VINCENT MONKS

A confident, independent self-starter with a competitive drive, initiative, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility. Over two decades of combined experience in strategic thinking and innovation in the utility and technology sector, bringing a proven track record of driving performance and delivering results. Expertise in leading diverse teams and management, combined with effective collaboration and communication.

• Kentucky Class IV Water Distribution Operator (Cert. No. 15988)
• Kentucky Drinking Water Microbiology Analyst (2007)
• GIS Professional (Cert. No. 90242)

• Strategic enhancements led to improved regulatory compliance (zero violations), reduced risk (multimilliondollar fee), and increased customer satisfaction (reduced water quality customer by >80% within 8 years).
• Increased responsibility and accountability of department with no additional head count or reduced quality and service. Continuous improvement and optimization through the development of >380 process improvements.
• On Strategy Innovation Team that developed new-line businesses for new revenue growth. Co-inventor of Louisville Water's only patented technology - PureSpoutFilter
• Collaborated with international cross-functional teams to drive GainPool project success. Worked with Louisville Water executives, managers, and contractors to execute capital projects and strategic company initiatives within scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Pitched GainPool project to investors and secured ~$1.2 million in seed investment. Communicated to investors and digital assets community on GainPool project updates. Interacted with Louisville Water Board, where material was effectively presented for informational purposes and approval requests.
• Generated $3.7 million annual revenue totaling $25.5 million, via a novel customer fee, and created an additional $3.1 million of new revenue/savings at Louisville Water.

• Young Life - Board Chair (2023 - present)
• Southeast Christian Church - multiple ongoing roles
• Barren Heights Christian Retreat Center (2015- present)
• Hope Arising Technical Advisory Council (2012-2016)
• Lifeline Children's Services KY Advisory Board Member (2012-2013)
• WaterStep (formerly Edge Outreach) - Technical Advisor (2010-2011)
• Shively Christian Church: Board of Elders, Secretary (2002-2005); Board of Deacons, Vice Chairman (2000-2002)
• Dr. Rengao Song Water Science and Technology AWWA Scholarship Selection Committee (2021-2023)
• Jefferson County Public Middle School Make the Connection Program
• National Stockholm Junior Water Prize judging panel representative for Kentucky
• Judge at Annual Science Fair competitions

• US EPA Water Quality Monitoring Technical Advisory Committee (2016 - 2023)
• AWWA National: Partnership for Safe Water Program Effectiveness Assessment Committee, Distribution Program (2016-2023)
• AWWA National: Infrastructure Committee (2017-2023)
• AWWA National: Cross-connection Control Committee (2009-2016)
• AWWA National: Engineering Modeling and Applications Committee (2008-2011)
• AWWA KY/TN Sectional: Distribution & Storage (2019-2021)
• AWWA KY/TN Sectional: Operations and Water Quality (2013-2017)
• AWWA KY/TN Sectional: Young Professionals (2007-2011)
• Kentucky Division of Water Drinking Water Advisory Council (2016-2023)
• Kentucky Cross Connection Control Program Committee (2009-2014)