DeKalb County has appointed Reginald D. Wells as the new Director of its Watershed Management department. CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson made the announcement, following the retirement of David Hayes. Wells brings over 25 years of experience in water resource management and infrastructure operations and will lead the county's efforts to improve water services and ensure compliance with regulations, as per the DeKalb County release.
Wells is familiar with DeKalb County, having previously served as the Director of Watershed Management there. Most recently, he was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management. CEO Cochran-Johnson highlighted Wells' extensive experience, saying, “Reginald Wells brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of water infrastructure management,” in the same release. She emphasized his strategic vision for DeKalb's water services.
In his role with the City of Atlanta, Wells managed a budget of $675 million and a workforce of 1,350 employees. He also directed a $1.2 billion capital improvement program. Wells holds a degree in civil engineering technology and has multiple professional licenses and leadership training.
As DeKalb’s new Director, Wells will oversee a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program that includes both water treatment and the county’s wastewater infrastructure. His goal is to modernize and improve the county’s water services to meet the growing needs of DeKalb’s residents.
