About Us

Operations – directs water resource management, recreation and parks, and utility operations in all 10 counties of GBRA’s statutory district; assists in the negotiation and development of major contracts and represents GBRA with its wholesale and retail water and wastewater customers; provides technical assistance to water and wastewater treatment facilities; advises and consults with personnel of other such facilities within GBRA’s statutory district that are operated by other entities (municipalities, MUD’s, private contractors, etc.).

Finance – responsible for the preparation of GBRA’s annual budget and five-year financial plan, accounting and financial reporting, financial reserves and debt service, investments, capital assets, procurement, and risk management. Administers accounts payable, receivable and payroll functions for all GBRA divisions.

Environmental Science  – works to preserve and protect the watershed and related ecosystem throughout the Guadalupe River Basin; develops and implements comprehensive Habitat Conservation Plan; creates partnerships to support community and economic development; partners with state and federal authorities on stewardship and environmental protection initiatives; provides oversight of GBRA’s Laboratory.

Administration – encompasses human resources, education, strategic planning, customer service, safety and information technology support functions for all GBRA divisions; expands existing business activities and new development opportunities; provides useful information through educational programming, including at the Canyon Lake Gorge; and encourages public involvement in the Authority’s decision-making process.

Engineering – conducts hydrology and flow monitoring studies; assists with water and wastewater plant design services and process evaluation; monitors basin rainfall conditions including surface run-off for streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater in the Guadalupe River Basin; coordinates with the National Weather Service River Forecast Center in Fort Worth; provides assistance to emergency management coordinators and local officials during severe weather events; coordinates project planning including contracts for services, permits, rights of way and special projects, and maintains contact with interested parties for water and wastewater projects; works with homeowner and land associations to enhance current lake management and flood response programs, and communicate these procedures to new residents and governmental entities. Project Engineering provides management oversight for the design, review and inspection services for GBRA facilities constructions and installation.

General Counsel – provides legal services related to the responsibilities and operations of GBRA and reports to the Board of Directors and General Manager/CEO. The department coordinates the development and review of policies, contracts, and other agreements regarding corporate and legal matters. General Counsel is also responsible for managing litigation and outside counsel activities. Additionally, the department advises staff and the board on Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act related matters.

Communications – oversees internal and external communications, community affairs, customer service, and government relations; develops and implements communications strategies to ensure GBRA’s mission, projects, services and initiatives are explained clearly and consistently; builds relationships with community leaders to promote awareness of GBRA services; provides useful information through publications, social media, and news releases.