Utility Board
An appointed five-person board governs Watertown Municipal Utilities. The appointments are made by the Mayor of Watertown and acted on by the City Council. The City Council also appoints a council member as a Utility Liaison.
Municipal Utilities Board Members
| Board Members | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Mike Luken – President | July 2029 |
| Dan Brenden – Vice President | May 2025 |
| Rich Thomas | May 2026 |
| Charlie Larkin | March 2027 |
| Chris Carter | July 2027 |
| Mike Danforth – City Council Liaison | 2023 – 2024 |
Utility Staff
Watertown Municipal Utilities currently has 62 full-time employees. The staff manages and oversees the operations of the electric, natural gas and water treatment and distribution services for the City of Watertown.
Municipal Utilities Staff Members
| Staff Members | Titles |
|---|---|
| Steve Lehner | General Manager |
| Adam Karst | Director of Administration |
| Bert Magstadt | Director of Operations |
| Brian Benson | Electric Superintendent |
| Wayne Lovelis | Water Superintendent |
| John Lunde | Gas Superintendent |
| Mark Meier | Engineering Tech Superintendent |
| Gina Brown | Customer Service, Billing & Collections Supervisor |
| Dan LeVasseur | Information Systems Supervisor |
| Rod Sutten | Purchasing, Facilities & Accounting Supervisor |
| Sheila Mennenga | Human Resources & Risk Coordinator |
| Lisa Pahl | Executive Secretary |