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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNR042718KauaiBoardofWaterSupplyappointsBryanWienandasManagerandChiefEngineerDepartment oAofaual Water has no substitute... Conserve it! News Release For Immediate Release: April 27, 2018 Contact: Jonell S.T. Kaohelaulii Information and Education Specialist Office: (808) 245-5461 Mobile: (808) 755-5432 Email: ikaohelaulii(@kauaiwater.ore Kauai Board of Water Supply appoints Bryan Wienand as Manager and Chief Engineer LIHUE —The Kauai Board of Water Supply (KBWS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Wienand as Manager and Chief Engineer for the Department of Water (DOW) effective May 1, 2018. Mr. Wienand has been with DOW since 2015 and currently serves as Deputy Manager. He will lead DOW's 88 employees within its seven divisions and oversee operations of the county's nine water systems currently servicing over 21,000 service connections, island wide. "We have great confidence in Mr. Wienand's leadership capabilities to maintain high performing operations and professional services at the Department of Water," said Beth Tokioka, KBWS chairperson. "His knowledge of water quality compliance standards, DOW's systems and demonstrated dedication towards priority projects will ensure that the Department's goals are aligned with the needs to service the people of Kauai." Mr. Wienand brings more than ten years of professional experience in civil engineering, including over five years as a Civil Engineer V, P.E. with the City and County of Honolulu, Monitoring and Compliance Branch of the Division of Environmental Quality. Prior to that, he worked as the Water and Wastewater Project Engineer, P.E. for the Henningson, Durham and Richardson, Inc. (HDR) engineering firm. He has an extensive career in engineering design and consultation, project and water utilities management and holds a Professional Engineering license in both the State of Hawaii and the State of Washington. Mr. Wienand has received multiple service awards throughout his career and was most recently the recipient of DOW's 2017 Employee of the Year award. "I am extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to serve the people of Kauai, the Board of Water Supply, and the Department of Water in this role," said Wienand. "I consider it to be a tremendous blessing, privilege, and honor to be positioned to lead this truly talented and dynamic organization. I look forward to overcoming challenges together, writing a new chapter, and building the future for our beautiful island." About the Kauai Department of Water The Kauai Department of Water, a semi -autonomous agency of the County of Kauai, manages and operates Kauai's water resources and distribution systems. The Department derives all of its revenue from water sales with no direct subsidy from the County General Fund. Its mission statement, "Together, we provide safe, affordable and sufficient drinking water through wise management of our resources and with excellent customer service for the people of Kauai" is embraced by the Department and the Kauai Board of Water Supply Members. For more information about the Kauai Department of Water, visit www.kauaiwater.org or like the Department of Water's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW. .` TAV'%Z. MW"-- � Bryan Wienand, appointed manager and chief engineer at the Department of Water, effective May 1, 2018.