EOCWD HIRES NEW GENERAL MANAGER

January 7, 2021  |  FEATURED

The Board of Directors of the East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) has appointed David Youngblood as general manager, replacing longtime district head Lisa Ohlund, who has served since 2009 and retired at the end of 2020.

“On behalf of my fellow board members, I want to thank Lisa Ohlund for capping her 38-year career serving water and wastewater customers with us here at East Orange County Water District,” said Board President Doug Davert. “We are proud to appoint David Youngblood as our new general manager. He brings 25 years of experience in water resource management, with both public sector and private consulting experience.”

Most recently, Youngblood led engineering and operations at the Laguna Beach County Water District, and previously led engineering efforts at both the South Coast Water District and Orange County Water District. Prior to those public sector engagements, Youngblood worked for several prominent engineering firms in the county.

Youngblood’s priorities include continuing the district’s record of quality water and sewer service delivered in a fiscally responsible manner. He also plans to focus on protecting the district’s groundwater resources as well as the sewer reliability project planned for Tustin neighborhoods along Browning Avenue.

EOCWD serves retail water customers in unincorporated North Tustin and the City of Orange. The district also provides wholesale water to area agencies, in addition to maintaining and operating local sewers.