Awarding Certificate of Retirement to Bob Cruz

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Robert “Bob” Cruz will retire in June after more than 37 years of dedicated service to the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority). Bob began his career with the Utilities Department on January 17, 1989, as a Utilities Crewman. He was promoted to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I on July 30, 1990, and by 2001 had advanced through the Operator II and Operator III positions. Throughout his tenure, Bob steadily assumed increasing responsibility, serving in key leadership roles including Operations Facilities Supervisor and Operations Quality Control Supervisor. On January 14, 2020, Bob was promoted to Chief Operator Supervisor, a role in which he has provided critical leadership through the end of his career. As Chief Operator Supervisor, Bob oversees the operation of four River Authority-owned wastewater treatment plants, five lift stations, and contracted wastewater treatment services supporting the Alamo Colleges District First Responders Academy and the Cities of La Vernia and Somerset. His responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, TCEQ sampling and reporting, treatment compliance, safety oversight, and continuing education for his team. Bob is widely respected for his dependability, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Throughout challenging conditions and demanding regulatory environments, he has consistently fostered a collaborative team culture while maintaining focus on the ultimate goal of high-quality effluent and regulatory compliance. His leadership and dedication to the River Authority’s core values have contributed significantly to the strong operational performance of the Utilities Department. The San Antonio River Authority extends its sincere appreciation to Bob Cruz for his decades of service and leadership and congratulates him on a well-earned retirement.