Staff reports
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has named Paul Vincent, P.E., as Deputy General Manager of Operations and Engineering. Vincent previously served as chief of engineering for BJWSA, and joins Deputy General Manager Sarah Linkimer, CPA, who will lead finance and administrative responsibilities for the Authority.
Vincent brings to the Authority more than 25 years of civil engineering experience in the areas of drinking water and wastewater engineering. Throughout his career, he has served in many roles with progressive responsibility in engineering and leadership, with senior level responsibilities since 2007 for consulting engineering firms.
He worked on many significant projects in several states from the east coast to the Rocky Mountains, while calling Indiana home. He has been active in many professional and philanthropic organizations. Recently, he also served as a City Council Member (At-Large) for the City of La Porte, Indiana.
“BJWSA is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Vincent to deputy general manager, recognizing his outstanding contributions and extensive expertise within our organization,” BJWSA General Manager Verna Arnette, P.E., said in a news release. “With his years of experience in engineering and leadership roles, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, innovation and the kind of visionary leadership that aligns with our mission. Paul’s deep technical knowledge and strategic thinking have driven significant advancements and improvements across our operations, and we are excited to see his continued impact in this expanded role as we move forward.”
Vincent originally joined BJWSA as chief of engineering in July of 2023 and was recognized by the Authority’s Board of Directors with the 2024 Board Leadership Award earlier this month.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role of deputy general manager of operations and engineering and continue contributing to the Authority’s success,” Vincent said in a news release. “This new position gives me the opportunity to further our commitment to providing exceptional water and wastewater service to our customers while fostering a work environment that empowers and enriches our talented team. I look forward to building on our strong foundation, driving innovation and supporting our staff as we work together to achieve results for our community.”
As deputy general manager for operations and engineering, Vincent’s responsibilities include overseeing the operations of the Authority’s water supply and treatment plants; overseeing the maintenance and repair of all BJWSA facilities and equipment; and developing and implementing the Authority’s short- and long-range capital improvements program to ensure the necessary facilities, water and wastewater, are in place to support the current and projected needs of the rapidly-growing service area.
