I am an elected official for our town's board, the Gardnerville Ranchos; we provide water and sewer services to approx. 4,300 connections. I hold a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. My course emphasis was in water and wastewater. I was accepted into the Advanced Master's program my final semester where I took a classes in Hydrogeology and the Design of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facilities. I have been employed at South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) for the past 11 years, STPUD provides water and sewer services to the City of South Lake, Myers and Eldorado County. I serve on the Executive Board to the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities as the representative for small towns and GID's.