UTRWD boasts of A and Double A Operators

Upper Trinity Regional Water District is set to induct 12.....yes TWELVE Double A operators in to the A/AA Club at this year's Annual School. 

Ben Hodges, Director of Operations for the entity, is one of twelve individuals employed at UTRWD that will be inducted this year. In my communications with him he tells me that in addition to the 12 Double A operators employed there, they also have 12 operators that hold an A license in either water or wastewater for a total of 36 A licenses obtained by the operators employed at just the one system. 

He speaks of the pride he has in who he works for and who he works with saying that "we have some outstanding and dedicated employees." 

Clearly, this system places an emphasis on the importance of their operators and the training and abilities of these individuals and that's paid off. In my first conversation with Ben, he challenged me to find a system that employed more A or Double A operators. I have not been successful yet..... but I'll keep looking. 

Here at TWUA we want to recognize this huge accomplishment and give a shoutout to these 12 people for what they'e been able to achieve. 

So, congratulations to the following individuals. If you are attending Annual School this year and see one of them, be sure to congratulate them as well. 

And if you know of other individuals or systems accomplishing great things, let us know. We'd love to give them the recognition they deserve! 

Ben Hodges

Brian Kelm

Jody Zabolio

Jeff Mlak

Tim Brazile

Brad Rebhan

Jarrod Stevens

Mark Long

Dustin Clark

Joe Thompson

Brian "Scott" Mooe

Jason Lucero