PHWD staff are dedicated to their customers in Los Altos Hills and to each other. We are a team of professionals that looks forward to coming to work each day, and values prompt customer response and services within operations and administration.
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Tammy Rudock
General Manager
TRudock@purissimawater.orgTammy Rudock was appointed General Manager effective April 6, 2026. Ms. Rudock is responsible for managing the PHWD operations with staff during the leadership transition and assisting the Board of Directors in its recruitment for a General Manager. Her professional career spans 32 years dedicated to public service, including water and wastewater operations, public works operations, airports administration, and parks and recreation operations, including open space preservation in California and Louisiana.

Ms. Rudock achieved her Certified Special Manager certification on June 24, 2019, from the Special District Leadership Foundation.
Education: J.D., Concord Law School, Los Angeles, 2005; MBA (Management Specialty), Louisiana Tech University, 1993; B.A. in General Studies (Major in Business Administration), Louisiana Tech University 1990.
Public Service Ethics Education Certificate (PDF)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate (PDF)Employment Agreement (PDF)
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Resolution 2026-05 Appointing Tammy Rudock As General Manager of the Purissima Hills Water District and Authorizing the Board President to Execute an Employment Agreement (PDF) -
Samantha (Sam) Vu
Administrative Supervisor/District Secretary
Email Sam for General Questions
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Cory Burkett
Management Analyst/Water Resources
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Vanessa Truong
Administrative Analyst
Email Vanessa for Billing Questions
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Erik Walter
Operations Superintendent
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Jose Olivera
Senior Water System Operator
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Pat Gillin
Senior Water System Operator
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Ben Haid
Water System Operator
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David Souther
Water System Technician/OIT

