In Memoriam: June-July 2020

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of June 2020

ActiveGuillermo Barajas, Jr., 43

Supply Chain Services

RetiredCarol L. Bozigian, 69 Power DistributionPhillip Bustamante, 91 Water Operating DivisionLenwood L. Colin*, 85 Power DistributionBruce M. Crerar, 84 Supply Chain ServicesJames E. Eifert, 90 Customer ServiceGeorge J. Friedman*, 92 Power Design and ConstructionGeorge F. Gale, Jr., 79 Electrical Substation ConstructionGary Hashimura*, 67 Power Transmission and DistributionBrent E. Hollingworth*, 82 Power Operations and MaintenanceWilliam Jedkins, 94 Human ResourcesAnn M. Kauf*, 79 Customer ServiceBruce E. Kibbe, 90 Power Design and ConstructionArline Y. Lew, 78 Information Technology ServicesHsueh C. Liao*, 70 Energy Support ServicesShizue A. Okazaki, 95 AccountingSylvia Ortiz, 100 Customer Service – CommercialNobuso Ota*, 96 Power Design and ConstructionAbel Owens, 88 General ServicesHarmel S. Ranu, 76 Power Transmission and Distribution

Theodore B. Sayegh, 87 General ServicesRobert Silverii, 88 General ServicesRichard J. Skaggs, 68 Facilities MaintenanceDennis I.Uyehara, 86 Power Design and ConstructionRobert Wasdorp, 69 Power Operations and MaintenanceKenneth D. Waugh, 92 Power Desugn and ConstructionDorothy Yamaguchi*, 103 Customer ServiceRichard Zubiate, 81 Water Operating Division

As of July 2020

ActiveKevino J. Carpenter* 37

Water Distribution

RetiredHenry M. Aoki, 86 Power Design and ConstructionRonald C. Bourne, 75 Power DistributionJeffrey D. Childers, 71 Public AffairsDaniel B. Connolly, 84 Power Operations and MaintenanceSimon J. Darensbourg, 67 Water QualityPeter S. Jaskowiak*, 69 Power Supply OperationsRobert Kittner, 89 Power Support ServicesDavid J. Kleindienst, 77 Power Support ServicesJohn J. Kopernik, 73 General ServicesRobert J. Landis, 86 Power DistributionJames Laros, 93 Human ResourcesSylvia Napolitana*, 80 Water Operating DivisionBarbara S. Piper, 80 Customer ServiceIrene P. Quevedo, 68 Customer ServiceNeal L. Reynolds, 76 Power DistributionIchiro Sato*, 95 Management Information ServicesMelvin L. Teter*, 73 Fleet ServicesDonna P. Thornberry, 71 Water QualityTsutomu Umekubo, 89 Management Information ServicesGary H. Wong*, 87 PSSD CommunicationEric H. Zuniga, 80 General Services Fleet

*Late notice

In Memoriam: February-March 2020

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of February 2020

Mohamed M. Abdel-Aal, 81 Energy Distribution Division*Juan M. Arredondo, 89 Commercial DivisionJoe L. Arellano, 67 Customer Service DivisionCandelario Arriola, 94 Public AffairsBoris A. Baydaline, 83 Power Design and ConstructionGloria F. Carone, 83 General ServicesJames P. Cooper, 95 Power Design and ConstructionMark G. Ehlers, 66 Water DistributionAlfonso A. Estrada, 90 Energy DistributionThomas C. Hardman, 86 General Services*Ronnie E. Haskell, 79 Power Operations and MaintenanceJack H. Hooper, 99 General ServicesMarie L. Hyatt, 94 CommercialB. J. Kuykendall, 86 Power Operations and MaintenanceLeonard A. Lindenbaum, 96 Power Design and ConstructionBobby Logan, 82 Water OperatingAntonio E. Macaraeg, 84 Corporate Purchasing ServicesHerbert T. Mack, 89 Power Operations and MaintenanceRobert B. Ross, 93 Energy DistributionCharles S. Ward, 87 Conservation and PlanningLouis H. Winnard, 98 General Manager’s Office

*Late notice

As of March 2020

Sven J. Anderson, 93 Power DistributionDean R. Baquet, 86 Power Design and ConstructionJohn Breaux, 72 Energy Distribution AdministrationJames 0. Briscoe, 99 Power Design and ConstructionDavid M. Burke, 80 Power Design and ConstructionDonald R. Cole, 89 AqueductRichard E. Collins, 81 Power Design and ConstructionJohn H. Colpitts, 93 Information Technology ServicesAlbert J. Culotta, 73 Power Transmission and DistributionCharles M. Donaldson, 91 Conservation and PlanningLevio P. Donina, 95 Customer ServiceGerald M. Fancher, 78 Energy Distribution Station MaintenanceBarbara S. Fooks, 77 Information Technology ServicesDaryl Grady, 83 General ServicesDorothy W. Hager, 91 Power Design and ConstructionYu Yu Hei, 81 Energy Distribution Station MaintenanceBob S. Higa, 82 General Services FleetTerry K. Howe, 84 Power Design and ConstructionJames S. Ishiara, 78 Energy DistributionJay C. Kim, 84 Information Technology ServicesClarence R. Lindsey, 97 Power Operations and MaintenanceRobert F. M0rtensen, 84 General ServicesElliott J. Oliver, 67 Supply Chain ServicesEdward P. O’Toole, 83 Integrated Support ServicesWarren W. Polkinghorne, 74 Energy Distribution Station MaintenanceCharles K. Roth, 93 Power Operations and MaintenanceHarold G. Russ, 88 General ServicesJoe G. Smith, 99 Power Design and Construction*Raymond E. Smurr, 78 Water OperationsJohn M. St. Amant, 91 General ServicesJeny R. Thigpen, 80 Energy Distribution AdministrationLillian M. Thompson, 98 Power Operations and MaintenanceMatthew W. Weathington, 78 Water ServicesCharles E. Whaiion, 79 Power Transmission and Distribution*Paul A. Wight, 92 Power Distribution and Construction

