Mojave Water Agency appoints Adnan Anabtawi to general manager
Mojave Water Agency Board members appointed Adnan Anabtawi as general manager of the Apple Valley-based organization.
Board President Mike Page said Anabtawi, who previously served as assistant general manager, was selected unanimously as the board is confident that he can lead the agency.
“He brings extensive knowledge and is engaged in critical state water issues, has successfully managed key capital projects with the Mojave Water Agency, and has demonstrated his abilities to effectively work with staff to continue to enhance the agency’s culture,” Page said.
Page also cited Anabtawi’s strong state water project and imported water background, as well as his interdisciplinary skills and collaborative approach to solving complex problems.
Anabtawi replaces General Manager Allison Febbo, who has accepted another position.
“I am honored that the board has put its trust in me to serve as the Agency's next General Manager and advance its reputation of sustainably managing the region's water resources,” Anabtawi said in a written statement. “As we enter a paradigm of even greater extremes for water, I look forward to working with our dedicated staff to deliver creative, effective, and adaptive water management strategies to empower our communities to thrive for generations to come.”
Hired as the MWA’s senior engineer in July 2019, Anabtawi was promoted to imported water and engineering manager in August 2020.
As manager of the agency’s Department of Engineering, Anabtawi provided direction to the Department of Operation and Maintenance. He also negotiated with the California Department of Water Resources and other state agencies on behalf of the MWA.
Additionally, he developed agency policies related to imported water, groundwater banking, and strategic planning.
Anabtawi has a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Also, he has a master of science degree in civil and environmental engineering from Stanford University.
He worked at Stantec/MWH Global as a senior and professional engineer before joining the MWA four years ago. He is a registered professional engineer in the state and currently serves on the board of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority.
For more information on the MWA, visit mojavewater.org or call the agency at 760-946-7000.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Mojave Water Agency appoints Adnan Anabtawi to general manager
