Board of Directors
Election Procedures & Policies
Three Valleys' Service Area and Elected Officials' Divisions
Members of the Board of Directors are each elected every four years, with elections every two years. Each Director represents a Division within the Three Valleys' service area.
Current terms of office, brief biographies and emails for each of the Directors are provided below.
The information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
Division IV
Bob Kuhn
PRESIDENT -- Represents Division IV -- elected by the voters of Glendora and San Dimas. Bob is in his fifth term on the TVMWD Board of Directors and continues to serve as its president, a position he has held for the past fifteen years. He has been a resident of Glendora for greater than 50 years and served four years as a Planning Commissioner and eight years on the Glendora City Council, most notably as Mayor in 1990-91 and 1992-94. He also has...
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Division V
Jody Roberto
DIRECTOR -- Represents Division V Jody Roberto was appointed to the Three Valley’s MWD Board in January 2020 to fill the vacancy left when Joe Ruzicka died unexpectedly in December. Jody and Joe were good friends, neighbors, and she served as his campaign manager. As the Director for Division 5, she represents Diamond Bar, and portions of Rowland Heights, Walnut, and City of Industry. Raised in West Covina, Jody attended Mt San Antonio College...
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Division I
Carlos Goytia
SECRETARY -- Represents Division I —was elected by the residents of Pomona’s City Council Districts 2, 3, and 5 in November 2010. He was reappointed to his second term in November of 2014. Director Goytia is a life-long resident of the City of Pomona. He is a proud father of 5 lovely children and grandfather to 5 delightful grandchildren. Director Goytia’s vision and passion in directing and guiding the youth of Pomona are revealed...
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Division II
David De Jesus
VICE PRESIDENT - Represents Division II - elected by the voters of Walnut, portions of Covina, West Covina, Charter Oak and San Dimas. Mr. David De Jesus is the President and CEO of Covina Irrigating Company (a California Corporation) and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 143 year-old company. Their primary source of supply can be found locally in the San Gabriel Mountain watershed backed by groundwater wells in the Main San Gabriel...
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Division III
Brian Bowcock
TREASURER -- Represents Division III -- elected by the voters of Claremont and La Verne. Brian Bowcock represents the cities of Claremont and La Verne and has been a resident of La Verne since 1978. Director Bowcock retired following a 47-year career in the municipal utility business, working for the City of Ontario, Monte Vista Water District (Montclair) and retiring as the Director of Public Works for the City of La Verne after twenty-two years...
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Division VI
John Mendoza
DIRECTOR -- Represents Division VI -- elected into office by the voters of North Pomona during the general election held November 8, 2016. John Mendoza is a certified water operator in state of California, holding certificates as a T1 Water Treatment Operator, and D2 Water Distribution Operator. To view Director Mendoza's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (updated...
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Division VII
Denise Jackman
DIRECTOR -- Represents Division VII - appointed by the Board of Directors on January 23, 2019. Denise Jackman has been a resident of Rowland Heights for more than 25 years, graduating from Rowland High School. She graduated college with a paralegal degree and has worked as a paralegal for 17 years. Denise is active in her community and is the President of the Rowland Heights Women's Club, Board Member of the Rowland Heights Community Coordinating...
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[body] => PRESIDENT -- Represents Division IV -- elected by the voters of Glendora and San Dimas.
Bob is in his fifth term on the TVMWD Board of Directors and continues to serve as its president, a position he has held for the past fifteen years. He has been a resident of Glendora for greater than 50 years and served four years as a Planning Commissioner and eight years on the Glendora City Council, most notably as Mayor in 1990-91 and 1992-94. He also has served the community as a Rotarian, Mason and member of the Glendora Chamber of Commerce for over 45 years.
During his time on the Glendora City Council, he was a delegate to the League of California Cities, San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities, Los Angeles County Sanitation District and a board member of Southern California Association of Governments. He is currently a board member of the San Gabriel Economic Partnership and a member of the Board of Directors of Glendora Community Hospital. Bob is the past president of Foothill Transit, and the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority, and served on the San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee, and as an alternate on the Local Area Formation Commission of Los Angeles (LAFCO) Board. Bob currently serves as the Vice Chair of San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, and Secretary/Treasurer of Chino Basin Watermaster.
