Personnel

For Mid-Peninsula Water District (MPWD), it is the responsibility of our staff to serve our customers by obtaining and distributing a safe, reliable, high-quality supply of water for current and future needs in the most cost efficient manner. Our staff is here to serve you!

MPWD Organizational Chart: Download HERE (PDF)

Kat Wuelfing

Kat Wuelfing

General Manager

Email: kwuelfing@midpeninsulawater.org

Kat Wuelfing joined the MPWD leadership as Assistant General Manager in July 2022 and was appointed by the Board of Directors as General Manager in September 2023. Ms. Wuelfing joined the MPWD after 15 years in water resources consulting, where she supported water agencies throughout California, and 8 years in special district governance. Ms. Wuelfing manages the daily operations and activities of the MPWD.

Education: MESM in Water Resources and Pollution Prevention and Remediation, University of California Santa Barbara, 2006; B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology, Santa Clara University, 2004.

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Rene A. Ramirez

Rene A. Ramirez

Operations Manager

Email: rramirez@midpeninsulawater.org

Rene Ramirez was appointed as Operations Manager in June 2015. He has more than 35 years of service in the public utility field. During his career, Mr. Ramirez has been responsible as the department head in cities large and small for water distribution infrastructure and water treatment facilities, wastewater collection infrastructure and wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste and diversion programs, and a natural gas distribution system.

Education: B.S. in Agricultural/Bio Resource Engineering, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1984.

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Monique Madrid

Monique Madrid

Administrative Services Manager

Email: moniquem@midpeninsulawater.org

Monique Madrid joined the MPWD in 2020 bringing with her nearly 25 years experience in municipal community services and is a Certified Municipal Clerk. She worked for four years at Templeton CSD, and then 20 years at Cambria CSD in various positions, including Administrative Services Manager, District Clerk, and Interim General Manager.

Monique currently serves as MPWD’s Administrative Services Manager and District Secretary.

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Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson

Lead Operator

Email: jonathana@midpeninsulawater.org

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Operations Supervisor

Email: mikea@midpeninsulawater.org

Victor Fung

Victor Fung

Operations Project Coordinator

Email: vfung@midpeninsulawater.org

Liz Ganske

Liz Ganske

Administrative Assistant

Email: lganske@midpeninsulawater.org

Ryan Gomes

Ryan Gomes

Water System Operator

Email: rgomes@midpeninsulawater.org

Shane Headley

Shane Headley

Water System Operator

Email: sheadley@midpeninsulawater.org

Misty Malczon

Misty Malczon

Administrative Supervisor

Email: mistym@midpeninsulawater.org

Alberto Maldonado

Alberto Maldonado

Maintenance Technician

Email: amaldonado@midpeninsulawater.org

Tava Mataele

Tava Mataele

Maintenance Technician

Email: tavam@midpeninsulawater.org

Chris Michaelis

Chris Michaelis

Lead Operator

Email: chris@midpeninsulawater.org

Victor Monge

Victor Monge

Maintenance Technician

Email: victorm@midpeninsulawater.org

Ron Okada

Ron Okada

Administrative Specialist

Email: rono@midpeninsulawater.org

Stan Olsen

Stan Olsen

Lead Operator - Facilities & Resources

Email: solsen@midpeninsulawater.org

Eric Perez

Eric Perez

Water System Operator

Email: eperez@midpeninsulawater.org

Kelli Plath

Kelli Plath

Administrative Specialist

Email: kplath@midpeninsulawater.org

Deston Swift

Deston Swift

Water System Operator

Email: dswift@midpeninsulawater.org

Cover of the MPWD Personnel Manual

The Mid-Peninsula Water District (“MPWD”) is governed by the provisions of the California Water Code (“Water Code”) Section 30000 et seq. (and following) sections.

The language used in this Personnel Manual is not intended, nor is it to be construed, to constitute a contract between the MPWD and any employee or the public. The MPWD may add, modify, or delete any provision contained in this manual, including those concerning employee benefits, at any time with or without notice.

This Personnel Manual replaces and supersedes all personnel manuals, revisions, and amendments previously adopted by the MPWD.

Download the MPWD Personnel Manual here.

MPWD Personnel Manual History:

  • Revision adopted March 28, 2019 (Resolution 2019-08)
  • Revision adopted October 26, 2017 (Resolution 2017-19)
  • New manual adopted September 22, 2016 (Resolution 2016-19)
  • Revision adopted October 22, 2009 (Resolution 2009-09)
  • Revision adopted June 26, 2008 (Minute Order)
  • Revision adopted May 23, 2002 (Resolution 2002-11)
  • Revision adopted April 25, 1996 (Minute Order)

MPWD Compensation Plan

MPWD Compensation Plan (Updated September 24, 2020) (PDF)


MPWD Employee Association

Revised Side-Letter Agreement for Work Week Schedule Change - June 30, 2023 (PDF)

2023 Letter Agreement Between the Mid-Peninsula Water District and MPWD Employee Association (PDF)

2018 Letter Agreement Between the Mid-Peninsula Water District and MPWD Employee Association (PDF)

2014 Letter Agreement Between the Mid-Peninsula Water District and MPWD Employee Association (PDF)

MPWD Compensation Plan

MPWD Compensation Plan (Updated September 24, 2020) (PDF)


MPWD Salary Schedules

Current Salary Schedule (All Employees)
Past Salary Schedules (Represented Employees – MPWD Employee Association)
Past Salary Schedules (Unrepresented Employees – Management & Exempt)
Past Salary Schedules (General Manager)

Board Member and Employee Compensation

The following compensation reports and information for MPWD Board Members and employees are available:

California State Controller – Government Compensation in California


Employee Expense Reimbursement Guidelines

The policy regarding employee expense reimbursements can be downloaded here (PDF)


Total Compensation Studies

2018 Total Compensation Study Report (July 2018)
2014 Total Compensation Study Report (May 2014)