Meet Pasadena Water and Power’s New Assistant General Manager

Stacie Takeguchi (Photos, cityofpasadena.net, W.K.)

PASADENA — ColoradoBoulevard.net:

Stacie Takeguchi has been appointed as Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) new assistant general manager (AGM) after a nationwide search.

By News Desk

As the AGM of water, she is responsible for all aspects of Pasadena’s water system services, which include resources, engineering, construction, operations, and water quality.

Stacie Takeguchi

Takeguchi is experienced in water planning, operations and engineering. She’s a leader with more than 20 years of ensuring continued water supply reliability, sustainability and resilience for the region.

Prior to joining PWP, Takeguchi worked for The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) for 15 years in various capacities, including leading regional drought action planning efforts. Prior to MWD, she managed innovative stormwater multiuse projects at the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Takeguchi has a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and is a licensed engineer in the state of California.

PWP Interim General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said:

We are at a pivotal point in managing California’s water. Stacie Takeguchi is the experienced leader that Pasadena needs in order to successfully navigate drought, supply and the future of water in our community. We’re excited to have her as part of our PWP leadership team.

“I look forward to serving Pasadena and advancing the goals of PWP through continued excellent water service and forward-thinking innovation,” said Takeguchi.