Bob is married to his wife Judy for more than 50 years and is semi-retired from his Glendora based insurance agency which he has operated for greater than 50 years.
To contact Director Kuhn, email him at bkuhn@tvmwd.com.
To view Director Kuhn's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (Updated 07/24/2019)
Board Service since: 1997 - Current Term: December 2016 - December 2020
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => DIRECTOR -- Represents Division V
Jody Roberto was appointed to the Three Valley’s MWD Board in January 2020 to fill the vacancy left when Joe Ruzicka died unexpectedly in December. Jody and Joe were good friends, neighbors, and she served as his campaign manager. As the Director for Division 5, she represents Diamond Bar, and portions of Rowland Heights, Walnut, and City of Industry.
Raised in West Covina, Jody attended Mt San Antonio College and Cal Poly Pomona. She graduated from Cal Poly with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Jody and her husband Dave have lived in Diamond Bar since 1986 and have been active members of the community. They have three grown children and one precious granddaughter.
Jody was the District Director for Senator Bob Huff where she served as the water and education representative. After retiring from the state of California, she now works as a Public Relations consultant in Education.
Appointed to the Diamond Bar Community Foundation board by the Diamond Bar City Council in 2002, Jody served several years as the President of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation. She is the Founding Chair of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation Holiday Gala, Founding organizer of the DBCF golf tournament. Founding organizer and chair of the DBCF Beerfest, Chair of the 55th Assembly District Central Committee, Board Member for Boys Republic, Advisory Board Member for Pomona Valley Hospital, and Advisory Board Member for Pacific Crest Youth Organization.
Jody received the 1997 Pomona Unified School District Community Service Award and 2010 Diamond Bar Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Current Term: January 2020 - December 2020
Updated: April 9, 2020
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => SECRETARY -- Represents Division I —was elected by the residents of Pomona’s City Council Districts 2, 3, and 5 in November 2010. He was reappointed to his second term in November of 2014.
Director Goytia is a life-long resident of the City of Pomona. He is a proud father of 5 lovely children and grandfather to 5 delightful grandchildren.
Director Goytia’s vision and passion in directing and guiding the youth of Pomona are revealed through his involvement with Pomona’s sports programs, where he is currently the President of Pony United Youth Baseball League and Vice President of Fist of Gold Youth Center.
It is noteworthy that Director Goytia has reinstated three youth athletic programs, all non-profit organizations, that had been absent for over three decades (Pomona Pop Warner Football & Cheer, Pomona Pony Youth Baseball & Softball League, Pony West/Pony United Youth Baseball League).
In addition to being Director, he provides a conscientious voice through his various appointments on Boards and Committees throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. As a local Water Representative, he brings awareness and educates the public on the important issue of Water Conservation. Here, he also collaborates with fellow water representatives in establishing water reliability and sustainability throughout the region. As the Parks Commissioner of District 2, he continues to reveal his loyalty to both the beautification of the city and the lives of those dwelling within it. Within this role, he has not only spear-headed a major revitalization of Kennedy Park, but has coordinated several community events at many parks.
As a product of the Pomona Unified School District (grades K-12), Director Goytia has reciprocated to the city through his role as a Senior Groundsman (Athletic Facilities) for Pomona Unified School District, since 2001. His dedication to the amelioration of the city and the development of student athletes is continually evidenced through his work ethics.
Mr. Carlos Goytia is an accomplished man who tenaciously and humbly works towards the enrichment and improvement of the city and the lives of the individuals in the very land he was cultivated in, that is, the city of Pomona.
