Des Moines Water Works
Ron Smith has a strong background in human resources, holding various leadership positions in the field since 1993. Currently, Ron is the Director of Human Resources at Des Moines Water Works, where Ron has been working since January 2012. Prior to this role, Ron served as the Labor Relations Manager at the same company. Before joining Des Moines Water Works, Ron was the Human Resources Director at EMCO Enterprises, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Ron's extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the field of human resources.
Des Moines Water Works
Water plays a crucial role in your health and safety, and Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) plays a key role in providing you with a safe, clean, and reliable water supply. We take pride in providing quality drinking water because they know that it is one of the most successful means of preventing disease in society. Every employee at Des Moines Water Works contributes to the quality of life for the citizens of Des Moines and surrounding communities. DMWW is an independently owned and operated public utility providing drinking water to a metro population of nearly 600,000. The utility was originally formed as a private water company in 1871 and subsequently formed as a public utility in 1919. Today, it is the largest water utility in Iowa. DMWW is also among the 50 largest utilities in the country and is recognized as an industry leader. In 2008, it was named the best city for clean drinking water in the US by Forbes.com.