Mr. Reinert manages well drilling and equipping projects, and water resources planning for the El Paso Water Utilities. He has 25 years of experience in water resources and water supply projects as a hydrogeologist and civil engineer. Mr. Reinert worked at Jacobs Engineering and Geohydrology Associates, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico before being hired by El Paso Water Utilities in 1999. Mr. Reinert has served as project manager and lead engineer for well drilling and equipping projects with the Utilities. This includes design of the wells, pumps and supporting infrastructure to connect new wells into the EPWU distribution system. Mr. Reinert has served as the project manager for groundwater modeling studies of the Hueco and Mesilla Bolsons. He is the Vice Chairman of Far West Texas Regional Water Planning Group which is responsible for preparing the 2016 Far West Texas Regional Water Plan. The 50 year water plan includes population and demand projections as well as water supply strategies and costs. Mr. Reinert is on the Board of Directors for the Multi State Salinity Coalition which promotes advancements in technologies for desalination and water reuse. Mr. Reinert earned a bachelor’s degree in geology at McMurry College and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Colorado State University. He is a registered Professional Geologist and Professional Engineer in Texas and a registered Certified Scientist in New Mexico.