Mr. Hulsmann is the Operations Superintendent and joined the West Bay team in 2010. He has over 30 years of experience in wastewater collections. Before joining the West Bay Team, he gained knowledge and experience working with a private pump repair and maintenance company and as a lead with the City of San Mateo.

Education: Collections Operations coursework – Sacramento State University, Coursework and General Supervision – Skyline College of San Bruno, California.

 Licenses/Certificates: CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade IV: CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade III: CWEA Electrical Instrumentation Person of the Year 2013. Bob is currently a CWEA Santa Clara Valley Section Collections Committee member.

 Responsibilities: Mr. Hulsmann manages the day-to-day Operation and Maintenance activities, including cleaning, CCTV inspection, root control, and as-needed oversight of construction and rehabilitation activities. Mr. Hulsmann manages the team, department budget, equipment, and emergency response. Key responsibilities include review of daily work, results, and productivity; addressing calls from the public; and planning mid-range and long-range work. He is an experienced supervisor with solid communication skills.