Meet Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager of Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Mr. Deshmukh earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from UCLA, specializing in reverse osmosis membranes. He leads IEUA, supporting the Board, making strategic decisions, and upholding the Agency’s values. Deshmukh played a key role in developing and operating around 200,000 acre-feet per year of recycled water in Southern California, significantly impacting environmental sustainability. He finds inspiration in his colleagues’ dedication to serving the public and enjoys meeting new staff members at monthly New Splash events, reinforcing his commitment to IEUA’s vision.