General Manager
El Dorado Water Agency
Mr. Payne has served as EDWA’s General Manager since 2015. He is responsible for implementing the EDWA’s Board of Director’s policies and strategic directives based on the 1959 Water Act, 2019 Water Resources Development and Management Plan, and 2020 Strategic Plan. Based on these directives, Mr. Payne has developed the countywide strategic initiatives, and water resources planning activities for the Agency. Through his 37-year career, he has fostered successful partnerships with local, regional, state, federal and non-governmental organizations to create shared success for “non-litigated” compliance; streamlining operational and maintenance activities; securing federal/state funding and negotiating balanced regulatory/legislative policies. Prior to joining the Agency, Ken served as the Utilities Director for the City of Folsom and responsible to the City Manager for legislative and regional issues. Ken is a licensed professional engineer in California and Guam and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of the Pacific, Stockton.
Helping Rural Foothill Small Water Systems Improve Resiliency in the Face of Climate Change
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM PDT