*Late notice

Retirements: June-July 2020

We extend sincere congratulations to all the employees who, after many years of dedicated service, arejoining the ranks of LADWP retirees. For a complete archive and the latest month of retirement listings,visit the Water and Power Employees Retirement Plan website.

As of June 2020

Allen, Christopher E. Water OperationsAnderson, Harold M. Power Supply OperationsAntonio, Manuel A. Power Supply OperationsAragon, Richard A. Water DistributionAyers, Valerie L. Power Transmission and DistributionBarnes, Daniel Z. Power Transmission and DistributionBarraza, Steven Metering ServicesBerry, Gladys D. Customer Service DivisionBlanchfield, Thomas G. Power Safety and TrainingBolotsky, Larisa L. Energy Support ServicesBonich, Hector J. Metering ServicesBranche, Eric G. Customer Service DivisionCalderon, Lawrence M. Asset Management ServicesCampen, David C. Power Supply OperationsCarillo, Marlo A. JFB Facilities ManagementCarone, Anthony M. Integrated Support SvcsCarter, Tijuana Power Transmission and DistributionCastillo, Robert Business Support ServicesChan, Angela K. Water DistributionChavis, Edmund J. JFB Facilities ManagementClutario Jr, Pascual L. Power Supply OperationsDavid, Elizabeth P. Power Supply Operations

De Santos, Luis Supply Chain ServicesDe Vera, Rolando C. Power Supply OperationsDegarcia, Alma G. Water ExecutiveDimacale, Joel A. Customer ServicesDonabedian, Bruce R. Supply Chain ServicesDuctoc, Carlos M. Metering ServicesFajack, Michael S. Water EngineeringFranco, Alfonso Supply Chain ServicesGarcia, Edward D. Information Technology ServicesGarcia, Jose C. Metering ServicesGarcia, Margie A. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringGokbudak, Brent F. Marketing DirectorGomez, Gustavo Water DistributionGomez, Jacinto Water DistributionGonzales, Norma L. Human ResourcesGonzalez, Rosa M. Business Support ServicesGraham, Norman W. Fleet ServicesGreen, Mark N. Power Construction and MaintenanceHansen, Jeffrey S. Power Transmission and DistributionHarries, Gary M. Power Supply OperationsHarwell, Glen D. Supply Chain ServicesHaynes, Claudius Power Transmission and DistributionHeitkemper, Joseph J. Power New Business DevelopmentHendricks, Gwendolyn Customer Service DivisionHidalgo, Alicia A. Supply Chain ServicesHiga, Glenn H. Power Supply OperationsHolcombe, Lance T. Metering ServicesHollier, Phyllis G. Customer Service DivisionHorton, Bruce L. Water OperationsHsieh, Helena Information Technology ServicesHunt, David B. JFB Facilities ManagementIgnacio, Jose B. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringJacquez, Manuel Public AffairsJames Iii, William M. Power Construction and MaintenanceJeka, Roger A. Water OperationsJimenez, Leticia C. Labor RelationsKagawa, Patrick Metering ServicesKauppi, Barbara J. Water OperationsKim, Alice E. Supply Chain ServicesKing, Dwight L. Power Supply OperationsKinsey, Kenneth W. Information Technology Services

Kurowski, Michael R. Water OperationsKwan, Tom C. Supply Chain ServicesLaskowsky, Katherine B. Water DistributionLeitch, Crawford J. Power Safety and TrainingLeonardo, Adolfo U. Power Construction and MaintenanceLopez. Jose R. JFB Facilities ManagementLopez, Ramiro L. JFB Facilities ManagementLuna, Craig G. Real EstateLundquist, David L. Fleet ServicesMaclaughlin, Ranol G. Fleet ServicesManigbas, Leo V. Power Supply OperationsManookian, Nvart Information Technology ServicesMarin, Robert A. Power Construction and MaintenanceMarroquin, Luis H. Power Construction and MaintenanceMarsh, Andre Security ServicesMccreary, Dwayne E. Information Technology ServicesMerkin, Steven E. Metering ServicesMicciche, Joseph M. Power Transmission and DistributionMorris, Lendard N. Security ServicesMosley, Lillian L. Customer BillingNavarro, Patricia T. Supply Chain ServicesOkhanes, Bedros D. Human ResourcesOrdono, Rodolfo R. Water DistributionOrona, Michael E. Fleet ServicesPanganiban, Oliver M. Water DistributionPantig, Yolanda S. Finance and Risk ControlPantoja, Chris Metering ServicesPei, Wen Information Technology ServicesPereira, Laveria M. Power Transmission and DistributionPimentel, Noe Water OperationsPowell, Leland E. Water OperationsQuon, Wilson S. Customer Service DivisionRangel, Benito Water DistributionReveles, Thomas L. Water DistributionRice, Charles S. Power Construction and MaintenanceRicks, Natalie J. Supply Chain ServicesRoesch, Daniel J. Fleet ServicesRoman, Luciano C. Information Technology ServicesRoman, Rossana D. Power Supply OperationsSalazar, Porfirio Metering ServicesSalazar, Randolph S. Water Operations

