Cody Vinnai’s Operations or Management Experience:
- Water Distribution Operations or Management: 15 years
- Wastewater Collection Operations or Management: 15 years
- Wastewater Treatment Operations or Management: 3 years
Career Highlight:
Cody Vinnai has dedicated his career to the municipal water and wastewater industry, beginning as a summer student in 2009 and advancing through progressively responsible roles in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections Operations. His career has included serving as a DWQMS Representative and Technical Analyst, where he supported regulatory compliance and quality management initiatives, followed by several years as a Subforeman and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), providing frontline leadership and operational oversight. Today, Cody serves as the Manager of Water and Wastewater Operations, where he leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services to the community. His leadership philosophy is rooted in collaboration, operational efficiency, regulatory excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Having advanced through every stage of the profession—from summer student to management—Cody brings a practical, field-informed perspective to leadership and is passionate about developing the next generation of water professionals while ensuring the long-term resilience of municipal infrastructure.
Three Top Attributes:
- Progressive leader
- Operational excellence
- Collaborative mentor