The Administration Department manages the District through the Board of Directors, which sets policy, and the General Manager, who reports to the Board and manages the daily operation of the District. The attorneys and financial advisor positions, which answer to the Board and interact with staff through the General Manager, are also an integral part of the Administration Department. The positions of Assistant General Manager, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Water and Energy Resources Manager also operate out of the Administration Department.
Dennis D. LaMoreaux
CEO/General Manager
Mr. LaMoreaux began employment with the Palmdale Water District in March 1989 as the Assistant General Manager. He was promoted to General Manager in September 1994 and served in that capacity until March 2008. Working briefly for Rosamond Community Services District as Assistant General Manager and District Engineer, he returned to the Palmdale Water District as General Manager in January 2010. As the General Manager, he is responsible for overseeing the District’s day-to-day operations and business functions according to the direction and policies established by the Board of Directors.
His previous employment includes private engineering consulting firms in California and Wyoming where he was involved in design and inspection of a variety of projects. He is a native of Ohio, graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1984 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, and is a licensed Civil Engineer in California.
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Scott Rogers
COO/Assistant General Manager
Mr. Rogers, who has more than 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors of the water and wastewater industries, was promoted to Assistant General Manager in September 2024 after five years as PWD’s Engineering Manager. A licensed Professional Engineer, he has been instrumental in leading PWD’s Capital Improvement Projects, managing engineering programs and successfully obtaining more than $30 million in grants. Most notable is his lead role in Pure Water Antelope Valley, an upcoming advanced water purification project that will clean recycled water for potable use to ensure future water supply.
As the Assistant GM, he oversees the Information Technology, Operations, Engineering and Facilities departments. Mr. Rogers has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Redlands. He is licensed by the states of California, Washington and Hawaii as a mechanical engineer.
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