Sanchez, Karen Metering ServicesSantistevan, Anthony P. Power Transmission and DistributionSchacht, Phillip R. Energy Support ServicesSeeley, Kenneth C. Power Construction and MaintenanceShirado, Joyce General Manager’s OfficeSilva, Robert P. Power Transmission and DistributionSotelo-Navarro, Jo-Del S. Business Support ServicesStallings, Wayne E. Supply Chain ServicesSterling, William N. Cpd Industrial ProgramsStones, Aleida L. Metering ServicesSuthi, Soon Power Construction and MaintenanceTadesse, Zenaye A. Power New Business DevelopmentTashiro, Lisa S. Public AffairsTaylor, Larry D. Power Transmission and DistributionTham, Paul C. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringThompson, Judith M. Information Technology ServicesTsuda, Douglas S. Information Technology ServicesTsui, Ta C. Information Technology ServicesVu, Nam H. Water EngineeringVuong, Tri V. Power Construction and MaintenanceWard, Michael P. Fleet ServicesWarren, William J. JFB Facilities ManagementWong, Danny W. Power Construction and MaintenanceWong, Edward S. Water DistributionWright, Stephen C. Fleet ServicesZambory, John P. Water OperationsZepeda, Ruben A. Water Distribution

As of July 2020

Adajar, Gilbert Power Supply OperationsAguayo, Nathan Water QualityDobson, Kelly M. Information Technology ServicesGomez, Arturo Power Transmission and DistributionGonzalez, Daniel F. Water DistributionHenry, William B. Metering ServicesHoward, Charles L. Water DistributionKong, Chang C. Power New Business DevelopmentKrick, Janet L. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringLee, Raymond J. Accounting and Financial ReportingLopez, David Water DistributionMartinez, Xavier Power Planning, Development and Engineering

Merideth, Gregory C. JFB Facilities ManagementO’Malley, John A. Power Construction and EngineeringParamo, Alvaro B. Fleet ServicesPhillips Jr, Paul P. Power Supply OperationsQuintal, Douglas K. Power Transmission and DistributionRamirez, Nick E. Water DistributionSanchez, Benito M. Power Transmission and DistributionSaunders, Dane C. Water DistributionSirody , Robert Power Transmission and DistributionWebb, Amy L. Water EngineeringWilson, Leonard L.Worgan, Paula N.

Energy Support ServicesCustomer Service Division

In Memoriam: April-May 2020

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of April 2020

Allan D. Anderson, 90 Conservation and PlanningWalter H. Blank, 77 Electric Substation ConstructionVernon Bowman, 92 Power Design and Construction*Arthur W. Calrow, 77 Fleet ServicesRonald E. Cornell, 70 Power Transmission and Distribution*James J. Dau, 91 Power Design and ConstructionSamuel D. Drake, 82 General ServicesWillie D. Knight, 76 Energy Distribution Supply

*John T. Lambert, 82 Energy Distribution Administration*George R. Lear, 98 General ServicesPeter G. Lee, 80 Energy Services Executive OfficeRobert M. Lopez, 83 Power Operations and MaintenanceHarriet L. Mabon, 75 Customer ServiceVincent P. Martin, 84 E&OS Executive Office*Mary L. McCoy, 87 Power Operations and MaintenanceNed W. McElwain, 74 Water DistributionCornelius W. Nealy, 80 Power Distribution*James R. Orosel, 76 Power DistributionEdward A. Slattery, 99 City AttorneyTerry K. Takeda, 78 General Manager’s OfficeVictor Vega, Jr., 87 Power Operation and Maintenance*Hubert Wedlow, 85 Energy Distribution DivisionKurt J. Weingartner, 78 Water SupplyJuan M. Zurita, 77 General Services

As of May 2020

Kevork P. Armen, 74 Power Operation and Maintenance*Margaret Arreola, 78 Accounting*Leola I. Burke, 94 Customer Service*Diane L. Cleary, 91 Power DistributionDavid S. Freeman, 94 General Manager’s OfficeJoe G. Garcia, 102 Power Design and Construction*Bonny R. Henderson, 71 General Services FleetJess J. Herrera, 94 Power Design and ConstructionArthur F. Jones, 92 Energy Distribution Executive *Edson P. Jones, 92 Aqueduct*Velma M. Moore, 86 City AttorneyYoshiharu Nakamura, 84 Water Distribution*Leo Nobles, 88 Management Service Division*Donald S. Ordway, 62 Customer ServiceAmerico Pizzo, 100 Water Engineering DesignOdd Reiersen, 86 Power Distribution DivisionVerne R. Reinmuth, 94 Power Operations and MaintenanceRichard A. Reyes, 91 Power Operations and MaintenanceRuthie Russell, 84 Customer Service*William E. Schnadt, 92 Customer ServiceStanley E. Smith, 76 Bulk PowerGerald T. Strawn, 93 ESS ConstructionJames C. Stricklett, 88 Power Distribution Division