Appointments and Accomplishments of Director Carlos Goytia
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Three Valleys Municipal Water District - Director/Division 1, South Pomona, Phillips Ranch, Westmont (Nov. 2010-Present)
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Appointed alternate, Six Basins Water Master Committee (2010-2014)
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Appointed Water Representative – San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (Presently Serving)
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Parks Commissioner District 2 – City of Pomona (Nov. 2007-Present)
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Appointed for District 2 - Charter Commission (Presently Serving)
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Senior Groundsman/Athletic Fields – Pomona Unified School District (Sept. 2001-Present)
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CSEA Negotiating Committee (2006 and 2014)
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Executive Vice President – Pomona Southwest Little League Baseball (Oct. 2009-Jun. 2010)
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Visionary and 1st President – Pony United Youth Baseball League/West Pomona (May 2013-Present)
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Visionary and 1st President – Pomona Pony Youth Baseball and Softball League (Oct. 2009-May 2010)
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Visionary and 1st President – Pomona Pop Warner Football and Cheer/ Little Scholars (Jan. 2008-Jan. 201)
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Board Member/League Advisor - Pomona United Youth Soccer League (Jan. 2011-Jan. 2013)
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President (Interim) Vice President – Fist of Gold Youth Center/Boxing Club (Dec. 2013-Present)
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Co-Event Organizer - Downtown Showdown Youth Boxing (2013-2014)
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Active Member – California School Employees Association/Chapter 14 (2001-Present)
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Revitalization and baseball field re-establishment – Lead Project Coordinator-Community Helping Hands Project Committee Kennedy Park (2013-2014)
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Event Organizer – 1st Annual El Grito de Pomona Community Event for District 1 (2013)
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Event Organizer – 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt-Kennedy Park Committee (2013)
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Project Coordinator – Kennedy Park Mural Memorial to commemorate the 50 year Anniversary of JFK’s Passing (2013-2014)
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer – Housing build w/Councilman Rodriguez District 2 (2007)
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Lead Commissioner and Committee Member – Establish Native American Pow Wow Event at the Newly named “Tony Cerda Park” District 2
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Pomona Beautification Project Volunteer/District 2
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Toys for Tots Community Christmas Toy drive and Giveaway w/ LACFD -Councilmember Rodriguez (Citywide)
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Member – Pomona Youth Sports Council (2009-Present)
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Member – Pomona Valley Democratic Club (2011-Present)
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Member – Pomona Chamber of Commerce (2009-Present)
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Member – San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber (2010-Present)
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Member – San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (2010-Present)
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Member – Southern California Water Utilities Association (2010-Present)
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Member – San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network (2010-Present)
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Special District and Local Governance Institute – Leadership/Management in Governance/Admin. And Finance Recipient (2010-Present)
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Member – Sports Turf Managers Association (2001-2008)
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Community Activist
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Youth Sports Advocate
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Varsity/JV Assistant Football Coach. Ganesha High School (2007-2008)
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Little League and Pony Baseball/Softball Coach (2009-2014)
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Principal for a Day Program Participant/PUSD PCC (2011-2013)
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Read Across America/Reader (2010-2013)
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Muralist/Artist – Motion Picture Credits /Movie "White men can't Jump" (1991)
As a youth I Proudly participated and played in Various Youth Sports Programs
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Pomona Valley YMCA Youth Basketball (1975-1976)
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Minor/Major Div. – Pomona Northwest Little League (1976-1982)
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Senior Division – Pomona Southwest Little League (1983)
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Bronco Division – Walnut Valley Pony League (1984)
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Mitey Mite/Midget Divisions 5 yr. – Diamond Bar Pop Warner Football (1978-1982)
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2 yr. Cadet / Palomares Jr High – Pomona Jr Police Academy (1983-1984)
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Cub Scouts of America /Pomona Pack (1976-1977)
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Cultural Exchange Program – Earth Crew 2000/ Muralist Los Angeles/Mexico D.F (1990-1991)
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Manager/Player Young Guns – Walnut Valley Men's Softball League
Humbly serving the Region and the Good people of Pomona
Please contact Carlos Goytia at cgoytia@tvmwd.com with any questions.
To view Director Goytia's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (Updated 07/24/2019)
Board Service since 2011 -- Current Term: December 2018 - December 2022
Updated January 3, 2019
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => VICE PRESIDENT - Represents Division II - elected by the voters of Walnut, portions of Covina, West Covina, Charter Oak and San Dimas.
Mr. David De Jesus is the President and CEO of Covina Irrigating Company (a California Corporation) and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 143 year-old company. Their primary source of supply can be found locally in the San Gabriel Mountain watershed backed by groundwater wells in the Main San Gabriel Basin. He has served as a director at Three Valleys Municipal Water District since 1997.
