Spotlight on Success

On Aug. 9, 2023, PWC recognized over 200 employees during a Board meeting for their hard work and dedication as the front line of environmental defense during PWC’s inaugural Wastewater Professional’s Day. PWC’s Water Resources Division is responsible for ensuring sewer mains flow freely and wastewater is properly treated before being returned to the Cape Fear River. PWC’s Wastewater Professional’s Day is the first-known appreciation day in the wastewater industry and will be observed at PWC the second Wednesday of August annually going forward.  Click here to read more

In July 2023, Rene Denis earned his Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification.

In July 2023, Sarah Holbert earned her Prosci Certified Change Practitioner Certification.

In July 2023, Kevan Meltzer earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Ashley Jackson received her ASE C1 Service Advisor Certification in June 2023.

PWC had 4 employees graduate from the United Way of CC’s Leadership Development Program. Dane Reid (Lab), Darlisha Warren (Accounting), Kevin Hopkins (Information Technology), & Sabrina King (Accounting) completed 11 weeks of training to graduate. The mission of the Program is to enhance leadership skills and place diverse volunteers in leadership and policy-making roles on boards and committees of nonprofit and civic organizations throughout Cumberland County.

Timothy (Tim) Bryant began his career as PWC’s 10th CEO/General Manager on Aug. 14, 2023.  With over 25 years of utility experience, he came to PWC from Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) where he held numerous leadership roles since 2008. FPL is the largest electric utility in the United States, serving an estimated 12.5 million people in the state of Florida.  Bryant most recently served as Director of External Affairs for FPL.  Click here to read more

Mike Molina has been named one of the Fayetteville Observer’s 40 Under 40. The 39-year-old was nominated for 40 Under 40 because he has volunteered in the community in many capacities over the years, including Meals on Wheels, food bank, mentoring at-risk youth with life skills, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, PWC Jay Walkers-Walk to End Alzheimers and Fayetteville Urban Ministry. He has served on the Board of CBYA which mentors at-risk youth and from 2001 to the present, he has coached numerous sports within the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation organization.  Mike believes that stewardship, cohesiveness and volunteerism is key to the success of a healthy community.

In March 2023, Kechia Kinsey was honored as the Sandhills-Fortuna Military Spouse of the Year. The award recognizes Kechia’s selfless heart and passion for supporting and maintaining the homefront in our military community.

In March 2023, Sinclair Robinson received his Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Certification.

In February 2023, Kyle Parrish earned his Grade III Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator certification.

Jim Scaccia
Fleet Manager

In February 2023, Jim Scaccia completed the NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist Program.

Lamont Hinson
Communications/Community Relations Associate

In March 2023, Lamont Hinson earned a North Carolina City/County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Award for PWC's water eBlast - PWC Connections The Flow.  The Flow placed 2nd in the Digital External Newsletter/Blog category.

In June 2023, Lineworkers Cameron Phipps, Stone Johnson, Dustin Britt, Marshall Jackson, James Deans, Cody Jonaitis, Lamar Hunt, Jonathan Bullard, Austin Hawley, & Adam Daughety traveled to Arizona to participate in the Light Up Navajo IV project- an ongoing humanitarian mutual aid project that is providing electric service to members of the Navajo Indian reservation who do not have electricity.  Since 2019, American Public Power Association utility members have partnered with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) on the initiative. Learn more about Light Up Navajo

In February 2023, CJ Hyatt earned his Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator certification.

In February 2023, John McColl obtained his National Association of Fleet Administrators Asset Management Discipline Certificate.

Tenita Thomas
Customer Service Supervisor

In February 2023, Tenita Thomas was promoted from Billing Analyst to Customer Service Supervisor.

Jon Rynne
Chief Officer, Electric Systems

In January 2023, Jon Rynne was re-elected to the ElectriCities of N.C. Board of Directors.  The 16-member Board advises and directs the activities and policies for N.C. Municipal Power Agency Number One, N.C. Eastern Municipal Power Agency, and ElectriCities of N.C. Board members serve three-year terms.

Lee Heflin
Powerline Crewleader

In February 2023, Lee Heflin was promoted from Lineworker 1st Class to Powerline Crewleader.

Partnership for Safe Water 20-Year Director's Award

PWC received the 20-Year Director’s Award from the Partnership for Safe Water for both P.O. Hoffer and Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facilities, recognizing our efforts and proven ability to treat water in a manner which meets or exceeds current regulatory practices.  PWC is proud to be a charter member of the Partnership for Safe Water, which was developed jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, utilities, and other water organizations.  PWC was the first utility in North Carolina to be recognized with the Director’s Award and has maintained it for 20 years, an honor achieved by less than 200 water utilities across the country.

