From NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has announced that the board of trustees has appointed Douglas Stephens, P.E., as president, effective March 16.
Stephens succeeds Jerry Greiner, who has served as president since 1994 and will retire following a transition period effective April 4.
“We are pleased to welcome Doug to lead the District,” said Douglas Miller, chair of the District’s board of trustees. “His experience in utility management, engineering, infrastructure planning, and his regional knowledge will help ensure reliable, safe drinking water and environmentally responsible wastewater treatment for northwestern Ohio for years to come.”
Stephens brings 24 years of experience in the water and wastewater sector, most recently serving as the director of the department of public utilities for the City of Toledo. In that role, he led engineering for major projects including the upcoming raw water main replacement project, Bay View wastewater treatment plant upgrades, Phase II of the Toledo Waterways Initiative, regulatory compliance initiatives, and the modernization of the city’s customer billing and payment platforms.
“I am honored to join the Northwestern Water and Sewer District and work alongside a dedicated team committed to protecting our water resources,” said Stephens. “My priority will be to maintain high-quality water and sewer service while planning for growth, replacing aging infrastructure, and communicating openly with our customers.”
Greiner will support the leadership transition and then retire after more than 37 years of public service.
