SAN ANGELO, Texas — City of San Angelo Water Utilities Director Allison Strube will be leaving her position, effective Sept. 8, COSA announced Wednesday. Strube has accepted an opportunity with the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
Shane Kelton, executive director of Public Works, will oversee the Water Utilities Department until Strube’s replacement has been found.
"We have been so fortunate to have Allison here for the past 10 years,” City Manager Daniel Valenzuela said. “She is a truly remarkable employee who has been a blessing to the City of San Angelo. She has a bright future still ahead of her with many more accomplishments to come.”
Strube has been with the City of San Angelo since 2012, starting out as a project engineer in the Engineering Services Department. There, she designed system improvements and evaluated infrastructure issues related to water and sewer. She also managed capital improvements plan projects and reviewed site development plans to ensure compliance with ordinances and other regulations.
Strube’s next move was to Water Utilities in 2015 as the assistant director. There she assisted in administering the department’s operations and special projects. She evaluated capital plans and recommended priorities and funding for infrastructure improvements.
Her final stop with the City was as the director of Water Utilities, a role she assumed in 2018. As the director, she was responsible for all operational and infrastructure matters related to water supply, production, distribution, quality and conservation. She also oversaw wastewater treatment, utilities maintenance, billing and customer service.
In 2021, Strube was named as an honoree in the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce’s annual 20 under 40 program, which recognizes rising leaders who demonstrate excellence within their professions and the community.
“Allison has been a major asset to our organization over the years,” Public Works Director Shane Kelton said. “Her work ethic, professional knowledge and skills, as well as her genuine desire to serve the community, all make her extraordinary in her field. We will all miss her greatly but wish her the best in her next endeavor.”
Strube career highlights:
- Set in motion the City’s pursuit of the Concho River Water Project as the City’s next water source.
- Officially contracted a water source for the West Texas Water Partnership.
- Oversaw and led the effort on the Hickory Groundwater Project from the drilling of the wells and building infrastructure and treatment, to bringing the first drops of water through the system to send out to our citizens.
- Facilitated the purchase of the Ford Ranch to secure water source and resold the ranch while still protecting the City’s $120M+ investment.
- The culmination of the above project being executed to secure the City’s water sources for approximately a century.
- Established a MOU with Concho Valley Community Action Agency for a low-income assistance and senior assistance programs for utility payments.
- Worked on expanding sewer infrastructure to develop Lake Nasworthy and airport areas.
- Led the City Water Utility through the February contamination event.
- Led the City Water Utility through the issues surrounding Winter Storm Uri.
- Serves as chairwoman of the Region 9 Flood Planning Group and a voting member of Region F Water Planning Group.
- Serves as a board member on the local West Texas Weather Modification Association.
- Serves as a committee member for the Concho River Watermaster program.