Shelby Lesane
Procurement Advisor

In January 2023, Shelby Lesane earned her Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer Certification from the N.C. Association of Governmental Purchasing and UNC School of Government.

Sam Baker
Water Treatment Facility Operator

In January 2023, Sam Baker passed his A-Surface Water Treatment Facility Operator Exam.

Brittany Odom
Water Resources Lab Analyst

In December 2022, Brittany Odom earned her Class I Lab Analyst Certification.  She is also serving as Secretary for the N.C. Water Operators Association-Southeastern Section.

Courtney York
Water Resources Lab Analyst

In December 2022, Courtney York earned her Class I Lab Analyst Certification.

Dan Kai
Information Technology Systems Supervisor

In January 2023, Dan Kai was promoted from Sr. Information Technology Systems Administrator to Information Technology Systems Supervisor.

Adrian Furr
Rockfish Creek Water Reclamation Facility Operator

In November 2022, Adrian Furr obtained his Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification in March 2021.

Roger Floyd
Water Reclamation Operator

In November 2022, Roger Floyd earned his Grade III Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification.

Wendy Dunaway
Watershed Environmental Specialist

In December 2022, the North American Lake Management Society awarded Wendy Dunaway their LakeLine Magazine Editor’s Choice Award for her photo of Mintz Pond.
won the Editor’s Choice Award

Darelle McKinnon
Water Treatment Plant Operator

In October 2022, Darelle McKinnon earned his N.C. Grade A-Surface Water Treatment Facility Operator Certification.

James Williams, Jr.
IT Infrastructure Manager

James Williams, Jr. has been promoted to IT Infrastructure Manager.  Williams joined PWC in 2019 and previously held positions as IT System Administrator and IT Support Supervisor.

Kimberly Rodriguez
Customer Accounts Manager

Kimberly Rodriguez was promoted to Customer Accounts Manager in Customer Billing and Collections Support in October 2022.  She previously served as Key Accounts Agent.

Kavosia Byrd
P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility Operator

Kavosia Byrd passed his C-Surface Water Treatment exam in August.  Byrd is one of two Water Treatment Facility Operators who completed an internship at PWC through the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program.  The program connects active-duty service members with career job training opportunities and helps them transition to successful civilian careers before they exit the military.

Mick Noland
Interim Chief Executive Officer/General Manager

In September 2022, Mick Noland was named interim CEO/General Manager, replacing Elaina Ball, who announced she was stepping down to assume a position in her home state of Texas.  He previously served as PWC’s Water Resources Division Chief Officer since 1993.

Misty Manning
Interim Chief Officer-Water Resources Division

In September 2022, Misty Manning was named Interim Chief Officer for the Water Resources Division.  She was selected to the Fayetteville Observer's 40 under 40 Class of 2022 in June 2022.  In 2020, she was named as PWC’s first female engineering manager when she took over the Water Resources Engineering Manager position. Manning joined PWC in 2011 as an Engineer.

John Allen
Interim Water Resources Engineering Manager

In September 2022, John Allen was named Interim Water Resources Engineering Manager.  He joined PWC in 2003 and previously served as the Senior Engineer for the W/R Engineering Department.

Kathy Miller
Interim Chief Customer Officer

In September 2022, Kathy Miller was named Interim Chief Customer Officer.  She joined PWC in 2015 as Key Accounts Manager and has served as Marketing/Customer Programs Manager since 2017.

Janelle Rockett
Interim Marketing/Customer Programs Manager

In September 2022, Janelle Rockett was named Interim Marketing/Customer Programs Manager.  She joined PWC in 2017 as a Key Accounts Manager.

Devaughn Hunter
W/R Utility Worker

In August 2022, Devaughn Hunter completed an internship at PWC through the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program.  The program connects active-duty service members with career job training opportunities and helps them transition to successful civilian careers before they exit the military.

David Gajowiak
IT Manager Enterprise Applications

In August 2022, David Gajowiak was promoted to IT Manager Enterprise Applications.  He previously served as IT Infrastructure Manager since August 2019.

Scott McCoy
Water Reclamation Facilities Operations Supervisor

Scott McCoy received his Grade I Pretreatment Program Specialist Certification in July 2022.

Chris Stephens
Water Reclamation Facility Operator

Chris Stephens received his Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification in July 2022.

Drew Scruggins
Water Reclamation Facility Operator

Drew Scruggins received his Land Application of Residuals Operator Certification in July 2022.

Jordan Clabo
Environmental System Protection Specialist

Jordan Clabo earned his Grade 1 Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification in July 2022.

Stevan Cox
Environmental System Protection Specialist

Stevan Cox received his Pretreatment Consortium Grade 2 Pretreatment Specialist Certification in July 2022.

