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Palm Bay Utilities Department
South Regional Utilities Campus
250 Osmosis Drive, S.E.
Palm Bay, FL  32909
Phone: (321) 952-3410
Fax: (321) 674-1852
Map to Administration Office

Jason Yarborough
Utilities Director
yarboj@pbfl.org

As Utilities Director, Jason is responsible for all operations, engineering, construction and finance activities of the Palm Bay Utilities Department and all its related facilities.  He coordinates and supervises the operations of the Palm Bay water and wastewater treatment and distribution system.  He is also charged with the planning, development and implementation of proposal and programs to oversee the department’s revenues in order to maintain and expand services in accordance to the needs of the City. 

Dan Roberts, P.E.
Assistant Utilities Director
droberts@pbfl.org

In this position, Dan assists the Utilities Director in all areas of management for the successful operation of the Palm Bay Utilities Department.  His work is wide-ranging and his responsibilities include oversight of the following: Plant and Facility Operations, ISO, EMS, Engineering and Geographical Information Systems. 

DIVISION MANAGERS

Lori Bockelman
Business Operations Manager
bockel@pbfl.org

As the Business Operations Manager, Lori provides the department’s management and leadership for all business related operations.  She is involved in the planning, organization and direction of personnel assigned to administrative and financial support, field services, meter reading, community outreach and marketing.  She assists the Utilities Director in the areas of strategic planning, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, performance measurement and financial analysis.

Bob Hinkel
Distribution and Collections Manager
hinkeb@pbfl.org

As the Distribution and Collections Manager, Bob oversees the construction, operation and maintenance of City water and wastewater distribution and collection systems. He plans, organizes and directs personnel assigned to the operations and maintenance programs of the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems.  He is also responsible for developing long-range plans and cost estimates for expansion of utilities services in accordance with projected needs of the service area, developing specifications and recommending bid awards for major equipment and material purchases, and assisting in budget preparations.

George Cook
Plant Operations Manager
cookg@pbfl.org

George provides supervision and administrative guidance in regards to the construction, operation and maintenance of City water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities.  He is involved in the planning, organization and direction of personnel assigned to operations and maintenance programs of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.  Developing long-range plans and cost estimates for expansion of utilities plants, in accordance with projected needs, are also primary responsibilities of this position. 

Katie Fought
Engineering Manager
foughk@pbfl.org

The Engineering Manager performs professional and responsible engineering work in the management and oversight of the Department’s community investment programs.  The Engineering Manager also supervises engineering technicians and inspectors, GIS personnel, and reviews their work for completeness and accuracy. Designing water distribution and wastewater collection improvements and expansions; signing and sealing designs are part of the responsibilities of this position. 

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