Classified Ad Title:
Executive Director
Post Date
10/11/2025
Expiration Date
11/15/2025
Details:
The District sits at the heart of one of Central Ohio’s fastest-growing corridors. Founded in 2023 as a consolidated, regional-level
utility for the City of London, the Village of Plain City and Madison County, the District sets out to build aresilient water and
wastewater infrastructure capable of serving residents and industry for the next 50years and beyond. The District currently
provides water for over 25,000 residents and is mapping a $100M+ capital program to grow alongside the county. Organized as a
regional water and sewer district in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in Chapter 6119 of the Ohio Revised Code,
the District is a public entity eligible for OPERS benefits.
The Board seeks a next-generation leader who can marry technical acumen with political savvy—securing sustainable water
sources, guiding large-scale construction, and championing the public value of utilities to the community. This Executive Director
will serve as the public face of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and managing a team of 30 to execute
the day-to-day operations.
Qualifications:
• Executive leadership in a public utility, infrastructure,
government, or comparably complex environment.
• Proven success managing large-scale capital projects
($100M+), including oversight of engineering and
construction partners.
• Political and board relations experience; adept at
balancing multiple appointing authorities and navigating
competing agendas.
• Strong financial acumen, including grants, loans, and debt
financing.
• Background in utilities, public works, or infrastructure
preferred; direct water/wastewater expertise helpful but not
required.
• Demonstrated success in organizational development and
building professional systems in evolving entities.
• Experience as a credible public communicator and
advocate with regulators, developers, and community
stakeholders.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• A strategic visionary, able to anticipate long-term growth
needs and set direction
• A confident decision maker, making tough decisions while
holding firm to ethics
• A politically savvy collaborator able to unite diverse
jurisdictions while managing conflict constructively
• An approachable, supportive, and trusted colleague
• A persuasive, transparent, and engaging communicator
• A pragmatic manager, driving results within the team
using a business mindset
• A credible advocate for the community
Comments:
STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE OVERSIGHT
• Lead long-range infrastructure planning and deliver critical
capital projects, including the regional wastewater
treatment facility and long-term water supply solutions.
• Prioritize and sequence projects in alignment with growth
forecasts and available resources.
• Apply disciplined project management practices to ensure
timely, cost-effective execution.
• Balance near-term infrastructure needs with a long-range
vision that anticipates future expansion.
• Ensure all projects are aligned with local growth forecasts,
environmental compliance, and state/federal permitting
requirements.
• Hold contractors and engineering partners accountable for
pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain agility and responsiveness in the face of shifting
funding conditions, political headwinds, and operational
risks
FUND DEVELOPMENT & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Develop and manage The District’s annual operating and
capital budgets.
• Secure and manage grants, loans, and debt to responsibly
finance large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Align funding strategies with community growth and user
demand while maintaining affordability.
• Ensure fiscal accuracy and transparency in reporting to the
Board and external stakeholders.
• Strengthen financial systems and processes to support a
growing, capital-intensive organization.
Employer:
Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District
Contact:
Mark Ryan
Work Phone:
614-939-4240
Email:
ryan@beecherhillsearch.com
Website:
midohiowsd.gov