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BRIAN A. TERRY
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BRIAN A. TERRY

Jacksonville,NC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Chief Operating OfficerWater & Sewer SuperintendentProject ManagerProject RepresentativeTechnical Roles

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Jacksonville, NC, USWilmington, NCNew Bern, NCRaleigh, NCGreenville, NC
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Summary

Dynamic executive with a proven track record at leading organizational restructuring and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in asset management and team leadership, I successfully implemented AMI technology, improving billing accuracy and customer experience. Adept at vendor negotiations and financial oversight, driving performance and accountability across divisions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Pender Water & Sewer
Burgaw, NC
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Provided executive leadership for Field Operations, Laboratory Services, Centralized Maintenance, and Customer Service divisions.
  • Led full organizational restructuring, establishing new hierarchy and compensation adjustments to improve accountability and retention.
  • Directed implementation of Kamstrup AMI metering infrastructure, improving billing accuracy, analytics, and customer experience.
  • Oversaw enterprise budgeting, procurement, and vendor negotiations to optimize performance and cost control.
  • Presented operational and policy items to Boards and County Commissioners.
  • Represented the utility in executive-level meetings with state regulators and regional partners.
  • Spearheaded branding initiative, including design and rollout of a new organizational logo.

Water & Sewer Superintendent

Pender County Utilities
Burgaw, NC
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Directed daily water and wastewater operations, supervising crews, ORCs, and technical staff.
  • Managed operating budgets, purchasing, and procurement activities.
  • Served as Distribution ORC and Cross Connection Control ORC.
  • Implemented CarteGraph asset and work order management system.
  • Acted as liaison between leadership, regulators, contractors, and governing bodies.

Earlier Leadership & Technical Roles

  • Progressive leadership roles with ONWASA, City of Jacksonville, and Town of Maysville including Water Quality Compliance Manager, Compliance Technician, Cross Connection Control ORC, Utility Locator, and Backflow & Grease Trap Technician.
  • Experience spans regulatory compliance, emergency response, GIS coordination, inspections, and program development.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Management for Supervisors -

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC

Utility Training Academy - Certified Professional Utility Locator

North Carolina 811
Cherokee, NC

Confined Space & Competent Person Training -

United Rentals
Jacksonville, NC

Skills

  • Executive & Enterprise Operations Leadership
  • Asset management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer experience
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Process optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Financial oversight
  • Business forecasting
  • Business administration
  • Long-range goal setting
  • Municipal Water & Wastewater Utilities
  • Organizational Restructuring & Workforce Development
  • Budgeting
  • Capital Planning
  • Financial Controls
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • AMI & Technology Implementation
  • Board Engagement
  • Commissioner Engagement
  • Public Engagement
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Contract Management

Certification

  • NC Water Treatment A – Distribution Operator
  • NC Water Treatment Cross Connection Control Operator
  • NC Water Treatment B – Well Operator
  • NC Water Pollution Collections IV Operator

Personal Information

Title: Executive Utility Leader

Accomplishments

Damage Prevention Ambassador Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Pender Water & Sewer
01.2023 - 01.2025

Water & Sewer Superintendent

Pender County Utilities
01.2023 - 01.2025

Earlier Leadership & Technical Roles

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Mount Olive

Management for Supervisors -

Coastal Carolina Community College

Utility Training Academy - Certified Professional Utility Locator

North Carolina 811

Confined Space & Competent Person Training -

United Rentals

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