Mr. De Jesus holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Azusa Pacific University. He has also earned degrees in Water Treatment Technology and Criminal Justice. He holds the highest Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certifications levels issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
David provided instruction for several years to hundreds of students as an Adjunct Professor at Citrus College specializing in water distribution and system design.
Mr. De Jesus serves on numerous water boards in varying capacities including the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, the San Gabriel River Water Committee, the San Gabriel Valley Water Association, the Chino Basin Watermaster, and most notably, as a director on the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California representing the interests of Three Valleys since March 2002. In this role, he serves as a Vice Chairman of the Board and on several MWD Committees including the Executive Committee of the Board and most notably on the Special Integrated Resource Plan Committee, a subset of the Water Planning and Stewardship Committee. During 2016, Mr. De Jesus was appointed by Governor Brown to serve on the Colorado River Board as the alternate representing the water supply needs of nearly 19 million Southern Californians.
To contact Director De Jesus email him at ddejesus@tvmwd.com.
To view Director De Jesus' training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (Updated 07/24/2019)
Board Service since 1997 - Current Term: December 2016 - December 2020
Updated: August 20, 2020
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => TREASURER -- Represents Division III -- elected by the voters of Claremont and La Verne.
Brian Bowcock represents the cities of Claremont and La Verne and has been a resident of La Verne since 1978. Director Bowcock retired following a 47-year career in the municipal utility business, working for the City of Ontario, Monte Vista Water District (Montclair) and retiring as the Director of Public Works for the City of La Verne after twenty-two years of service. He currently serves as Controller and was also a past President of the Southern California Water Utilities Association (54 years). Director Bowcock's service in the water utility industry includes having served as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the Inland County Water Utility Association (1973), as President of Six Basins Watermaster and as a Board Member of the California Urban Water Conservation Council, and a Trustee to the University of Southern California's Backflow Foundation.
Mr. Bowcock is a member of the following organizations: American Water Works Association (54) years, "Life Member"), and Association of California Water Agencies (39 years). He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Citrus College Foundation since 2008, currently serving as Immediate Past President. "I’m proud of the 57 years of working in/with/and for the water industry."
Mr. Bowcock received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2009 from AWWA.
His son has followed in his footsteps and started a firm in Claremont, Integrated Resources Management, which deals with water and environmental issues. Mr. Bowcock is married and has 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
You can contact Director Bowcock at bbowcock@tvmwd.com
Board Service since 2003 - Current Term: December 2018 - December 2022
To view Director Bowcock's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (Updated 07/24/2019)
Updated: January 3, 2019
The information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => DIRECTOR -- Represents Division VI -- elected into office by the voters of North Pomona during the general election held November 8, 2016.
John Mendoza is a certified water operator in state of California, holding certificates as a T1 Water Treatment Operator, and D2 Water Distribution Operator.
To view Director Mendoza's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click on the PDF below. (updated 07/24/2019)
You may contact Director Mendoza at jmendoza@tvmwd.com if you have any questions.
Current Term: December 2016 - December 2020
Updated: July 10, 2017
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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[body] => DIRECTOR -- Represents Division VII - appointed by the Board of Directors on January 23, 2019.
Denise Jackman has been a resident of Rowland Heights for more than 25 years, graduating from Rowland High School. She graduated college with a paralegal degree and has worked as a paralegal for 17 years.
Denise is active in her community and is the President of the Rowland Heights Women's Club, Board Member of the Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council and is a member of the Community Advisory Committee for the Walnut Sheriff Station. She has been a volunteer and served on various boards over the last 27 years.
As a community leader, Denise identifies challenges in her community and finds the resources available to address those issues. Denise is currently working with the leaders in her area and the Office of Emergency Management in forming an Emergency Disaster Plan for her community.
Denise has been with her husband Wes for more than 23 years and they have raised three adult children.
To view Director Jackman's training certificates for Ethics, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Governance Foundations, click of the PDF below. (Updated 10/24/2019)
Current Term: January 2019 - December 2020
Information provided herein has been provided by the individual board members of Three Valleys MWD. The District makes no representation concerning the accuracy of content.
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