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Rafael Molina Named District Manager for Bakersfield

Posted: January 29, 2025

Rafael Molina has been selected as the new District Manager of Cal Water’s Bakersfield operations. He succeeds Tammy Johnson, who has taken another position overseeing all southern California districts within the company.

Molina has been with Cal Water for nearly 10 years and has extensive hands-on knowledge of district operations and water systems. He started his Cal Water career in the Bakersfield District in 2015 and has 18 years in the water industry. He has held other positions including Superintendent and Assistant District Manager.

“Rafael is a natural-born leader and a great Bakersfield community partner,” said Johnson, Director of Field Operations, Southern Region. “He will lead the team working to make sure our Bakersfield District customers continue to receive the same excellent quality, service, and value they have come to expect and deserve.”

Molina holds Water Treatment Grade Two and Water Distribution Grade Five certifications from the State Water Resources Control Board and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Purdue University.

District Manager of Cal Water's Bakersfield operations: Rafael Molina

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