Movers and Shakers
October 2008
Bob Cockriel, Utilities Superintendent, for the city of Bloomington was awarded the Minnesota Public Works Association (MPWA) Superintendent of the year.
The purpose of the award is to recognize public works individuals from all management levels who have made significant contributions to the profession.
Bob has served the public for over 30 years. Bob received his bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Metropolitan State University. He later received a master's degree in Infrastructure Systems Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Congratulations, Bob!
September 2007
Karla Peterson has succeeded Dick Clark, who retired in July, as supervisor of the Community Water Supply Unit in the Minnesota Department of Health Section of Drinking Water Protection (DWP).
Karla came to MDH in June of 1994 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota, taking over the duties of plan reviews, certification, and fluoridation. She later got her master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University in St. Paul. Karla has been the manager for a number of Safe Drinking Water Act rules and is also the chair of the Minnesota Section AWWA.
March 2007
Chris Catlin is the new superintendent of water plant operations for Minneapolis Water Works, reporting to Shahin Rezania, the director of Water Treatment and Distribution Services.