Management
General Manager: 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 | Phone | |
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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 |
Engineering Manager | Doug Roderick | engdepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6863 |
Finance Manager | TBD | financedepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6855 |
Maintenance Manager | Steve Prosser | maintdepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6821 |
Hydroelectric Manager | Keane Sommers | hydrodepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6741 |
Human Resources Department | TBD | hr@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6827 |
Operations Manager | Armon "Chip" Close | opsdepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6884 |
Recreation Manager | Monica Reyes | recdepartment@nidwater.com | (530) 271-6710 |