*Rose M. Tafoya, 95 Information Technology ServicesClarence Zurita, 88 Water Operating Division

*Late notice

Leaving Her Mark

Long-Time Water System Engineer Julie Spacht Reflects on 40 Years of Service

By Christina Holland

When Julie Spacht began her career with LADWP, she was the only female engineer in the WaterSystem. Forty years later, more and more women are entering the workforce as engineers and theDepartment’s number of women engineers is now 230 strong. Early on, Julie made her mark and wassoon tapped for recruiting duties. One of her more famous recruits is currently sitting at the helm of theWater System, Richard Harasick.

Before retiring in June 2019, Julie sat down with Intake to talk about an almost four-decade project (theMulholland Pipeline Project), how the Water System has evolved, and how one assignment changed herview on the world.

Intake: We’d love to know about your background. Where did you go to school, what led you toLADWP and what was it like when you started?

I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where the Department was recruitingengineers. In fact, LADWP did quite a bit of Midwest recruiting. So there’s a whole cohort ofMidwesterners who came to the Department within a two-year period: Susan Rowghani (retired), SteveOtt (retired), Bill Glauz (retired), Heidi Hiraoka, Penny Falcon (retired), and Terri Koch (retired).

I vividly remember my first day. I was hired as an LADWP civil engineering assistant, which was much

better than being a Caltrans junior engineer. The two people I remember most specifically were TomRulla (retired waterworks engineer) and Bob Giles (retired senior waterworks engineer). Tom showedme how to navigate the freeways and Bob genuinely made me feel welcome. So I thought: I made itthrough the first day, I guess I can come back tomorrow.

Julie Spacht was the only engineer in the Water System when she began her career in February 1980.Photo by Art Mochizuki

Intake: I’m sure you’ve come in contact with many utilities in your career, what makes LADWPunique?

There are a number of things. One of them is the great feat of having a gravity-fed water system. That’squite unique in the Water System – bringing water from Mono County all the way to the Harbor bygravity alone. It is the ultimate, carbon-free, no energy generation required, water supply deliverysystem that in fact, generates power on the way to the city.

Another thing that makes us very unique is the conservation ethic, not just with saving water, but withsaving money. I am amazed at how penny pinching the Water System is, in every respect – ensuring thatwe don’t spend more money than we have to. And I don’t know that our customers know or realize that.There are lots of things we can do from a business perspective, that would make it easier for individualspersonally and the Water System as a whole, but we choose to keep conservation as the focus. Take forexample, the concept of a volumetric rate, and our investment in conservation devices and rebates. It

would be easy to take another path and collect the revenue – letting our customers use more and paymore for their water.

A Water System employee has so much to be proud of; we provide one of the most essential elements inlife. I have to say that in day-to-day operations I always had an opportunity to at least be heard. Oftenenough, I had a say in what was happening, which makes a job with the Department very gratifying. Itgoes back to the civil service concept – value for what you are doing and value for what the city gets.

Spacht with her Water System gal pals, from left: Penny Falcon (retired), Evelyn Cortez-Davis, HeidiHiraoka, and Susan Rowghani (retired). Photo by Art Mochizuki

Intake: Can you tell us about some of your first projects? What are some of your favorite andmost challenging projects?

I was assigned the Mulholland Pipeline and environmental documentation for the Corbin Water Tank.The four million gallon Corbin Tank was completed in 1987, but the Mulholland Pipeline was justcompleted a couple of years ago. I know that very specifically, because I went out to the job site andwatched the guys put in the last piece or so. To actually get the Mulholland Pipeline done took a whileas Water System projects were periodically re-prioritized. The 1991 earthquake, the growing need forwater quality improvements, conservation, and the need for replacing existing infrastructure are allcontinuing priorities. Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains, along scenic and heavily traffickedMulholland Drive, the pipeline is over two and half miles long miles long and will serve a criticalfunction by moving water from east to west or west to east as needed during emergencies. That’s what I

worked on first and it was finally completed in 2016.

Throughout my career, I had some opportunities to work on many great projects such as the LosAngeles Aqueduct Filtration Plant (LAAFP), which was the big project for a whole generation. Thegeneration before me had the second barrel, (the second L.A. Aqueduct). And then we worked on thefiltration plant. That was 33 years ago but I know it specifically because my eldest daughter who justgot married, was born the week they commissioned the plant. It’s so interesting to note that prior toLAAFP, the water was chlorinated, period. And we also had a fallout plan that dictated how we wouldoperate the Water System in the event of a nuclear disaster. Now, our reservoirs are covered andeverything that we do with our water (treatments and safeguards) is so much more extensive. It was acompletely different time back then.

