Kishia L. Powell
General Manager/CEO
The General Manager’s Office maintains the highest levels of accountability and transparency and provides leadership, support and strategic guidance to the entire organization. By working closely with Commissioners, WSSC Water employees and stakeholders, this office ensures the needs of our 1.9 million customers come first.
General Counsel
Chief Of Staff
Deputy General Managers
Direct Reports to General Manager's Office
WSSC Water General Managers
| Robert B. Morse, Chief Engineer | 1918 – 36* |
| Harry H. Hall, Chief Engineer | 1936 – 1952* |
| Harry B. Shaw, Chief Engineer | 1952 – 1959* |
| Robert J. McLeod, Chief Engineer/General Manager | 1959 – 1976* |
| Robert S. McGarry, General Manager | 1977 – 1983* |
| John M. Brusnighan, General Manager | 1984 – 1985* |
| Richard G. Hocevar, General Manager | 1985 – 1993* |
| Cortez A. White, General Manager | 1993 – 1999 |
| John R. Griffin, General Manager | 1999 – 2004 |
| Carla A. Reid, Interim General Manager | 2004 – 2005 |
| Andrew D. Brunhart, General Manager | 2005 – 2008* |
| Teresa Daniell, Interim General Manager | 2008 – 2009 |
| Jerry N. Johnson, General Manager/CEO | 2009 – 2016 |
| Carla A. Reid, General Manager/CEO | 2016 – 2022 |
| Kishia L. Powell, General Manager/CEO | 2023 – |
*Deceased
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