Jerry Vilander was appointed General Manager of the Serrano Water District in September 2012.

With over 20 years of professional experience in the water industry, Mr. Vilander has extensive knowledge of institutional issues affecting the water industry and the structure and functions of local government and regulatory issues. He previously served as Manager of Operations at Mesa Water District and as Manager of Utilities at La Habra Water and Sewer Authority. Mr. Vilander has a successful track record of cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with policymakers, community leaders, and special interest groups.

Mr. Vilander is involved with the following professional associations: Water Environment Federation (WEF), California Water Environment Association (CWEA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Public Works Association (APWA), American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA), and Southwest Membrane Operators Association (SWMOA).

Mr. Vilander holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach.