LADWP’s workforce of more than 11,500 employees reflect the spirit of an agency that has had its share of pioneers, visionaries, civic leaders and heroes in its first 110 years, which will serve as its foundation for a successful tomorrow. Meet our executive management team.

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  • Janisse Quiñones

    Janisse Quiñones

    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer

    Janisse Quiñones is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest publicly-owned utility.

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  • Daniel Aeschleman

    Daniel Aeschleman

    Chief Safety Officer

    Daniel Aeschleman is the Chief Safety Officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest publicly-owned utility.

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  • Aram Benyamin, Chief Operating Officer

    Aram Benyamin

    Chief Operating Officer

    Aram Benyamin is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest publicly-owned utility.

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  • Anselmo Collins, Senior Asst. General Manager - Water System

    Anselmo Collins

    Senior Asst. General Manager - Water System

    Anselmo G. Collins is the Senior Assistant General Manager of the Water System for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

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  • Profile Photo of Mona Guirguis

    Mona Guirguis

    Interim Chief Information Technology Officer

    Mona Guirguis has been appointed as the Interim Chief Information Technology Officer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) effective June 23, 2023.

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  • David Hanson - Interim Senior Assistant General Manager – Power System

    David Hanson

    Senior Assistant General Manager – Power System

    David Hanson is the Senior Assistant General Manager – Power System.

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  • Tracey Pierce

    Tracey Pierce

    Chief People Officer

    Tracey Pierce is the Chief People Officer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

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  • Joseph M. Ramallo, Senior Assistant General Manager - Corporate Strategy and Communications

    Joseph Ramallo

    Chief Customer Officer & Senior Assistant General Manager - Customer Service, Communications and Corporate Strategy

    Mr. Ramallo is the Chief Customer Officer and the Senior Assistant General Manager for Customer Service, Communications and Corporate Strategy.

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  • Ann M. Santilli, Chief Financial Officer

    Ann Santilli

    Chief Financial Officer

    Ann M. Santilli has been appointed LADWP’s Chief Financial Officer effective May 10, 2019.

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  • John A. Smith, Jr.

    John A. Smith, Jr.

    Chief Administrative Officer

    John A. Smith, Jr. is the Chief Administrative Officer for LADWP.

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