06/17/2026
Richard Davis has been named the 2026 TAUD Water Treatment Operator of the Year. The award was presented during the TAUD Operator Expo in Lebanon, Tennessee.
For more than three decades, Richard has served Eastside Utility District. From helping restore the Donald Stafford Water Treatment Plant early in his career to mentoring future operators, his work has helped shape both the utility and the next generation of water professionals.
Read the full story behind this well-deserved recognition https://eastsideutility.com/news-detail?item_id=41985