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General Manager: Jennifer Hanson

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Jennifer Hanson

Boasting a love for big infrastructure, Jennifer Hanson joined NID in June 2021 as its 15th General Manager and the first woman to serve in the position in the District's 100 year history. 

As NID’s General Manager, Hanson oversees more than 200 employees and an annual budget of about $80 million. She leads a district that provides drinking and irrigation water to more than 25,000 customers; is a leader in the production of clean, carbon-free hydropower, and one that offers exceptional recreational opportunities to the community.

Ms. Hanson came to NID from the City of Lincoln where she was City Manager, responsible for the daily operations of the full-service city. Previously, Hanson served as Lincoln’s Public Works Director, she worked at a civil engineering firm and for the California Department of Transportation. Hanson graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science in Geology.

Management Directory

Department Name Email Phone
General Manager Jennifer Hanson admindepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6824
Assistant General Manager Greg Jones admindepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6826
Board Secretary Kris Stepanian admindepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6822
Director of Engineering Gabe Aronow  engdepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6863
Director of Finance Sandra Dunlap financedepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6855
Director of Maintenance Steve Prosser maintdepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6821
Director of Power Systems Peter Wade hydrodepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6741
Director of Human Resources Naomi Schmitt hr@nidwater.com (530) 271-6827 
Director of Water Operations Armon "Chip" Close opsdepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6884
Director of Recreation Monica Reyes recdepartment@nidwater.com (530) 271-6710
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