I’ve also had the opportunity to work with the native tribes in the Owens Valley. It was different thanengineering work, it was challenging, and it was rewarding in that it gave me a whole new way oflooking at things. It’s the reason I didn’t retire in 2012. The tribal representatives that I worked withtaught me so much and gave me a different way of looking at the world, at my own life, and how I fit in.

Intake: What advice did you get that you’d like to pass along to women entering theengineering field or starting their career at LADWP?

When I started, I was the only woman engineer in the Water System. And for the most part, I was justJulie – meaning I was treated individually and not as a woman engineer. Looking back, I appreciate theopportunity that let me do as I was able and to promote as quickly as anyone.

Something I would tell young women is don’t take yourself so seriously, put your mind and efforttowards what you want to accomplish and just do it. Being good at what you do at the Department willallow you to be quite successful. I also think it’s important to take an occasional but calculated risk.There is a distinction between risk and chance. Risk can be calculated and managed; chance isarbitrary. Take risks, not chances.

Expressing her fun side, Julie dressed up as “The Drop” forHalloween during one of the drought years. Photo by CarolTucker

Intake: We see so many colorful retirement posters around JFB depicting a variety ofinteresting retirement plans. What will you miss most about the Department and how do yousee life after LADWP?

The people, obviously. There are so many people who have given me opportunity, consideration and justlistened somewhere along the way and all that adds up to the ability to be as successful as I’ve been. Awhile back I told Richard [Harasick] as long as I had interesting work and felt like I was making acontribution I didn’t see any reason for retiring. Now, with Susan [Rowghani] and Penny [Falcon]retired, it just wouldn’t be the same. So, after driving three hours a day for all these years, I think I’veleft at the right time.

Retirement will give me the chance to spend more time with the Court Appointed Special Advocate,(CASA) organization. We advocate for foster kids who go through a lot of change with different homes,schools, doctors, and social workers and we [CASA] are an important constant in their lives. I thinkback on all the opportunities that I’ve had and I just took it for granted that everyone had the sameaccess. I’ve been very, very lucky throughout my career. With the foster youth, that is not the case.They do not have the connection and the support that you should have to be successful.

Retirements: February-March 2020

We extend sincere congratulations to all the employees who, after many years of dedicated service, arejoining the ranks of LADWP retirees. For a complete archive and the latest month of retirementlistings, visit the Water and Power Employees Retirement Plan website.

As of February 2020

Abram, Paul D. Power Construction and MaintenanceAlmanza, Robert Water DistributionAlonzo , Rita T. Materials ManagementAmaro, John M. Business Support ServicesAnderson, Alma D. Financial ServicesBarnes, Rodney C. Water EngineeringBednarski, John V. Water ResourcesBergerson, Robert L. Metering ServicesBhuiyan, Mukhlesur Power Planning, Development and EngineeringBlue, Robert B. Power Supply OperationsBrown, Joan M. Financial ServicesBrown, Russell L. Power Supply OperationsCastillo, David Water OperationsClark, Cherlyn J. Integrated Technology ServicesDailor, Thomas A. Water QualityFadakar, Shahram Water DistributionFeatherston, Michael E. Power Construction and MaintenanceFlores, Ramon F. Water DistributionGarcia, Alberto Power Transmission and Distribution

Garcia, Joseph M. Power Transmission and DistributionGavile, Fernando P. Customer Service DivisionGiese, Jodean M. Office of SustainabilityHerriott Jr, William K. Power Transmission and DistributionHoglin, Glen A. Power Supply OperationsHoward, Pamela D Communications and Public AffairsHowe, Steven L. Water OperationsHuang, Jacob Power Construction and MaintenanceHunt, Herlinda Y. Office of City AttorneyJohnson , Donnie L. Power Transmission and DistributionKitching, Edward J. Water DistributionLacount Sr, Frankie M. Water DistributionLim, Sutoyo Water EngineeringLontok, Ignacio Z. Water DistributionMc Allister-Phillipus, Ada F. Water QualityMc Knight, Caroline A. Human ResourcesMiller Jr, George Water QualityMitchell, Brian K. Water DistributionMoe, Frederick L. Integrated Technology ServicesNaglich, Frank C. Office of SafetyNeff, James W. Water EngineeringNerio, John M. Water DistributionNguyen, Can T. Power Supply OperationsOnishi, Eugene M. Power Transmission and DistributionOrozco, David F. Power Transmission and DistributionPaialii, Goddard L. Integrated Technology ServicesPody, Teresa M. StoresPreciado, Frank M. Water DistributionResong, Joseph J. Water DistributionRocca, Joseph A. Power Construction and MaintenanceRodriguez, Guillermo. Power Transmission and DistributionRollins, Brian S. Power Supply OperationsSingson, Michael J. Customer Service DivisionSuh, Seong O. Power Transmission and DistributionTimmons, Guy M. Fleet ServicesTomoling , Teresa A. Customer Service DivisionTorres, Humberto V. Power Supply Operations

As of March 2020

Arora, Ved B. Power Transmission and DistributionAvila, Joseph S. General Manager’s OfficeBaluyot, Dennis E. Integrated Technology ServicesBeatty, Anna E. Water DistributionBotnick, Michael S. Integrated Technology ServicesBuchanan, Lawrence K. Power Transmission and DistributionCarandang, Raul L. Fleet ServicesCarlos, Marinela P. Integrated Technology ServicesCasey,Thomas F. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringClark, David E. Water Operations

