the staff
Jay Gallagher, Manager (see complete bio)
Jay joined our team as General Manager in December, 2005. Jay is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the Colorado School of Mines. He has 30 years’ industry experience, having also served in senior management positions in the GIS and industrial imaging industry and in corporate planning and technical field positions in the mining industry.

Nancy Wilson, our new Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Nancy moved to Steamboat in 1981 and is also a Colorado native. She attended both the University of Northern Colorado and Metro State majoring in Accounting with a minor in business administration. She is married to Jim and has two grown children (30 and 32) and two grandchildren. Nancy loves photography and quilting. Nancy joined the Mount Werner Water team November 22, 2010.

Jeff Peterson, Superintendent
Also a native of Colorado, Jeff was born in Denver. He's lived in Steamboat for many years and has been with us since 1980. He is a Class A Water Works Operator, Class III Technician for Water Distribution, and Class III for Wastewater Collection. He and his wife, Jody have a son, Jesse. On his days off, Jeff will be flyfishing, mountain biking, hiking, backcountry skiing or snowshoeing.

Richard Buccino, District Engineer
Richard has 30 years of engineering, construction and project management experience related to a wide array of both public and private development projects.

As many of you may be aware Richard spent 14 years with the City of Steamboat Springs Public Works Department Engineering Division. In this capacity Richard helped with many of the public projects we all now enjoy.

You may see Richard in his off hours completing home improvement projects, flyfishing, hunting, hiking and just being a parent for his son Dustin.

“We are all here to make this a better place for our children. With this in mind, any student interested in pursuing a Civil Engineering career is encouraged to contact us here at the District.”

Tim Gibbons, Water Treatment Plant Operator
Tim is from North Carolina and has lived in Steamboat for 27 years. He attended the University of North Carolina where he received his BA. He has worked with Mount Werner Water as a plant operator for 19 years and holds certification for a Class A Water Works Operator. Sue, his wife, and his son, Micah, spend their time recreating around Steamboat and surrounding areas.

"I have to count myself very lucky to be able to live, work,
and raise a family in such a beautiful place."

Greg Burkholder, Maintenance Foreman
Greg is originally from Pennsylvania and has been with Mount Werner Water since 1981. He holds certification for a Class III in Wastewater Collection and a Class III in Water Distribution. He and his wife Amy have two girls, Gretchen and Anna. Greg is an avid cross-country skier and when there is no snow, he's either backpacking or hiking. He also enjoys growing vegetables in his garden."The wastewater and water business is ever changing, it's a great field to be in!"

Patti Retz, Accounts Receivable / Customer Service
Patti has lived in Steamboat since 1993; she is married with two grown daughters. Patti enjoys hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and with any spare time she is a weekend potter.

Bruce Thompson, Water Treatment Plant Operator
Originally from Longmont, Bruce has lived in Steamboat for 18 years and has been with Mount Werner Water since 1992. He holds certification as a Class A Water Works Operator, a Class III Technician for Water Distribution, and a Class III in Wastewater Collection. He and his wife Nancy have five kids. On the weekends, you can find Bruce on the slopes or biking.

Floyd "Lucky" Mosher, Maintenance Worker
Lucky, a true native of Steamboat Springs, joined the District in 1999. He holds a CDL and operates all of our big equipment. He and his wife Kim have two daughters, Lacey and Lindsey. Lucky enjoys snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, and camping.

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