Sutter Creek – A long-time El Dorado County resident, Amador Water Agency General Manager Jim Abercrombie lives in Placerville, and returns to work there this month after 11 years at AWA. He leaves a legacy of completed projects legal battle victories, and a revitalized agency, and he takes with him 30 years’ management experience. He serves his last day on the job Friday, during which the agency will open the new bridge over Sutter Creek (part of the AWA-Plymouth water pipeline). Abercrombie will start his new job as General Manager of the El Dorado Irrigation District on September 8th. EID Board President George Wheeldon last month announced Abercrombie’s selection from 41 “well-qualified applicants,” saying he is “very knowledgeable about the water industry and the issues facing EID,” and knows El Dorado County well. Wheeldon said Abercrombie is “definitely the right choice for the district,” and the board looks “forward to the strong partnership he will develop with our employees and the board in the coming years.” At the AWA oversaw the completion of the $24 million Amador Transmission Pipeline. Wheeldon said he also “carried out a team-based performance management process that led to achievements in reorganization, cost reduction, and increased customer satisfaction.” And Abercrombie developed a 5-year strategic plan for the agency and a quarterly training program for managers and supervisors. Abercrombie’s 30 years’ management experience includes 11 years at the AWA and 20 years with Pacific Gas & Electric, including as El Dorado district manager, from 1987 to 1998. Wheeldon said when promoted to that position, Abercrombie was PG&E’s youngest ever district manager. Abercrombie is also a registered civil engineer, with a master’s degree in business administration. He is currently a board member for Region 3 of the Association of California Water Agencies. He is a past president of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Development Corporation, and El Dorado County United Way and past chair of the El Dorado Leadership Program. Abercrombie recommended his successor, Interim General Manager Gene Mancebo, who takes over the position at 5 p.m. Friday (September 4th). Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.