After an extensive and competitive recruitment process, Water Director Jing Luo began her service at the Town of Marana on Monday, May 10, 2021.

“We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Jing Luo join our team,” said Town Manager Terry Rozema. “We are not only getting a highly knowledgeable and competent leader to manage water and wastewater for Marana, but we are adding a teammate who is humble, hard-working, and has high character. I am confident she will add tremendous value to the organization and will be an integral part of a leadership team that is constantly striving to provide our community five-star service.”

Luo replaces Scott Schladweiler, who previously served as Water Director before accepting a position at the City of Tucson.

“ I am very excited to be part of the leadership team of the Town of Marana. They are an extremely dynamic and forward-thinking team that strives to build a world-class community,” said Luo. “As one of the fastest-growing communities in southern Arizona, the Town of Marana Water Department clearly faces a lot of challenges. The greatest challenge comes with the greatest opportunity. We have an amazing staff. Together, we will continue to build upon a reputation of providing reliable and trustworthy water and wastewater services for the long-term sustainability of the town.”

Luo has over 18 years of public works and public works management experience in Arizona with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. She has extensive experience working in municipal water/wastewater, planning, engineering, and construction management, including serving as City Engineer for the City of Sierra Vista, Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Mesa Water Resources Department, Civil Engineering Manager for the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department CIP Section and Treatment Division. She is a member of the Water Environment Federation, AZ Water, and the American Public Works Association.

Luo and her immediate family have lived in southern Arizona for over 23 years.