Dalton Fail
Water Reclamation Facility Operator

Dalton Fail received his Grade III OIT Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification in July 2022.

Shaun Clark
Water Reclamation Facility Operator

Shawn Clark received his Land Application of Residuals Operator Certification in July 2022.

Joshua Bass
Water Reclamation Facility Operator

In July 2022, Josh Bass obtained his Grade III Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification.

Nikole Bohannon
Small Local Supplier Program Manager

In June 2022, Nikole Bohannon was promoted to Small Local Supplier Program Manager.  She received her Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer Certification in March 2021.

Paula Shambach
Director of Business Services

In July 2022, Paula Shambach was promoted to Director of Business Services.  She previously served as Corporate Development Manager.

Tim Stankiewicz
Power Plant Principle Engineer

In July 2022, Tim Stankiewicz was promoted to Power Plant Principle Engineer at the Butler-Warner Generation Plant.  He previously served as Principle Engineer in Electrical Engineering.

Jewell Chambers
Technical Resources Supervisor

In March 2022, Jewell Chambers was promoted from Electrical Engineering Senior GIS Technician to Technical Resources Supervisor.  Chambers joined PWC in 1999 as a Drafting Technician.

Ronaldo Hernandez
Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facility Operator

Ronaldo Hernandez passed his C- Surface Water Treatment Exam in June 2022. He joined PWC in July 2021.

Paula Eckard
Supply Chain Analyst

In April 2022, Paula Eckard obtained her Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification.

Olivia Hall
Organizational Development Manager

Olivia Hall joined PWC as Organizational Development Manager in December 2021.

Carey Jacobs
Electrical Engineer

In May 2022, Carey Jacobs was sworn in as President of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES) Board of Directors.  Jacobs has served on the NCAMES Board since 2019.

Gail Boggs
Electrical Engineering Business Services Supervisor

In May 2022, Gail Boggs was inducted into the North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES) Hall of Fame.  During Boggs' 48-year career at PWC, she has served on the NCAMES Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer since 1999.

Wayne Egan
W/R Facility Operations Manager

Wayne Egan was promoted from W/R Treatment Plant Operator to W/R Facility Operations Supervisor in October 2021.

Gary Thompson
Senior Treatment Plant Operator

Gary Thompson of the P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility has been named the North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association (NCWOA) 2021 A-Surface Operator of the Year.  He joined PWC in 1995 and has been in the water industry for over 25 years.

Wesley Jacobs
Principal Engineer

In March 2022, Wesley Jacobs was promoted from Electrical Engineering Senior Engineer to Principal Engineer.  Jacobs joined PWC in 2005 as a Utility Worker in the Water Resources Construction Department.

Raymond Hast
Fleet Management HD Auto Tech

Raymond Hast earned his Double MASTER ASE Certification in Medium/Heavy Vehicle Tech Master and Master Automobile Tech in July 2021.

Rhonda Locklear
Water Resources Environmental & Compliance Manager

Rhonda Locklear was appointed to the N.C. Water Quality Association Board of Directors in December 2021.

Rhonda Graham
Controller

Rhonda Graham was promoted to Controller in April 2021. Graham joined PWC in 2017 and previously served as the Budget Manager.

David Deschamps
Engineering Manager-Electric Systems

David Deschamps was promoted from Electrical Engineering Principal Engineer to Engineering Manager-Electric Systems in December 2021.

Steve Collins
Electrical Engineering GIS Technician

Steve Collins earned his recertification as a Geospatial Information Systems Professional (GISP) in November 2021.

Martin Cunningham
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Martin Cunningham has been promoted to Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor. Cunningham previously served as a Revenue Accounting Analyst and has been with PWC since 1995.

Reggie Abbott
Real Estate and Right-of-Way Manager

Reggie Abbott was promoted from Right-of-Way Agent to Real Estate and Right-of-Way Manager in October 2021.

Lisa Barbee
Financial Rates Manager

Lisa Barbee was promoted from Financial Rates Analyst to Financial Rates Manager in September 2021.

David Faircloth
Water Resources Treat Plant Operator

David Faircloth has been named the North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association's (NCWOA) 2020 A-Surface Operator of the Year. Faircloth joined PWC in 2014 and has earned several certifications, including A-Surface and Grade II Physical/Chemical.

Candice Kirtz
Director of Supply Chain

Candice Kirtz joined PWC as Director of Supply Chain in October 2021.

Jim Scaccia
Fleet Manager

In February 2023, Jim Scaccia completed the NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist Program.

Susan Fritzen
Chief Administrative Officer

Susan Fritzen was promoted to the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer in July 2021. Fritzen joined PWC as the Special Projects Manager in August 2008.