Lockett has worked at SAWS since 2009 and oversees the water recycling centers, lift stations, odor control facilities, and recycled water operations. Lockett has 22 years of experience in planning, design, construction, and operations of water and wastewater facilities, specializing in treatment. She oversaw the Vista Ridge integration program that ensured seamless delivery of the… Continue Reading Alissa Lockett
Velasquez began her career at SAWS as an internal auditor before moving into finance. In 2023, she became Vice President of Customer Experience and Strategic Initiatives where she oversees the Customer Service Group. During her tenure in finance, Velasquez was responsible for all of SAWS’ accounting and financial reporting, while overseeing a budget in excess… Continue Reading Cecilia Velasquez
Mendoza began his SAWS career in 2000 as an engineering technician. Throughout the years, he also served as an energy analyst, senior financial analyst and group operations officer before becoming Director of Fleet and Facility Management in 2016. His accomplishments include reorganizing Fleet Management to improve service levels while simultaneously decreasing maintenance costs, as well… Continue Reading Carlos Mendoza
Jennifer Ingram provides legal advice and counsel to the SAWS Board of Trustees and SAWS management on all issues relating to employment law and litigation, including those related to human resources, risk management, safety, benefits, pre-suit claims, and litigation matters in trial court, appellate court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. Ingram joined SAWS in 2022, after… Continue Reading Jennifer Beth Ingram
Ed Guzman joined SAWS in 2020 as Senior Corporate Counsel providing legal support for environmental and regulatory matters. Guzman provides support to multiple departments within the organization associated with the completion of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Consent Decree; issues related to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (wastewater) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System… Continue Reading Ed Guzman
Hope Wells has led legislative and executive initiatives for SAWS in Austin for more than a decade. Prior to that, she worked in the Texas House of Representatives as legislative aide and then Chief Committee Clerk and General Counsel for the Committee on Natural Resources. Overall, Wells has worked in the water sector and public… Continue Reading Hope Wells
Karen Guz leads a diverse and energetic team responsible for acquiring more than one billion gallons of water each year through conservation education, incentives and reasonable regulation. SAWS’ conservation incentive and education programs have a proven track record of success in reducing water use while improving customer satisfaction. Guz has a Bachelor of Science degree… Continue Reading Karen Guz
Kampstra joined SAWS in 2009 as a network engineer who was responsible for managing and engineering all aspects of the utility’s wireless network. He has designed and led multiple infrastructure improvements during his tenure, including network consolidation, network security enhancements, network resiliency, security end point detection and response, data loss prevention, anomaly detection, and more.… Continue Reading Michael Kampstra
Ramos joined SAWS as vice president of Communications & External Affairs in 2015. He is responsible for the strategic and tactical oversight of developing, implementing and administering SAWS’ communications and external affairs programs. Ramos also oversees the areas of advertising and public relations, local intergovernmental affairs, internal and external communications, as well as community and… Continue Reading Gavino Ramos
Prior to joining SAWS in 2012, De La Garza served as assistant city manager and chief human resources officer with the City of San Antonio. While there, she led several major initiatives including extensive revisions to employee benefits and compensation plan designs, as well as a citywide consolidation of human resources staff. She also served… Continue Reading Sharon De La Garza
