Cal Water Names Craig Stevens District Manager For Stockton District

STOCKTON, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today that Craig Stevens was selected as the new District Manager of the utility’s Stockton operations. Stevens has been with Cal Water for 20 years and has extensive hands-on knowledge of district operations and water systems. He succeeds Tony Carrasco, who was named as the Interim District Manager of Stockton in 2023 when Jeremiah Mecham, then District Manager was named General Manager of sister utility Texas Water Service.

Stevens started his Cal Water career in the company’s Livermore District in 2004 and then transferred to Stockton as a Utility Worker/Relief Certified Pump Operator. He has also worked as a Foreman, Superintendent, and Operations Manager.

“Craig is a natural-born leader, a knowledgeable operator, and a great community partner,” said Dan Armendariz, Director of Field Operations, Northern Region. “He will ensure our Stockton District customers continue to receive the same excellent quality, service, and value they have come to expect and deserve.” 

Stevens holds Water Treatment Grade Two and Water Distribution Grade Four certifications from the State Water Resources Control Board.

California Water Service’s Stockton District serves approximately 175,000 people through approximately 47,700 service connections in Stockton, and more than 2 million people statewide through 497,700 service connections. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,100+ employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available at www.calwater.com.

Released October 22, 2024