Cousar joins Spartanburg Water as Chief Operating Officer
August 8, 2016
Award-winning utility professional brings more than 20 years of experience to executive team
Regina Dobson Cousar has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Spartanburg Water.
Cousar has more than 20 years of experience as an engineering and management professional with 11 years concentrated in the utility industry. She most recently served as a part of the senior management team at Charlotte Water in North Carolina. Among her many successes during her tenure at Charlotte Water, Cousar managed the implementation of the strategic operating plan, administered several significant contracts, and worked to develop a culture of continuous improvement by leading and supporting implementation of utility best practices, innovative processes and knowledge management systems.
In her role as COO, Cousar will have management responsibilities for Engineering, Collection and Distribution, Water Treatment and Special Projects.
“The role of Chief Operating Officer is an integral role in our organization—one that requires a well- experienced individual who can not only handle a wide variety of day-to- day management responsibilities, but also support and drive our continual path to excellence through strategic planning, organizational development and collaboration,” said Sue G. Schneider, Chief Executive Officer. “Regina’s experience and skill set will be a great asset to Spartanburg Water.”
Cousar holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Howard University, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. She has received special awards including the 2010 City Manager Team Award for Customer Service Champion and the 2016 City Manager Team Award for Innovation.
“It is an honor to serve the greater Spartanburg community as an operational steward of our water system,” said Cousar. “I look forward to working alongside the outstanding staff at Spartanburg Water to deliver clean water and manage an effective sewer system in aid of sustained public health.”
About Spartanburg Water
Spartanburg Water, an award-winning utility, is comprised of Spartanburg Water System and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. It serves a population of more than 180,000 within Spartanburg County, as well as others in parts of Greenville, Union and Cherokee counties. With the help of its dedicated team of more than 250 employees, each day it produces an average of 30 million gallons of drinking water and cleans 12 million gallons of reclaimed water for its customers and community.
