Personnel

Your East Medina County Special Utility District staff is always here to help you. Whether you need assistance with a bill or a question about your usage, we are here to serve you. Stop by and see us during our office hours!

Business Personnel

BRUCE A. ALEXANDER, Superintendent

Bruce started with the District in April 2008. He retired from the City of Castroville as the Director of Public Works with 25 years of experience in March 2008.  Bruce is licensed as a Class "B" Groundwater Operator, Customer Service Inspector and a Class "B" Wastewater Operator.  Bruce has been trained as a Safety Coordinator and on the National Incident Command System through the Department of Homeland Security.  He also has trained on numerous issues related to the operations and management of Public Utilities.

Bruce is the past President of the Texas Rural Water Association.  He serves as the TRWA Director for District 2 that includes a 41 county area from Medina County to El Paso.  He serves as an appointed member of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors, a member of EAA Habitat Conservation Plan Program Stakeholder Committee representing all EAA municipal permit holders west of Bexar County, and an appointed member of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Regional Advisory Group.

In his position as Superintendent, he oversees all aspects of the District in accordance with the District's policies, objectives, and applicable laws and regulations. The Superintendent has the authority to interpret, apply, and enforce existing District policies on a consistent, nondiscriminatory basis. He supervises the entire day-to-day operation of the East Medina County SUD.   

LAUREN EVANS, Business Manager

Lauren started with the District in February 2020. Lauren has a BBA in Accounting with more than 20 years of accounting experience. 

As the Business Manager, Lauren works closely with the Superintendent and Board of Directors and is responsible for the daily supervision of the business operations of the District.  Lauren also serves as Records Management Officer for the District.

KAYLA VANDAMME, Bookkeeper/Billing Coordinator

Kayla started with the District in November 2023.  Shas a BBA in Management and over 10 years of accounting experience. 

SHANNON ZEPEDA, AP/AR Clerk

Shannon started with the District in July 2022.  She brings over 10 years of experience in areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and human resource adminstration.  

CELINA RODRIGUEZ, New Accounts/Transfer Clerk

Celina started with the District in May 2021 as the New Accounts/Transfer Clerk. Celina brings over 20 years of experience in areas including utilities billing, customer service, and servicing new accounts.

LORENA MARTINEZ, Office Clerk

Lorena started with the District in January 2024.  Lorena brings over 15 years of experience in areas including customer service and billing.                              

Operations Personnel

RONNIE LEMMONS, Field Manager

Ronnie started with the District in October 2018.  He retired from TxDOT as the District Maintenance Administor at the San Antonio office with more than 32 years of experience in October 2018.  Ronnie is licensed as a Class "C" Groundwater Operator and a Customer Service Inspector.  Ronnie has been trained as a Safety Coordinator and on the National Incident Command System through the Department of Homeland Security.

In his position as Field Manager, Ronnie oversees the operations of the District Public Water Systems in accordance with TCEQ Rules and Regulations, District's policies, and all applicable laws and regulations.

CHRIS FOWLER, Foreman

Chris started with the District in October 2008.  He had previously been with the District from April 1995 to October 2006.  Chris currently has a Class "C" Water Operator License and a Customer Inspection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. He is trained in water utility safety, chlorinator maintenance, groundwater production, water distribution, water sampling and field analysis and as a water system inspector. Chris has an excellent working relationship with adjacent water purveyors, County Commissioners and TxDOT.

DAVID STRAUSS, Serviceman/Operator

David started with the District in May 2018.  David currently has a Class "C" Water Operator License and a Customer Inspection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  He is trained in water utility safety, chlorinator maintenance, groundwater production, water distribution, water sampling and field analysis and as a water system inspector.

TOMMY PACHECO, Serviceman/Operator 

Thomas started with the District in September 2019.  Thomas currently has a Class "C" Water Operator License and a Customer Inspection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  He is trained in water utility safety, groundwater production, water distribution, and field analysis and as a water system operator.

GRANT VAN GUNDY, Serviceman/Operator

Grant returned to the District in October 2022.  Grant currently has a Class "C" Water Operator License and a Customer Inspection License issued by the Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality.  He is trained in water utility safety, chorinator maintenance, groundwater production, water distribution, water sampling and field analysis and as a water system operator.  

Grant and his family live in the Natalia area.

GARRETT DICKINSON, Serviceman/Operator

Garrett started with the District in April 2023.  Garrett currently has a Class "D" Water Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  He is trained in basic water system operations.  

RENE GARZA, Serviceman/Operator

Rene started with the District in March 2024.  Rene currently has a Class "D" Water Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality.  He is trained in basic water system operations.