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David Persinger

David Persinger
General Manager
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
Anchorage, AK
David Persinger is the General Manager of the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) in Anchorage, Alaska, where he oversees all aspects of utility operations. With over 20 years of experience in water and wastewater utility management, Mr. Persinger started his career at AWWU as an Engineering Intern. He has progressed through multiple leadership roles, including oversight of treatment operations, maintenance operations, and environmental permitting.
A licensed Professional Engineer and recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award, he is a committed advocate for sustainable infrastructure, collaborative leadership, and environmental stewardship. Mr. Persinger brings a strong record of utility governance, public service, and technical expertise to the clean water sector is the General Manager of the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) in Anchorage, Alaska, where he oversees all aspects of utility operations. With over 20 years of experience in water and wastewater utility management, Mr. Persinger started his career at AWWU as an Engineering Intern. He has progressed through multiple leadership roles, including oversight of treatment operations, maintenance operations, and environmental permitting.
A licensed Professional Engineer and recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award, he is a committed advocate for sustainable infrastructure, collaborative leadership, and environmental stewardship. Mr. Persinger brings a strong record of utility governance, public service, and technical expertise to the clean water sector.