Joe Gregory, Carmel Area Wastewater District

The students and young professional’s committee recognizes Outstanding Young professionals who demonstrate excellence in the profession and are under the age of 35.

This year’s Outstanding Young Professional is Joe Gregory from Carmel Area Wastewater District.

When Joe joined CWEA in 2012, he had no experience in wastewater and had never worked on a committee. In just four years, he has risen to the position of Safety Committee Chair for the Monterey Bay Section and a committee member on the CWEA Safety Committee.

In addition to serving on committees, Joe presented during two safety sessions at this year’s annual conference in Palm Springs.