Our Staff

The District is fortunate to have outstanding and motivated staff dedicated to providing prompt and cost-effective service to our community. The District staff is organized into two departments: Administration and Information Services, and Engineering and Operations.

Jon Newby

Jon Newby

District Manager and Engineer

Jon reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall management of the District and implementation of Board policy.

Lesha Luu

Lesha Luu

Director of Administration and Information Services

Lesha oversees the Administration and Information Services Department which is an integral part of the District’s operation. The department is responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of the District. This also includes issuing sewer connection permits, responding to customer inquiries, performing commercial account analysis, and managing information systems.


Edward Oyama

Edward Oyama

Director of Engineering and Operations

Ed oversees the Engineering and Operations Department that ensures the District sanitary sewer infrastructure is properly managed and maintained and your sewer backups get addressed; including performing engineering studies, planning and designing improvement projects, reviewing and approving private development and tenant improvement plans, performing project/construction management and construction inspections, and maintaining asset management software.

West Valley Sanitation District Organizational Chart