Eder, Darrel M. Power Transmission and DistributionEvans, Dorothy J. Customer Service DivisionEvans, Percy Water DistributionFarrell, Thomas M. Power Construction and MaintenanceFisher, Gilbert Water OperationsFormanes, Ernesto 0. Integrated Technology ServicesFrost, Steve D. Power Transmission and DistributionGarcia, Marc D. Real EstateGonzalez, John A. Business Support ServicesGraham, Lisa Y. Customer Service DivisionGutierrez, Camille Water DistributionJames, Brenda B. Customer Service DivisionJones, Timothy E. Water OperationsKeen, Donald A. Water OperationsKhemalaap, Suchitra Financial ServicesKitchens, Charles P. Fleet ServicesLoy, Randall J. Power Transmission and DistributionLuna, Frank A. Metering ServicesMarlow, Charles R. Fleet ServicesMyers, Randy D. Water OperationsOtero, Henry J. Water DistributionPark, James K. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringPayne, Ralph J. Power Supply OperationsPelayo, Roman Fleet ServicesPoole, Larry D. Customer Service DivisionPosten, George J. Fleet ServicesReinosa, Adan Financial ServicesSandoval,Carmelina Human ResourcesSheldon, Thomas W. Power New BusinessStrub, Robert H. Water OperationsTerry, Mike E. Power Transmission and DistributionTrumpler, David A. Power Construction and Maintenance

In Memoriam: December 2019 – January 2020

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of December 2019

Arturo J. Aguilar, 94 Power Distribution and ConstructionDuane L. Benson, 76 Supply Chain ServicesJohn E. Blancett, 72 Corporate ServicesRobert E. Brown, 80 Power Operation and MaintenancePaul A. Bruns, 94 Water EngineeringJames S. Burnh, 91 Power DistributionShirley A. Campbell, 69 Customer Service DivisionCharles E. Carvin, 88 AqueductDavid R. Childers, 77 Power DistributionGeorge F. Cummings, 94 Power Operation and MaintenanceGary M. Dobrenz, 73 Customer Service DivisionRobert A. Emerson, 86 Power DistributionDavid Esqueda, Sr., 86 Fleet ServicesRenus Evans, 87 Facilities ManagementGary L. Hedges, 68 Fleet ServicesCharles S. Hellman, 77 Bulk PowerVictor J. Hernandez, 89 Water Operating DivisionKenneth M. Houlette, 77 General Services FleetEdward E. Kato, 92 Power Distribution and ConstructionCharlotte M. Katz, 94 Commercial ServicesJames E. Kennedy, 86 Power DistributionLouis W. Kirkland, 72 Power Supply Operation

Rodney L. Madsen, 87 Water OperatingJose A. Martinez, 94 Water OperatingRichard C. Nutting, 94 Power Operation and MaintenanceJames E. Parker, 82 Power Distribution DivisionRobert W. Pierce, 92 Power Operation and MaintenanceMarshall C. Rhynes, 83 Water QualityRobert R. Riddle, 70 Substation OperationsAlbert 0. Simon,78 Water QualityDorothy L. Stapp, 95 AqueductKevin D. Switzer, 56 Power Transmission and DistributionL.G. Washington, 95 Water OperatingRobert L. Winkler, 83 General Services

As of January 2020

Robert T. Jones, 77 Supply Chain ServicesDebra A. Mc Ghee, 61 Power Transmission and DistributionWanda J. Augustine, 71 Financial ServicesToney E. Bible, 69 Integrated Technology ServicesGary P. Brand, 70 Integrated Support ServicesCosme P. Carpio, 86 Power DistributionThomas E. Catero, 83 Power Operations and MaintenanceWalter W. Chun, 94 Power Design and ConstructionDonna L. Elliott, 86 Customer Service DivisionHarriet A. Ferree, 93 General ServicesBen E. Fong, 98 Integrated Technology ServicesCarl R. Francen, 86 Power Design and ConstructionHenry M. Gilbert, 85 General ServicesStewart L. Hunt, 88 Power Design and ConstructionKenneth D. Ivers, 83 Power Design and ConstructionDorothy R. Jensen, 88 Public AffairsCharlotte Kemp, 89 AccountingJames M. Kirkland, 73 Integrated Support ServicesAna M. Madrigal, 89 City AttorneyKenneth E. Melton, 86 Power Design and ConstructionMelvin W. Minor, 65 Power Transmission and DistributionHerbert L. Ott, 95 Power Operations and MaintenanceRichard A. Pederson, 91 Integrated Support ServicesRichard D. Reynolds, 69 Water QualityRobert N. Richardson, 79 Water OperatingRichard L. Wakeman, 87 Integrated Technology ServicesTeruo Yamane, 88 Power Design and Construction

William E. Young, 83 Power Operations and MaintenanceHong Y. Yu, 74 Retirement Office

