LADWP’s workforce of nearly 12,000 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.

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

    Anselmo Collins

    Chief Operating Officer and Senior Assistant General Manager - Water System

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

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  • Norma Grubb

    Norma Grubb

    Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer

    Norma Grubb is the Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer.

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  • Kendall Helm

    Kendall Helm

    Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

    Kendall Helm is the Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer.

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  • Zoraya Oliver-Griffin

    Zoraya Oliver-Griffin

    Chief Resiliency and Emergency Officer

    Zoraya Oliver-Griffin is the Chief Resiliency and Emergency Officer.

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

    Joseph Manuel Ramallo

    Chief Customer Officer & Senior Assistant General Manager, Communications and Community Affairs

    Mr. Ramallo is the Chief Customer Officer & Senior Assistant General Manager, Communications and Community Affairs.

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    Jason Rondou

    Interim Chief Operating Officer and Senior Assistant General Manager - Power System

    Jason Rondou is the Interim Chief Operating Officer and Senior Assistant General Manager of the Power System for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

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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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