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 |
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Lisa Carrico – President | July 2022 |
Chris Carter – Vice President | July 2023 |
Mike Luken | July 2024 |
Dan Brenden | July 2025 |
Rich Thomas | July 2026 |
Mike Danforth – City Council Liaison | 2021 – 2022 |
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 |
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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 |
Kevin Kruiter | Purchasing, Facilities & Accounting Supervisor |
Sheila Mennenga | Human Resources & Risk Coordinator |
Lisa Pahl | Executive Secretary |