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California American Water Names David A. Berger to Manage Coastal Water Supply ProjectsManager Coastal Water Supply Projects Named
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California American Water Names David A. Berger to Manage Coastal Water Supply Projects
California American Water announced today that David A. Berger has been selected for the position of Manager, Coastal Water Supply Projects.Berger has served as General Manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District since 2004.Berger will oversee all aspects of California American Water's on-going efforts to develop a permanent water supply solution for the Monterey Peninsula.
"Dave Berger will be a valuable asset to the California American Water team and brings experience, energy and strategic focus to the business," said California American Water President Kent Turner.
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In his new role, Berger will manage development of California American Water's proposed desalination facility located at Moss Landing, including coordination with local agencies that are analyzing a regional water solution program alternative, for consideration by the California Public Utilities Commission.He also will manage the company's project to comply with State seismic safety requirements that involves buttressing or elimination of the existing San Clemente Dam.
Before coming to the Peninsula, Berger spent 27 years as a city manager in five California cities, where he gained extensive experience processing entitlements for major housing and commercial developments under federal and state environmental laws and myriad regulatory permitting requirements.He also oversaw the funding, design and construction of large-scale transportation, water and wastewater utility, and other public infrastructure projects.Berger also spent 5 years as Regional Business Manager/Vice President for the country's largest engineering and environmental services consulting firm, CH2M Hill.
Berger holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Hayward.He is on the board of the Rotary Club of Monterey, and actively participates in local business and civic organizations.Berger resides on the Peninsula with his wife Donna.