The Board of Directors of the La Puente Valley County Water District welcomes aboard Mr. David Hastings. Mr. Hastings was appointed April 26, 2010 to serve the remaining balance of the unexpired term, left vacated by Mr. Vincent House who resigned on March 19, 2010.
Mr. Hastings has a background in water technology. He currently possesses a T-4 Water Treatment Operator and D-3 Water Distribution certifications from California Department of Public Health. His other accomplishments include FEBCO Backflow certification - application, installation and maintenance, water distribution and treatment testing, PW Pipe products – application, installation and maintenance.
His community involvement includes; Jr. All American Football, Bishop Amat Football, La Puente National Little League, Hacienda Heights and St. Joseph’s Softball and Football. He is married to Deborah and has four children.
Charlie Aguirre, Director
Mr. Aguirre is currently a Director of the La Puente Valley County Water District and has served on the Board since December 2001. Mr. Aguirre has been very involved with the community. He has coached the La Puente Jr. All American Football for 17 years, served on an advisory commission for the La Puente Unified School District Real Estate Advisory Commission, La Puente Planning Commission, President for the St. Joseph School PTC, La Puente High School Boosters Club and President of the Bishop Amat Men’s Club.
Mr. Aguirre is a long time resident of La Puente. He is married to Ana for 45 years and has three children, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Aguirre wishes to thank everyone for allowing him to serve the public for the past eight years. His hope is to continue to share some of the District’s accomplishments and he will further continue to keep water rates low, and provide the best water quality.
Henry P. Hernandez, Director
Mr. Hernandez was elected in November 2009 to serve on the La Puente Valley County Water District Board of Directors. He is currently serving as President. Prior to his election to the water Board he served on the City of La Puente Planning Commission and Redevelopment Board.
Mr. Hernandez is currently employed at the local DOD Government Quality Assurance workforce group, where he has worked for over 28 years. He works with over 15 contractor facilities under his cognizant supervision. The main contractor facility manufactures desalination/reverse osmosis units for water purification. His certification includes ISO 9000 Quality Assurance and NDT.
He is a graduate of La Puente High School.
William R. Rojas, Vice President
Mr. Rojas is currently a DIrector of the La Puente Valley County Water District and has served on the Board since August 2009.
John P. Escalera, Director
Mr. Escalera is currently a Director of the La Puente Valley County Water District. He served as President in 2010 and has been a member of the Board since December 2001. Prior to his election to the Water Board, he served on the City of La Puente Planning Commission.
Mr. Escalera is currently employed at the San Gabriel Valley Water Company where he has worked for over 40 years. He is a graduate of La Puente High School, attended Citrus College and Mount San Antonio College where he received certifications in water technology for water treatment and water distribution.
Mr. Escalera is a long time resident of La Puente. He has been married to his wife, Betty for over 50 years and they have three children.
