DC Water Executive and Leadership Team

Charlie Ragland, the Chief Executive Officer at DC Water, directs the overall strategic vision and operational framework for the utility. Ragland oversees the comprehensive water management and infrastructure operations that serve a major metropolitan region, ensuring the complete water cycle from treatment and distribution of potable water through collection and treatment of wastewater is managed effectively. This leadership role involves guiding the organization's approach to complex water systems, particularly those serving dense urban populations, and maintaining an extensive network of fire hydrants supporting emergency response. Ragland's strategic direction ensures DC Water's treatment facilities and distribution networks deliver reliable service while upholding stringent water quality standards. The Chief Executive Officer's purview extends to wastewater operations, encompassing collection systems and treatment plants that process effluent before environmental discharge, demanding sophisticated engineering and operational protocols. Charlie Ragland also champions infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts, addressing challenges inherent to aging urban water systems through pipe replacement programs, leak detection initiatives, and capacity improvements, reflecting the technical demands of maintaining service reliability and managing physical assets.

Barry Robinson, the Chief Financial Officer at DC Water, directs the financial strategy and fiscal management of the utility's extensive operations. Robinson oversees all financial aspects related to the integrated approach to water management and infrastructure, ensuring the economic viability of treating and distributing potable water, as well as collecting and treating wastewater. This includes managing budgets for maintaining the extensive network of fire hydrants and supporting emergency response capabilities. The Chief Financial Officer's financial acumen is critical for navigating the complexities of managing water systems in a dense urban environment and for funding infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts. Barry Robinson is responsible for the financial planning and analysis that supports pipe replacement programs, leak detection initiatives, and capacity improvements, addressing the challenges of aging urban water systems. The Chief Financial Officer ensures sound financial protocols are in place for wastewater operations and environmental discharge, contributing to the overall reliability and sustainability of DC Water's services. Robinson's leadership ensures fiscal responsibility across all technical demands of water delivery.

Hemchand Hemraj, the Chief Operating Officer at DC Water, directs the day-to-day operational execution of the utility's comprehensive water management and infrastructure services. Hemraj oversees the entire water cycle, from the treatment and distribution of potable water to the collection and treatment of wastewater, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality and environmental standards. This leadership encompasses managing the extensive network of fire hydrants that support emergency response capabilities across the service area, a critical function for public safety. The Chief Operating Officer's deep expertise in managing complex water systems for dense urban populations is paramount. Hemraj ensures that DC Water's treatment facilities and distribution networks operate with maximum efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols governing wastewater operations, including collection systems and treatment plants that process effluent before environmental discharge. Hemchand Hemraj also drives infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts, focusing on pipe replacement programs, leak detection, and capacity improvements to address the challenges of aging urban water systems and maintain service reliability.

Matthew Brown, the Interim Chief Operating Officer at DC Water, provides critical leadership in managing the utility's immediate operational needs and strategic execution during a transitional period. Brown focuses on ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the complete water cycle, from the treatment and distribution of potable water through the collection and treatment of wastewater. This role involves overseeing the operational integrity of the extensive network of fire hydrants that support emergency response capabilities across the service area. The Interim Chief Operating Officer's oversight is vital for maintaining the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols necessary for complex water systems serving dense urban populations. Matthew Brown ensures that DC Water's treatment facilities and distribution networks continue to deliver reliable service while upholding water quality standards. Brown also supports the ongoing infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts, working to address challenges inherent to aging urban water systems, including pipe replacement programs and leak detection initiatives. The Interim Chief Operating Officer's focus is on maintaining operational excellence and service reliability.

Ryelle Roddey, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer at DC Water, supports the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing the utility's extensive water and wastewater operations. Roddey plays a key role in managing the day-to-day execution of the complete water cycle, from the treatment and distribution of potable water to the collection and treatment of wastewater, ensuring adherence to quality and environmental standards. This involves direct involvement in maintaining the operational readiness of the extensive network of fire hydrants that support emergency response capabilities across the service area. The Deputy Chief Operating Officer contributes significantly to managing the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols required for complex water systems serving dense urban populations. Ryelle Roddey assists in ensuring DC Water's treatment facilities and distribution networks operate efficiently and reliably. Roddey also supports infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts, focusing on pipe replacement programs, leak detection initiatives, and capacity improvements to address the challenges of aging urban water systems and maintain service reliability. The Deputy Chief Operating Officer's efforts are integral to the smooth functioning of wastewater operations and environmental discharge protocols.

