Term: 2004 through 2008

David Githens was appointed to the Sacramento Suburban Water District Board in March 2003, elected in November 2004, and has served as Board President since December 2006. He acquired an Associates of Science degree in Metals Industry Technology at Sacramento City College and has amassed over 20 years experience in the manufacturing field. David is currently employed by Composite Engineering Inc., a leading manufacturer of target drones for the Air Force.

One of David's priorities at SSWD is to educate the public, especially young people, about the importance of water conservation and preservation. Born and raised in Sacramento, he has lived in the District since 1990 and currently resides in Foothill Farms with his wife Cheryl and their dogs Taz and Sydney.

Term: 2004 through 2008

Mr. Schild has served on the Operations and Maintenance Committee, Alternate Director for Sacramento Groundwater Authority and Alternate for the Regional Water Forum represent ting SSWD for the past two years.

Neil W. Schild was elected to the Sacramento Suburban Water District in 2004. Neil is a Professional Engineer currently employed by MWH, Americas. He currently is managing projects that involve environmental restoration.

Mr. Schild worked for the US Bureau of Reclamation in Denver and Sacramento. He retired from the Bureau in 1993 after 34 years of service. Mr. Schild worked primarily in the water and power operations and maintenance fields during that tenure. He retired as the Deputy Regional Director for the Mid-Pacific Region of the Bureau.

He holds a BS degree in Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State University. Neil and his wife Arlis moved to Sacramento in 1972 raised four children and have lived in the District since that time.

Term: 2006 through 2010

Ken Decio has served on the Sacramento Suburban Water District Board since December 2004. He is currently employed at the California Integrated Waste Management Board, a state agency that promotes a Zero Waste California by encouraging Californians to reduce waste, maximize existing recycling and reuse efforts while ensuring that products are designed for the environment and have the potential to be repaired, reused, or recycled.

Ken is involved in several projects that encourage businesses and residents to use sustainable landscaping practices to conserve water, reduce green waste, and protect water quality. Ken lives in Carmichael with his wife Mistee, two daughters Natalie and Sofia, and their dogs Rexie and Cookie.

Term: 2006 through 2010

Steve Hanson was elected to the Arcade Water District Board in 2000 and served through the 2002 consolidation with Northridge Water District to become a Sacramento Suburban Water District Board Member until December 2002. He was also elected to the Arcade and American River Fire Districts, serving from 1992 through 2000.

Steve is a former Fire Fighter/E.M.T. and currently works for Folsom Cordova Unified School District as a utility worker, he is also a nursing student at American River College.

Steve served honorably in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He and his wife Violet have lived in the Arden/Arcade area of the District for 42 years.

Term: 2006 through 2010

Thomas Fellenz was elected to the Sacramento Suburban Water District in 2006. He is Deputy Chief Counsel for the State Department of Transportation where he has practiced law for 15 years and civil engineering for 11 years.

Mr. Fellenz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from UC Davis and a law degree from McGeorge School of Law. He has lived in the District for 15 years and currently resides in Sacramento with his wife and two children.