City of Laredo Welcomes New Interim Utilities Director
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 25, 2024, 0 Comments
Courtesy Isabel Sosa,
LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Walter J. Pishkur as the new Interim Utilities Director. Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino and City Manager Joseph Neeb welcomed Mr. Pishkur on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, who will remain a member of the City of Laredo for a six-month assignment.
The new Interim Utilities Director has an extensive career in his field, both in the private and public sectors. His professional experience has developed in various states, including Ohio and Illinois.
Most recently, he served in the City of Amarillo, Texas, as Interim Director of Utilities and a Senior Operations and Planning Consultant, overseeing 200 employees. Previously, in Arlington, Texas, Pishkur was the Director of Water Utilities from 2012 to 2018, where his duties included overseeing the operations of the municipal water and wastewater system, serving a community of more than 400,000 customers. He encouraged the implementation of new technology-based methods to address issues in a more timely manner.
Mr. Pishkur has agreed to join the City of Laredo Utilities Department, where he is expected to ensure the department’s operational stability while driving strategic improvements. More specific performance metrics include maintaining 99% uptime for the utility services, reducing service request backlogs by 20% in the first 90 days, and remaining within budget with no more than a 2% variance.
Additionally, after 120 days in the position, Mr. Pishkur is expected to create a comprehensive report on operational improvement, which will include detailed recommendations on staffing, technology, infrastructure, and service processes.
Walter J. Pishkur
Mr. Walter J. Pishkur is a Senior Executive, Corporate Officer, and Management Expert. Mr. Pishkur is a highly experienced leader with a diverse background in key areas critical to business and organizational success. Known for his exceptional expertise in relationship management, strategic planning, and transformational leadership. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pishkur has cultivated strong governmental relations and advocacy strategies, driving impactful initiatives that bridge public and private sectors.
With a robust background in contract negotiation and operations analysis, Mr. Pishkur has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to optimize organizational performance while identifying new entrepreneurial business opportunities. His strategic foresight has led to numerous successful ventures and partnerships that have expanded operational capabilities and market presence.
In addition to his leadership roles, Mr. Pishkur is an experienced board director. He leverages his insights into governance and high-level decision-making to guide organizations toward sustainable growth. His proficiency in employee and labor relations has allowed him to foster cohesive and productive work environments, aligning labor strategies with business objectives.
He is recognized for his public relations skills, which ensure effective communication with key audiences. Mr. Pishkur has built positive public images for organizations while enhancing stakeholder engagement through transparent communication and advocacy efforts.