Retirements: December 2019 – January 2020

December 2019

Adauto, Margaret A. Water DistributionBonfiglio, Tania S. Water OperationsBourne, Lynette A. Fleet ServicesBuchanan, Sheila A. Supply Chain ServicesGalassi, Nick D. Metering Services and Field OperationsHarris, Bobby R. Integrated Technology ServicesHernandez, Jose G. Facilities ManagementHumphries, Robert M. Water OperationsJohns, Donald L. Power Transmission and DistributionJohnston, Robert L. Power Construction and MaintenanceMartinez, Michael M. Security ServicesMoore, Patrick M. Power Construction and MaintenancePaladugu, Babu R. Power Supply OperationsPyros, Julie A. Internal AuditRapko, Darrell A. Power Transmission and DistributionSmith-Waison, Paul C. Water DistributionTham, Patrick Power Planning, Development and EngineeringTorres, Aldo A. Facilities ManagementYousif, Zubair 0. Security Services

January 2020

Coronado, Marta L Customer Service DivisionDavis, Donald B Power Transmission and Distribution

Flores, Adrian Y Power Regulatory ComplianceHoward, La T Customer BillingMack, Anthony V Integrated Support ServicesSalyer, Gregory E Power Operating and MaintenanceSantoyo, Alfonso Fleet ServicesStrafford, Joseph A Power Transmission and DistributionWilliams, Kenneth F Customer Service Division

In Memoriam: September-November 2019

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of September 2019

Richard L. Abraham, 82 Energy Distribution AdministrationTomas E. Abutal, 85 Water Engineering and Technical ServicesFrank A. Auten, Jr., 94 General ServicesJohn A. Balcer, 81 Power Operating and MaintenanceHelen D. Broge, 93 Power System CommunicationRobert R. Cordova, 88 Watering Operating DivisionRobert W. Cwialcala, 73 Fleet ServicesAda S. Franklin, 86 Commercial ServicesVivian Gadlin, 74 Commercial ServicesLarry Gant, 79 Power Supply OperationLawrence L. Green, 83 Information Technology ServicesEdith M. Hall, 87 Water Operating Division

James D. Henry, 88 Power Distribution and ConstructionL. C. Kitchen, 97 Power Distribution DivisionNick J. Lodato, 90 General ServicesSocorro R. Martinez, 83 Power Distribution DivisionLucy C. Matsuura, 68 Supply Chain ServicesRichard E. Oakley, 84 Customer Service DivisionJohnny L. Payne, 72 Energy Distribution AdministrationMichael J. Wasco, Jr., 79 Power Distribution DivisionCalvert G. White, 82 AqueductHarold E. Wollam, 80 Power Distribution DivisionCharles Zinger, 88 City Attorney

As of October 2019

ActiveShigekazu S. Kakudo, 59 Chief Administrative OfficeKirk E. Strange, 60 Water Operations and Quality DivisionRetired Ruth 0. Baruth Lee, 96 Water Operating DivisionJohn E. Baxter, 89 AqueductThomas V. Bottoms, 77 Facilities ManagementJames L. Byars, 89 Power Design and ConstructionJoseph E. Cherry, 84 Power Construction and MaintenanceHoward J. Christie, 97 Power Design and ConstructionMark C. DeBemardi, 68 Power Transmission and Distribution DivisionThomas P. Duffy, 87 Water Operating DivisionJohn E. Frias, 79 Fleet ServicesHenrietta C. Gabaldon, 91 Power System ServicesKent E. Kline, 71 Energy DistributionInez J. Lewis, 97 Customer Service DivisionJeannette M. Lira, 69 Marketing and Customer ServiceGaetano K. Luisi, 88 Power Operation and MaintenanceRomelia Morales, 75 Energy Distribution AdministrationRaymond L. Nelson, 88 Water Operating DivisionEdmund T. Salcido, 77 Water Quality and DistributionAlque Smith, 85 General Services DivisionBenny H. Story, Jr., 91 Power DistributionLeon L. Townsend, 89 Power Design and ConstructionDominic N. Tran, 89 Information Technology ServiceGloria J. Warren, 97 Land DivisionRonnie T. Washington, 74 Commercial Services

As of November 2019

ActiveJohn N. Rudek, 53 Supply Chain ServicesKenneth J. Salinas, 54 Power Construction and MaintenanceDon E. Vavra, 57 Human Resources / Security ServicesRetired

Evelyn S. Berlant, 86 Commercial ServicesNorma J. Bertrand, 84 Human ResourcesWarren P. Charbonnet,74 Water DistributionH.B. Clark, 90 Power DistributionGlen C. DeLay, 90 Power DistributionBruce E. Dennis, 94 Commercial ServicesIsidro D. Dojillo, Jr., 74 Power Construction and MaintenanceMarion L. Garrett, Jr., 64 Customer ServiceJonathan Huntley, 85 Power Distribution and ConstructionBrent F. Kellerman, 68 Supply Chain ServicesChiaki Kobayashi, 92 StoresPatricia A. McKee, 71 Customer ServiceGary M. Pintar, 71 Water QualityGleill1 E. Romine, 93 Water Operating DivisionKiyoshi E. Sakemi, 92 General ServicesMarvin H. Scott, 88 General ServicesGlen M. Singleton, 79 Power Construction and MaintenanceAlonzo Smith, 94 Water OperatingLeill1ox L. Taylor, 89 General ServicesHenry C. Tensfeld, 94 Aqueduct DivisionThomas N. Woods, 76 Distribution Support Services

Retirements: November 2019

We extend sincere congratulations to all the employees who, after many years of dedicated service, arejoining the ranks of LADWP retirees. For a complete archive and the latest month of retirementlistings, visit the Water and Power Employees Retirement Plan website.

