Faces of TMWA
Meet the people of TMWA whose commitment to serve our community ensures our water quality is among the best in the country.
Bill Summy, Facilities Locator
What do you love most about your job? What I like most about my job is being able to work outdoors. Every location that I go to is different, with people digging different holes at different places at different times, and I make sure that it is safe for them to dig. So it is like doing something new every day.
What have you learned working at TMWA? The employees at TMWA work as a great team.
What does your job as a Facilities Locator entail? The Reno area has an 800 number people can call before they dig or complete ground repairs. I am responsible for ensuring that the water mains and services are marked accordingly for the water portion of the call, while other utilities are responsible for marking gas, electric, etc. I travel all over Reno, Sparks, Stead and the South Meadows, which means I do a lot of driving and have to stay organized to plan the most efficient routes between locations.
What is one of your fondest memories while working at TMWA? My best memory is of getting my new position as a Facilities Locator. I worked previously as a Water Supply Specialist. It was challenging transferring into a new position, but the training that we have at TMWA is excellent.
What activities do you enjoy outside of work? I belong to the Reno Rodeo Foundation and we do numerous activities where we give back to the community. I put in 200 hours a year or more volunteering in the evenings after work or on the weekends. This year TMWA employees participated in the Reno Rodeo Denim Drive and donated four large barrels full of clothes to children of all ages. I was really impressed with how many clothes TMWA employees donated.