Expert Consulting & Operations Solutions
With over 40 combined years in water operations, our veteran team leverages our industry experience and extensive network to provide the strategic consulting and reliable contractors you need to take your operations to the next level.
Our Mission
To protect public health and the environment by delivering reliable, compliant, and highly accountable operations for water and wastewater systems across California.
- Our Mission
- To provide our clients with the expertise and experience that helps them efficiently run and operate water and wastewater utilities, while maintaining systems and regulatory compliance.
- Our Vision
- Be stewards of our most precious natural resource and dedicated contributors to the environmental safety of our public waterways including rivers and lakes, and perhaps most importantly, the surface and ground water sources that supply the majority of our drinking water.
Our Values
Safety First
Every task begins with safety—for our team, our clients, and our communities.
Operational Excellence
We deliver consistent, efficient, and data-driven performance.
Compliance Without Compromise
We meet or exceed all regulatory standards, ensuring facilities stay audit-ready.
Transparency & Communication
Our clients receive full visibility into daily operations, logs, and performance.
Our Team
Bret Kadel
CEO
Myranda Kelly
Administrative Coordinator
Cornell Gillenwater
CFO
Rebecca Kadel
Business Development Recruitment Specialist
Why Work With Us?
Deep Expertise. Strong Network. Real Results.
- Decades of real-world wastewater and water treatment experience
- In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance and operational needs
- Access to a nationwide network of vetted professionals
- Fast, responsive, and flexible support
- Proven success across utilities, municipalities, and private industry
Who We Serve
WaterWorkforce provides O&M services throughout the Southwestern US, serving:
- Cities & Municipalities
- Private Water Companies
- Special Districts
- Resorts, Hotels & Casinos
- State & Federal Agencies
- Agricultural & Food Processing Facilities
- Small Water Systems
- Industrial Plants
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Bret Kadel, CEO, WaterWorkforce
“It is the operators who are responsible for making sure that wastewater discharged into the groundwater, rivers, lakes and oceans is safe. They are the guardians of those crucial ecosystems. What they do helps ensure the health and well-being of many generations to come.”