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With more than 30 years of experience in the water industry, Tony Garnier is well versed in all aspects of utility operation, as well as local and national issues related to the politics of water supply, production and distribution. He began his career as president and a director of Southwest Water Company after serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968. He retired from his CEO position in May 2006.
Early in his career, Mr. Garnier earned a Grade V water certificate, the highest level of certification awarded in California. He is a past president of the National Association of Water Companies and served on the board of the San Gabriel Valley Watermaster, and he has been actively involved in the American Water Works Association and California Water Association. Mr. Garnier also serves as president and a director of East Pasadena Water Company, California-Michigan Land and Water Company, and is a board member of California Domestic Water Company.
Other current and past affiliations include the World Business Council, Chief Executives Organization, YMCA Board of Directors, Cal Tech Executive Forum, Fellows of the Huntington Library, Young Presidents Organization, 1984 U.S. Olympics, Whittier College Business Department Advisory Board, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Garnier attended Orange Coast College and San Diego State University. | 