Rancho Water Board Elects President and Senior Vice President by Rancho Water Dec 19, 2024 Member Submitted News TEMECULA – The Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) Board of Directors has elected Brian Brady as President and J.D. Harkey as Senior Vice President for the upcoming one-year term beginning in January 2025. The Board’s unanimous vote reflects their confidence in the leadership and expertise of these two distinguished individuals. President Brady brings a wealth of experience to his new role. First elected to Rancho Water’s Board in November 2020, he has served as Senior Vice President, Chairman of the Planning and Administration Committee, and alternate on the Finance and Audit Committee. He also represents Rancho Water as the first alternate on the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA). With over 40 years of engineering and executive management experience in the public and private sectors of western electric and water utilities, President Brady is a seasoned professional in water resource assessment, asset valuation, and strategic operations of water utilities. His previous roles include General Manager of the Fallbrook Public Utility District, where he collaborated with Camp Pendleton Marine Base to develop the Santa Margarita River Conjunctive Use Project. He has also served as the Governor’s appointee to the Colorado River Board of California. “I appreciate the Board’s confidence in my leadership and extend my congratulations to Senior Vice President J.D. Harkey,” said Brady. “I am honored to step into this role as Rancho Water advances innovative water sustainability and infrastructure projects to benefit our community.” Senior Vice President Harkey was elected to Rancho Water’s Board in November 2022. He is an active member of the Planning and Administration Committee and the Engineering and Operations Committee. A long-time Temecula resident, Harkey serves as the CEO of Drake Enterprises, overseeing 450 acres of avocado and wine grape farming. “I am excited to take on the role of Senior Vice President,” said Harkey. “It is a privilege to support President Brady and the rest of the Board as we address critical water challenges and opportunities in our region.” Rancho Water congratulates President Brian Brady and Senior Vice President J.D. Harkey on their elections and looks forward to their leadership in tackling key water resource initiatives that enhance sustainability and resilience for the community.
