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Valley Water Board Appoints Interim CEO

January 28, 2025
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On Jan. 28, 2025, Valley Water’s Board of Directors appointed Melanie Richardson, former Assistant Chief Executive Officer, as interim CEO effective Feb. 3, 2025. Richardson will serve until CEO Rick Callender returns, which is anticipated on April 1, 2025.


Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million and over 850 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses, and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.


Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 285 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and 333 miles of waterways. We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in Santa Clara County.