors
- Tim Barker, Treatment Operations Supervisor
- Jeff Townsend, Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Supervisor
- Anita Burns, Customer Service Supervisor - Billing
- Raymond Cale, Customer Service Supervisor - Meters
- Steve Eaton, Technical Services
- Mark Lawrentz, Facility Maintenance
Chief Operators
- Zac Johnson, Water Treatment Facility
- Joseph Stephens, Wastewater Treatment Facility