"It has always been my great privilege to serve in every capacity that I have been allowed to through the years in this office. If the people of Genesee County desire it, I shall continue in my efforts to act in their best interests"

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The drain commissioner creates and maintains the county drains and provides storm water guidance and support to county residents and municipalities.  In Genesee County, the Drain Commissioner oversees the treatment of drinking water at our state-of-the-art water treatment facility, as well as the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of that water to our area municipalities.  The Genesee County Drain Commissioner also is responsible for the operations and maintenance of our County’s wastewater treatment plants, as well as the infrastructure that ensures the sewer system is operated in a manner that protects the public health of our community.   
 

The Genesee County Drain Commissioner is from the Atherton/Bentley area. He has been married to his wife Kay for 41 years, and has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Prior to being elected to this office, he spent 23 years working for Commissioner Anthony Ragnone as an Inspector, Right of Way Agent, and as the Deputy Drain Commissioner of this department.

The Genesee County Drain Commissioner's past positions include:
 

• Chief Executive Officer of Karegnondi Water Authority

• Legislative Committee and Executive Board of Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners

• Former Northeast District Chairman – Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners

• Former Secretary/Treasurer – Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners

• Genesee County Parks Board Member

• Genesee County Honorary Fair Board Member

• Past Member - Statute Review Committee of Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners

• Executive Board Member – Genesee County Democratic Party

• Former Officer – Democratic 225 Club

• Administered Summer Youth Employment Program

• Former Member – Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission

• First, Second and Third Annual Flint River Clean Up Volunteer

• Honorary Board Member – Sam Duncan Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Former Member - Zoning Board of Appeals – City of Burton