Blondeel-Timmerman,John F Power Transmission and DistributionCarter, Carolyn A Customer Service DivisionCastellanos, Robert R Power Construction and MaintenanceFoerstel, Gregory J Power Transmission and DistributionFox, Gary A Fleet Services

Golfo , Rolando D Power Supply OperationsGonzalez, Josephine A Office of SustainabilityHughes, Thomas W Power Supply OperationsHulsey, Gary R Power New BusinessKirkwood, Calvin Water DistributionLopez, David F Supply Chain ServicesMannino,James P Power Construction and MaintenanceMartinez,Timothy M Power Supply OperationsMcauley, William Security ServicesMorrow, Ronald H Power Safety and TrainingNine, Michael S Water DistributionOsborn, Gregory J Power Transmission and DistributionPosey, James A Water EngineeringSherrod, Christy M Customer Service DivisionSloan, Helena J Customer Service DivisionStarkjohann, Gregory J Water OperationsStreet, Marshall A Water DistributionTasinga, Isaac K Power Construction and MaintenanceTorres, Oscar V Power Supply OperationsZumwalt, Mark L Integrated Support Services

In Memoriam: August 2019

LADWP extends its condolences to the families and friends of current and former employees who haverecently passed. Visit the Water and Power Retired Employees’ Retirement Plan website to view anddownload monthly notices of retirees and active employees who have passed away.

As of August 2019

Warren H. Ash, 96 Power Design and Construction

Rudolph F. Barbosa, 87 Power DistributionNorma J. Bates, 83 Power DistributionJoseph G. Brooks Jr., 72 Power DistributionFrancis D. Busser, 86 AccountingRaymond Corley Jr., 83 Water EngineeringLaroy A. Dameron, 89 Water Operating DivisionGeorge G. Daniel, 95 General ServicesEleanor P. Dudley, 94 Management Information ServicesAlexander Godfrey, 69 Customer Service DivisionJerry F. Harrington, 86 Power DistributionWilliam Y. Ishibashi, 84 Fleet ServicesSharon F. Janis, 75 Customer Service DivisionClaude E. Jeffreys, 86 General ServicesDavid L. Jensen, 74 Power Distribution ExecutiveRichard T. Kimura, 86 General ServicesShige Kishiyama, 92 General ServicesHarold L. Lewis, 83 Power Transmission and DistributionGary D. Lyles, 77 AdministrativeManlio A. Manzano, 80 General ServicesLeslie J. Mazug, 87 Power Operating and MaintenanceCliff P. Meyer, 74 Water Quality and Distribution PumpingPerry L. Morgan Jr., 95 Power Operating and MaintenanceJane S. Nishimura, 99 Commercial ServicesWilliam Rodriguez, 88 Power Design and ConstructionJohn F. Roser, 88 Water OperatingGeorge R. Spencer, 78 Conservation and PlanningEdward Sturtevant, 87 General ServicesHenry J. Valdez, 84 Asset ManagementClifford L. Williams, 78 Power Distribution

*Late Notice

Retirements: October 2019

We extend sincere congratulations to all the employees who, after many years of dedicated service, arejoining the ranks of LADWP retirees. For a complete archive and the latest month of retirementlistings, visit the Water and Power Employees Retirement Plan website.

October 2019

Alexander, David F. Information Technology ServicesBridges, Montgomery A. Water DistributionCollado, Renate B. Power Planning, Development and EngineeringCongrove, Kathleen A. Water QualityCruz, Rolando Integrated Support ServicesDavis, Damon C. Water DistributionDe Weese, Rex S. Integrated Support ServicesDominguez, Miguel Y. Power Transmission and DistributionGonzalez, Jaime H. Power Supply OperationsHardy, Nancy A. Supply Chain ServicesHaynes, Robin J. Customer Service DivisionHogan, Timothy M. Power Operating and MaintenanceKung, Gregory K. Information Technology ServicesLim, George M. Water EngineeringLiu, Nelson Integrated Support ServicesLovato, Lawrence J. Integrated Support ServicesLukjaniec, Rhoda K. Supply Chain ServicesMitchell, Jeffrey C. Integrated Support ServicesMunis, Michael E. Water OperationsNesby, Brenda S. Accounting and Financial ReportingRamirez, Madeline R. Finance And Risk ControlRangel, Raul Power Transmission and DistributionReyes, Yvonne M. Power Transmission and DistributionRios, Maria J. Business Support ServicesRugar, Paul J. Water EngineeringSedwick-Griffin, Karen D. Water DistributionSherrill, Rebecca J. Power New BusinessSilva, Enrique Customer Service DivisionSmythe, Stephen M. Facilities Management / JFBSneed, Pamela D. Customer Service DivisionSwinkles, Mark J. Water DistributionToledo, Henry E. Water DistributionWolf, Andrew W. Fleet Services

Wong, Raymond K. Retirement Plan OfficeYoshinaga, Bert M. Water Distribution