Roger Burke, the Chief of Staff at DC Water, provides direct support to the Chief Executive Officer, managing strategic initiatives and operational coordination across departments. Burke facilitates the execution of the utility's integrated approach to water management and infrastructure, ensuring alignment between departmental objectives and the overarching mission of providing reliable water and wastewater services. This role involves streamlining communication and operational flow, particularly in managing complex water systems for a dense urban population. The Chief of Staff plays a critical part in overseeing the utility's engagement in infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts, working to address challenges associated with aging urban water systems. Roger Burke's responsibilities include supporting the implementation of pipe replacement programs, leak detection initiatives, and capacity improvements, all vital for maintaining service reliability and managing the physical assets that underpin water delivery. The Chief of Staff ensures that the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols required for both potable water distribution and wastewater treatment are effectively coordinated and implemented across the service area.

Nick Bhe, the Chief Information Officer at DC Water, leads the strategic development and implementation of information technology systems that support the utility's complex operations. Bhe is responsible for ensuring the technological infrastructure effectively manages the complete water cycle, from treatment and distribution of potable water to collection and treatment of wastewater. This includes overseeing systems that monitor and control water quality standards and support the extensive network of fire hydrants for emergency response. The Chief Information Officer's role is crucial in managing the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols required for dense urban water systems. Nick Bhe drives initiatives related to infrastructure modernization and system optimization through technology, focusing on enhancing efficiency in pipe replacement programs, leak detection, and capacity improvements. By leveraging advanced IT solutions, Bhe addresses the technical demands of maintaining service reliability and managing the physical assets that underpin water delivery across the region. The Chief Information Officer ensures robust data management and cybersecurity for all operational and administrative functions.

Victor Grimes, the Deputy Chief Technology Officer at DC Water, assists the Chief Information Officer in advancing the utility's technological capabilities to support its comprehensive water management and infrastructure services. Grimes focuses on the technical aspects of managing the complete water cycle, from the treatment and distribution of potable water to the collection and treatment of wastewater, ensuring technology enhances operational efficiency and reliability. This includes supporting systems that manage the extensive network of fire hydrants and contribute to emergency response capabilities. The Deputy Chief Technology Officer plays a vital role in implementing technological solutions for complex water systems serving dense urban populations. Victor Grimes contributes to infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts by evaluating and integrating new technologies that address challenges inherent to aging urban water systems, such as pipe replacement programs and leak detection initiatives. Grimes ensures that the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols for both water and wastewater treatment are supported by robust and scalable technological frameworks, driving innovation in service delivery and asset management.

Mark Newman, the Deputy Chief Information Officer at DC Water, collaborates with the Chief Information Officer to enhance and maintain the utility's information technology infrastructure. Newman oversees the implementation and support of systems critical to managing the complete water cycle, including the treatment and distribution of potable water and the collection and treatment of wastewater. This involves ensuring the technological backbone supports the operational needs of the extensive network of fire hydrants and emergency response systems. The Deputy Chief Information Officer is instrumental in applying technology to the complexities of managing water systems for dense urban populations. Mark Newman drives initiatives for infrastructure modernization and system optimization through technology, focusing on improving efficiency in areas like pipe replacement programs, leak detection, and capacity improvements. Newman ensures that the sophisticated engineering and operational protocols for wastewater treatment and environmental discharge are supported by reliable IT solutions. The Deputy Chief Information Officer's work is essential for maintaining service reliability and managing the physical assets that underpin water delivery across the region.

Lachelle Rudo, the Lead HR Specialist & Deputy Chief of Staff at DC Water, bridges human resources strategy with operational coordination, supporting the Chief of Staff and executive leadership. Rudo ensures that personnel management aligns with the utility's comprehensive approach to water management and infrastructure, supporting the effective functioning of teams involved in treating and distributing potable water, and collecting and treating wastewater. This role involves managing HR initiatives that impact personnel responsible for the extensive network of fire hydrants and emergency response capabilities. Lachelle Rudo contributes to the operational effectiveness within complex water systems serving dense urban populations by fostering a skilled and engaged workforce. Rudo supports infrastructure modernization and system optimization efforts by ensuring the availability of qualified personnel for pipe replacement programs, leak detection initiatives, and capacity improvements. The Lead HR Specialist & Deputy Chief of Staff's focus on talent management and operational support is critical for addressing the technical demands of maintaining service reliability and managing the physical assets that underpin water delivery across the region, ensuring robust HR protocols are in place.