 California is again experiencing a significant drought. What does this mean for the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) and its customers? We will find out when EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie talks to us. He will also update members on the new role for EID in the new development south of US 50 in Sacramento County. Though not in this county, an agreement was made years ago requiring EID to provide water to this small area.
Jim has more than 40 years of utility management experience, including 11 years as Amador Water Agency’s general manager and 20 years at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Prior to joining EID, he served as PG&E’s El Dorado County district manager, from 1987 to 1998. A registered civil engineer, he earned an engineering degree from Santa Clara University and a master’s degree in business administration from Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business.
Jim is past President of the Placerville Rotary Club, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Development Corporation, and El Dorado County United Way. Currently, he is a member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, Placerville Rotary, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Posse, and S.A.G.E. (Surveyors, Architects, Geologists, and Engineers). Jim also serves on the Marshall Medical Board and is currently the chair for 2020-2021. |
Dr. Bill Wittich delivered an outstanding presentation to help our club attract new members. These new members must include a mix of younger, middle-aged and older members. He is a speaker and author in the field of non-profit management. He travels an average of 100 days a year speaking to professional associations and Rotary clubs. His doctorate is from USC and he has authored a dozen books in the association and non-profit field. His most recent book is Stop Recruiting/Start Attracting and is available at Amazon.com.
