PARKER WATER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President ( Term 2023 - 2027 )
Director Wasserman has 15+ years' experience as an Executive Recruiter. Currently, he is President of Parker Executive Search Consultants Inc. Prior to becoming a recruiter, he had 23 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries in Operation's Management. Bill held various Senior Management positions including Director of Packaging, Director of Corporate Production Planning Inventory Control, and Director of Purchasing.
Bill has a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University and a Master's Degree in Business from Florida Atlantic University. He served as past Chairman and Vice chairman of the Economic Development Board for the City of Sunrise, Florida. He is an active member of Ave Maria Catholic Church and serves as a member of the Parish Council.
Bill has been married to his wife Nancy for 45 years. They have two grown sons and two granddaughters.
Job Titles:
- Secretary ( Term 2022 - 2025 )
A Colorado native, Director Booth grew up in Littleton and is a graduate of Columbine High School and the University of Northern Colorado, where she earned her teaching license.
In addition to her time spent as a teacher in Highlands Ranch, Brook is also a licensed real estate agent and licensed real estate appraiser. As a realtor, she knows the impact of growth on our community and how important water is. Her background as a teacher, resident and businesswoman are an invaluable help as she serves on the PWSD Board and works to make sound decisions that will benefit Douglas County.
She and her husband, Matt, have lived in in the Canyons since 2020 with their three children - daughters Blake and Brittin, and son Brady. They have two furry friends that are part of the family, a Newfoundland puppy named Breck and a Golden Retriever named Cassie. In her spare time, she enjoys attending her son's baseball games or simply spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Treasurer ( Term 2022 - 2025 )
Director Langley retired as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W). He was responsible for the company's research and development operations, including advanced clean coal technology development, oversight of R&D for small modular nuclear reactors, and other technology commercialization efforts. He also held positions in field engineering and construction, project management, manufacturing and operations.
Don has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University. He also holds a Professional Energy Certificate from the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Prior to joining the PWSD Board, he served as a volunteer on the Citizens Water Advisory Committee for Aurora Water and has served on various Metro District Boards and an Authority.
He and his wife moved to Parker two years ago and live in the Idyllwilde community. They have two grown sons and two Shetland Sheepdogs who they love spending time and hiking with.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Member of the Leadership Team
James started with Parker Water & Sanitation District in 1994. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation. James holds Colorado Class A Operator Certifications in Water, Wastewater and Industrial Wastewater, and Class 4 Certifications in Collections and Distribution.
James is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
Job Titles:
- Director
- President ( Term 2023 - 2027 )
Director Klotz retired from Media News [The Denver Post] where he was controller for Fox Street and Commercial Production plants for 14 years. As a CPA working in private industry his career included numerous start-up and turnaround situations in construction, oil and gas production, manufacturing and data processing services.
Merlin was appointed to PWSD Board in 2012 and re-elected in 2014 and elected as Douglas County Clerk and Recorder in 2014 and 2018.
Job Titles:
- Communications Specialist
Job Titles:
- Director of Engineering
- Member of the Leadership Team
Rebecca started at Parker Water & Sanitation District in 2013 and has been the Director of Engineering since September 2018.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Rebecca made Colorado her home in 2005. Rebecca enjoys camping, hiking, and rock climbing with her husband and three kids.
Job Titles:
- Director - at - Large ( Term 2023 - 2027 )
- Professional Engineer
Director Kennah is Vice President and Senior Design Build Manager at Systra USA. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming.
Robert is a licensed professional engineer with over 25 years of project management experience. He has performed key interdisciplinary engineering, design management, and oversight roles on high-profile transportation projects throughout the United States and Canada. He has successfully led and delivered large-scale multi-billion-dollar transportation projects. This experience includes his role collaborating with municipalities, utility districts, public transportation, and governmental agencies. As a result, Robert has a thorough understanding of national, state, county, and local standards and codes that govern public assets.
At home in Parker, he has been an active community leader by serving on both the Parker Landmark Commission and the Parker Planning Commission. Robert values the importance of giving back to the community through active participation in public outreach and volunteering.
Job Titles:
- District Manager
- Member of the Leadership Team
Ron has been with Parker Water & Sanitation District since 2013. Prior to coming to PWSD, he worked for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for 14 years and the Town of Castle Rock for 13 years.
In addition to managing PWSD, Ron also sits on the Board of Directors for the South Metro Water Supply Authority and the WISE Authority.
Ron is a Montana native and is a graduate of Montana State University. He enjoys the outdoor lifestyle offered by Colorado.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Steve has been with Parker Water and Sanitation District since 2013. Prior to coming to PWSD, he worked for the City of Cincinnati for 23 years and the City of Aurora for 3 years.
Steve received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cincinnati and is a Certified Public Accountant. He also attended the Water and Wastewater Leadership Center at the University of North Carolina, Kenen-Flagler Business School.
He currently serves on the COLOTRUST Board of Trustees (2022-2024) as well as Treasurer of the Havana Water and Sanitation District (2021-2024). He previously served on the American Water Works Association's Finance and Audit Committees (2015-2019).