Our Team

The Utica Water and Power Authority staff is dedicated to serving the communities of Angels Camp and Murphys with a fresh, raw water supply from the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Management Team

Joel Metzger

Position: General Manager
Email Address: joelm@uticawater.com

Kyle Rasmussen

Position: Water Conveyance Supervisor
Email Address: kyler@uticawater.com

Frank Fields

Position: Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Email Address: frankf@uticawater.com

Brandi Sparks

Position: Administrative Technician
Email Address: reception@uticawater.com

Mike Emehiser

Position: Senior Hydroelectric Operator
Email Address: mikee@uticawater.com

Sebastian Martz

Position: Senior Conveyance Operator
Email Address: sebastianm@uticawater.com

Stacie Walker

Position: Administrative Specialist
Email Address: admin@uticawater.com

Jeremiah Hyde

Position: Hydroelectric Operations Technician
Email Address: jeremiahh@uticawater.com

Ryan Heryford

Position: Conveyance & Compliance Specialist
Email Address: ryanh@uticawater.com

Shawn Graham

Position: Information Technician
Email Address: shawng@uticawater.com

Management Team

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