Meet Our Dedicated Employees and board members
Our Staff
Matthew Martensen – General Manager
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
Matt has 25 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator working with a pipe crew on maintenance and service connections of water and sewer lines. Matt started with SSMWC in December 2011.
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
“Mac” began with the SSMWC in January 2012. Previously he was the public works director for the City of Yerington, Nevada. Mac brings 30 years of experience with water to the Silver Springs community.
Corry Chamberlin – Field Technician
Roy “Mac” McDonald – Project Coordinator
Cynthia Silva – ACCOUNTING TEChnician
Corry began working with the SSMWC crew in September 2016. Corry has a background in heavy equipment and worksite operations.
Cynthia Silva – ACCOUNTING TEChnician
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
Cynthia Silva – ACCOUNTING TEChnician
As of September 2023 Cynthia has moved into the position of Accounting Technician. She will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the water company and will work with the government entities providing our improvement grants and loans. Since returning to the SSMWC team in 2020 having previously been employed with SSMWC from 2010-2012, Cynthia has worn many hats. She has extensive knowledge of all the workings of the water company. Cynthia has been a resident of the Silver Springs area for over 20 years.
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
Kelly joined the SSMWC team in July 2023. With over 20 years in customer service, she is energized and excited to provide exceptional service to our members. Kelly has resided in Silver Springs since 2011. She spends her free time with her two amazing children, who she describes as her two greatest assets.
JIM WOODWARD – FIELD TECHNICIAN
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
KELLY BUERGIN – Billing – Processing Technician
Jim joined the SSMWC team in July 2022. Having previously worked 11 years with a local GID. Jim brings with him water distribution and wastewater certifications required by the Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water.
Josh montero – FIELD TECHNICIAN
Josh montero – FIELD TECHNICIAN
Josh montero – FIELD TECHNICIAN
Josh joined the SSMWC team in May 2023. He brought with him a number of years experience as a heavy equipment operator and has underground water utility experience as well. Josh is currently studying for his Water Distribution certificates. In his free time he likes quiet walks on the beach and knitting colorful sweaters for his 12 Shih Tzu pups while enjoying a refreshing mint julep.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of seven members. The seven elected Board members serve three-year terms with three positions and then two positions expiring and then two positions expiring then continuing on in the same manner. At the conclusion of their terms, the current Board members' successors shall be elected to three-year terms so that at least two of the Board members' terms shall expire each year. Mid-term vacancies are replaced by appointment until the annual meeting. At each annual meeting, directors shall be elected by the members of the corporation. Directors shall not receive any stated salaries for services.
GREGORY PEEK – President
Greg is president and third generation of ERGS, Inc., a real estate development and construction company. He is active at the local, state, and federal levels of the National Association of Home Builders, as well as various local charitable and civic organizations. Greg holds an undergraduate degree from Colorado State University, a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Catholic University, and an MBA from the University of Nevada. Term ends 2025.
Charles "Chuck" Noble – Vice-President
Mr. Noble moved to Nevada from Norman, Oklahoma in 1992 and relocated to Silver Springs eight years ago to plant his roots and built two homes for his family. He is a constructive member of the Silver Springs community, volunteering annually at the Senior Center by preparing pro-bono tax returns for the elderly. Mr. Noble is a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for the Postal Service for 30 years. Term ends 2024
J. Scott Keller – Secretary
Scott lives in Silver Springs and has been a Board member since May 2010. Scott also serves on the Silver Springs Advisory Board. Term ends 2025.
Avis “Puff” Moniz – Treasurer
Puff is a native Nevadan and has lived in Silver Springs for 30 years. She has served on the SSMWC Board since 1993 and is herself a ratepayer of the water company. Term ends 2026.
Mike Lenox – Member
Peggy Yon – Member
Peggy moved from California to Silver Springs in 1995. She opened a small business in town and raised her family here. Peggy has been on the Board of Directors since 2001. Term ends 2025.
Jacquelyn "JACKEE" Picciani – Member
Jackee joined the Board of Directors in May 2022. She has been a resident of Silver Springs for over 40 years and is both a customer and member of the SSMWC. Jackee has a working and educational background in resource management (B.S. Resource Management-Forestry Option 1992 UNR). Term ends 2024.
2024 Board election
At each annual meeting, directors shall be elected by the members of the Corporation. The nomination for Board of Directors will be accepted from **Members of the SSMWC between October 1st and December 31st of the year preceding the election. Balloting for candidates will be held at the Annual Membership Meeting in March of the following year. For purposes of Board election, cumulative voting shall not be allowed.
Nomination forms are available here, at our office or on the forms page of this website.
Election Results:
Nominees for 2024
A short Bio of each nominee will be placed here in the order they are received.
**A Member of SSMWC Is Defined As:
Every person owning property in the SSMWC water service area, as reported to the Nevada State Division of Water Resources and the Nevada Public Utilities Commission, in the County of Lyon, State of Nevada, is considered a member of the corporation.
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